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PE21 Area Report

Boston

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£179,723
Median Price
Postcode district (PE21)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (PE21)
13
Schools Nearby
40/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.2/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in PE21

Rental Yield
6.4
Price Growth
6.3
Safety
1.5
Schools
5.8
Transport
4
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
7.6
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (PE21)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

405
Crimes/month
47
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 356
2025-05: 377
2025-06: 464
2025-07: 537
2025-08: 511
2025-09: 0
2025-10: 347
2025-11: 396
2025-12: 357
2026-01: 444
2026-02: 382
2026-03: 389
2025-042026-03

↑ 3% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Boston)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

Boston has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
4
employment
4
education
3
health
4
crime
6
housing
3
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Boston (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the PE21-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£192,198
Boston average
+6.2%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£262,347
Detached
£173,705
Semi-Detached
£133,706
Terraced
£79,503
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £78,220
01/12/2003: £103,471
01/12/2004: £120,989
01/12/2005: £120,977
01/12/2006: £131,326
01/12/2007: £140,642
01/12/2008: £117,092
01/12/2009: £114,690
01/12/2010: £117,021
01/12/2011: £116,939
01/12/2012: £111,444
01/12/2013: £116,565
01/12/2014: £125,948
01/12/2015: £136,378
01/12/2016: £137,288
01/12/2017: £143,423
01/12/2018: £149,476
01/12/2019: £149,617
01/12/2020: £158,832
01/12/2021: £176,676
01/12/2022: £186,768
01/12/2023: £184,329
01/12/2024: £180,932
01/12/2025: £192,198
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

7
Primary
2
Secondary
1
Sixth Form
1
Independent
1
Special
1
Nursery
13
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

40/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in PE21 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£242,995
1,351 sales
Semi-detached
£159,950
984 sales
Terraced
£118,965
819 sales
Flat
£86,250
174 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Boston. For the headline PE21 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+6.2%
1 Year Change
rising
Market Status
Boston
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,822/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
4/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
2
2 designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaHeritage at RiskBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (10)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    • Demolish + rebuild
    ✗ Blocked (0)
    • —

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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    Conservation Area
    Boston
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    2
    Grade I
    3
    Grade II*
    39
    Grade II
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~50 Mbps
    Max Available~500 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre× No

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    100/100

    Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

    Within ½ mile:148 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    11.1°C
    Avg Temperature
    730mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2720h
    Sunshine/Year
    23.6 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: August
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: October
    Driest: August
    Now: 24.3°C, OvercastHumidity: 42%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    47 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.8/5
    Average Rating
    98%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    47
    Total Establishments
    Lloyds PharmacyRetailers - other
    Exempt
    NacroSchool/college/university
    5/5
    Bode No. 92Retailers - other
    5/5
    Salvation Army CitadelOther catering premises
    5/5
    Divin Napoletan PizzeriaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Elevation

    8m
    Lowabove sea level

    At 8m above sea level, this location is relatively low-lying. Surface water drainage may be slower in this area.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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