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About

West Ward in Boston is a residential neighborhood located in the southern part of the city. It is bordered by Dorchester Avenue and stretches toward the Neponset River. The area features a mix of single-family homes, multi-unit buildings, and small local businesses. Public transportation options include bus routes and proximity to the Red Line.

The neighborhood has several parks and green spaces, including Pope John Paul II Park, which offers walking trails and river views. Schools and community centers serve the area, providing resources for families. West Ward maintains a quiet, suburban feel while remaining connected to downtown Boston. The Neponset River Reservation adds outdoor recreation opportunities for residents.

Area overview

On average West has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West is £46,900 per year. There are 1 schools in West: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Population
2,190
Population density
2,044.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,833
83.78%
Other White
211
9.64%
Indian
49
2.24%
African
16
0.73%
Pakistani
14
0.64%
Total population: 2,188

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
443
48.05%
Owns with a mortgage
361
39.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
81
8.79%
Social rents from council
15
1.63%
Other forms of private rent
9
0.98%
Total households: 922

Property prices in West

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £267,475 in West area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £435,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£279,000
Semi-Detached3£225,000

10 years median price trend in West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.