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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 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 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
25
Deprivation level
3/10
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
10.05(-71%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.39(-61%)
Other theft
5.02(-13%)
Public order
2.74(-61%)
Shoplifting
2.28(-74%)
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

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in West area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 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
Detached23£279,000
Semi-Detached6£211,250

10 years median price trend in West

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

All postcodes in West

PE217FA

Oxford Gardens

PE217QQ

Amberley Crescent

PE217QR

Rosebery Avenue

PE217TP

Primrose Crescent

PE217PS

Welland Road

PE217UB

Stanhope Way

PE217QD

Ryton Road

PE217TA

Rothschild Close

PE217TY

Dalmeny Walk

PE217PY

Welland Road

PE217PX

Welland Road

PE217PQ

Sleaford Road

PE217QH

Arundel Crescent

PE217PZ

Freshney Way

PE217QF

Rosebery Avenue

PE217PT

Welland Road

PE217TS

Archibald Walk

PE217TJ

Poppy Close

PE217QJ

Arcott Drive

PE217FD

Harrow Place

PE217PG

Sleaford Road

PE217TH

Mentmore Gardens

PE217TG

Ashton Hall Drive

PE217PU

Welland Road

PE217TZ

Crafton Lane

PE217UA

Berkeley Place

PE217QG

Sussex Avenue

PE217PF

Sleaford Road

PE217TU

Bayford Green

PE217QA

Welland Road

PE217TL

Bluebell Walk

PE217FB

Charterhouse Court

PE217QN

The Boundary

PE217QE

Bain Road

PE217BF

Eton Way

PE217PR

Chester Way

PE217TE

Sunflower Way

PE217QB

Glen Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.