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About

The Witham ward encompasses a portion of central Boston, situated along the northern banks of the Charles River. It is primarily a residential neighborhood characterized by a mix of older brick apartment buildings and modern condominium developments. The area contains several parks and green spaces that provide access to the riverfront. Major roadways define its borders and facilitate movement through the area.

The ward includes part of the North End, known for its narrow streets and historic architecture. This section features a concentration of Italian restaurants, cafes, and specialty food shops. The neighborhood is anchored by the Paul Revere Mall, a brick-paved park connecting two historic churches. Daily life here centers around local bakeries, neighborhood grocers, and community events in the public squares.

Area overview

On average Witham has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Witham is £41,571 per year. There are 2 schools in Witham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Witham is home to around 4,617 people, with a population density of about 1,965.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
143
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Witham Population
4,617
Population density
1,965.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.71(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
52.85(+222%)
Shoplifting
19.93(+124%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.33(+132%)
Other theft
11.7(+102%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,888
62.54%
Other White
1,406
30.45%
Other
68
1.47%
Other Asian
45
0.97%
African
32
0.69%
Total population: 4,618

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,142
30.12%
Level 4 qualifications or above
645
17.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
502
13.24%
Level 3 (A level)
500
13.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
491
12.95%
Total 16+ residents: 3,791

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
653
32.72%
Owns outright
590
29.56%
Owns with a mortgage
396
19.84%
Other social rented
200
10.02%
Social rents from council
108
5.41%
Total households: 1,996

Property prices in Witham

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Witham area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £355,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Witham 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 Witham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£220,000
Flats2£118,000
Semi-Detached13£145,000
Terraced11£125,000

10 years median price trend in Witham

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

All postcodes in Witham

PE219JT

Tattershall Court

PE219HA

Marian Road

PE216PZ

Red Lion Street

PE219ER

Friar Way

PE219EX

Robin Hoods Walk

PE219FD

Witham

PE216RY

Wide Bargate

PE219EP

Robin Hoods Walk

PE219JD

Davey Close

PE219PB

Tudor Drive

PE219QG

Kirk Gardens

PE216DY

Market Place

PE216PH

Thorold Street

PE219HD

Forest Dale

PE216LP

New Street

PE216PY

Chapel Street

PE219TE

Norfolk Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.