Boston, Lincolnshire PE20
Property prices, crime rates, traffic levels and market trends for Boston, Lincolnshire (PE20). Everything you need to judge whether it's the right place to live.
About Boston, Lincolnshire
Boston, Lincolnshire offers a blend of town and country living. It benefits from a good range of amenities, including shops and services, reflecting its status as a market town. The surrounding area provides open space and a more rural feel, with nearby villages offering a quieter pace of life. However, the town's proximity to the coast can mean strong winds and changeable weather. Some might find the compact nature of the town centre limiting, and the architecture, while historically significant, may not appeal to all. Overall, the town's character comes from its mix of modern conveniences and the history reflected in its buildings and surrounding countryside, which may or may not be attractive to prospective residents.
Property Prices in Boston, Lincolnshire
Median sale prices by property type, based on HM Land Registry transactions.
The typical property in Boston, Lincolnshire now sells for £236,500, up 1.5% from last year.
Median Price Trend
Median sale price by year, compared to Lincolnshire and national figures.
Annual Price Growth
Boston, Lincolnshire currently offers better value, with prices rising 0.3% slower than the Lincolnshire area average.
Properties are currently more affordable compared to Lincolnshire trends, potentially offering good value.
Lower growth rates could present good buying opportunities — consider getting detailed property surveys and negotiating more actively on price.
Market Activity (YoY)
The market in Boston, Lincolnshire is somewhat quieter, with 9.3% fewer sales than the Lincolnshire area average.
The market is somewhat quieter than the Lincolnshire average, which could mean less competition.
Crime & Safety
Recorded incidents per 1,000 households, compared to county and national averages.
Other
9% below the national average.
Property Crime
20% below the national average.
Public Order
24% below the national average.
Theft
64% below the national average.
Violent Crime
10% below the national average.
Getting Around
Public transport in and around Boston, Lincolnshire is limited. The town itself has bus services connecting it to surrounding villages like Kirton, Sutterton and Algarkirk, but these may not be frequent, particularly outside peak hours. There is no train station in Boston, the nearest being some distance away, making commuting by rail to other towns and cities difficult or impractical. While this means car ownership is often necessary for many residents, the bus network provides a reasonable, albeit limited, level of internal public transport within the Borough of Boston. For those who rely on public transport to commute further afield, Boston may not be ideal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are average house prices in Boston, Lincolnshire?
The median price across the most common property types is around £267,042, based on HM Land Registry data.
Is Boston, Lincolnshire a safe place to live?
Property crime here runs 20% below the national average, based on police.uk data. See the crime section above for the full breakdown by category.
Are property prices in Boston, Lincolnshire rising?
Prices have grown 2.8% annually here, compared to 3.3% nationally.
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Data sources
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Source: HM Land Registry licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Crime data sourced from police.uk and updated monthly.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.