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About

West ward in Boston encompasses a mix of residential neighborhoods and commercial corridors. The area includes parts of the South End and Back Bay, characterized by brick row houses and tree-lined streets. It contains several medical and educational institutions, contributing to a steady daily population. The district functions with a blend of local businesses and residential blocks.

A defining characteristic is the presence of the Boston Center for the Arts in the South End, a hub for local artists and performances. The area is structured around several main thoroughfares like Tremont Street and Columbus Avenue. Public transportation access is provided by multiple MBTA subway stations and bus routes serving the ward.

Area overview

On average West has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 2.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West is £45,031 per year. There are 1 schools in West: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West is home to around 2,190 people, with a population density of about 2,044.4 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.24(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.94(-65%)
Other theft
5.48(-4%)
Shoplifting
2.28(-74%)
Burglary
2.28(-32%)
East Midlands average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
469
25.71%
Level 3 (A level)
351
19.24%
No qualifications
312
17.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
308
16.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
194
10.64%
Total 16+ residents: 1,824

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

Median price£260,000
Price per sq ft£202
Sales (last 12 months)31
Typical range (middle 50%)£213K – £305K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £202 per square foot) in West area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,000 up to £345,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£290,500£206
Semi-Detached3£230,000£195
Terraced4£183,750£201

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209,000£137,500£136,000
2017£242,475£157,000£155,000
2018£230,750£139,995£157,995
2019£258,000£154,998£148,500
2020£194,000£154,000£134,995
2021£230,000£153,000£162,500
2022£249,950£190,000£180,000
2023£290,000£192,500£188,000
2024£250,000£200,000£172,500
2025£279,000£211,250£152,000
2026£304,975£190,225
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165£125£166
2017£168£178£169
2018£164£178£167
2019£176£176£172
2020£176£171£169
2021£195£174£186
2022£228£213£189
2023£219£207£208
2024£210£210£185
2025£217£188£193
2026£200£208
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about West

Is West safe?

West records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in West?

The median sale price in West is £260,000 (about £202 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in West?

West has 1 primary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is West?

West scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in West sits around rank 26,246 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in West?

The average household income in West is around £45,031 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for West?

West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Stephen Victor Woodliffe (Independent).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.