House prices in Boston
The median price paid for a home in Boston was £188,725 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 794 sales. House prices in Boston fell 2.5% in the year to September 2026, and are 7.8% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Boston was 21% lower than the median for East Midlands (£237,500). The average private rent in Boston was £806 a month in August 2026, 2.2% up on a year earlier (ONS). Boston had 9.8 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Boston stands out
- Boston is the 36th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- Boston has the 41st lowest median house price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: £188,725 in the 12 months to September 2026.
House prices in Boston
The median price paid in Boston was £188,725 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 794 sales, or £2,118 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £252,500 | 389 | £2,325 | +1.0% | +12.2% | £342,750 |
| Semi-detached | £160,000 | 220 | £2,042 | −5.3% | +8.5% | £227,000 |
| Terraced | £127,000 | 151 | £1,594 | +1.6% | +10.4% | £180,500 |
Not shown: flats (under 50 sales in the year, too few for a reliable median).
Compared with East Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | £188,725 | −2.5% | +7.8% | £2,118 | −3.4% |
| East Midlands | £237,500 | −1.2% | +10.5% | £2,784 | −1.0% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Boston sold for a median £2,118 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 24% lower than the figure for East Midlands (£2,784).
Boston has the 41st lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 5th lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Its −2.5% change over the year is the 61st biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 8th biggest fall of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Deprivation in Boston
Boston is the 36th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 36th |
| Income | 44th |
| Employment | 50th |
| Education and skills | 2nd |
| Health | 85th |
| Crime | 153rd |
| Barriers to housing and services | 14th |
| Living environment | 115th |
Rents in Boston
The average private rent in Boston was £806 a month in August 2026, 2.2% up on a year earlier. Rents in Boston are 29.8% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Boston has the 64th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 12th lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
How many homes sell in Boston
642 homes were sold in Boston in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.90 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Boston were 2.3% down on the year before and 32.1% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 80th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 4th fewest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Boston
The police recorded 6,772 crimes in Boston in the 12 months to August 2026, 9.8 for every 100 people living or working there.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4.15 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 4.15 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.93 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.61 |
Boston has the 69th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 7th highest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Broadband and mobile in Boston
80.0% of premises in Boston can get gigabit broadband and 95.8% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 80.0% can get full fibre, and 1.4% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 58th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
76.1% of premises in Boston get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Boston
In the year ending June 2025, 3,880 people moved to Boston from elsewhere in the UK and 3,624 moved away, a net gain of 256 (3.6 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- East Lindsey 627
- South Holland 418
- Peterborough 140
Most moved out to
- East Lindsey 659
- South Holland 451
- North Kesteven 190
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Boston
How much does a house cost in Boston?
The median price paid for a home in Boston was £188,725 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £252,500; semi-detached £160,000; terraced £127,000.
Are house prices in Boston going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Boston fell 2.5%, and over five years it rose 7.8%. Across East Midlands prices fell 1.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in Boston?
The average private rent in Boston was £806 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £605; 2 bed £764; 3 bed £923; 4+ bed £1,283.
Is Boston a safe place to live?
Boston had 9.8 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 69th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for East Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Boston?
80.0% of premises in Boston can get full fibre and 80.0% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- South Holland 20 km
- North Kesteven 29 km
- South Kesteven 33 km
- East Lindsey 33 km
- Lincoln 44 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.