PE20 — BOSTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in PE20

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PE20 is £252,825, which is 34% below the Cambridgeshire average of £383,701.

Properties in PE20 cost 11.9% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PE20 have fallen 3.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£291,635	488
Semi-detached	£180,893	198
Terraced	£147,754	76
Flat	£98,214	7
All types	£252,825	822

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in PE20

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PE20 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in PE20

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PE20 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Kirton Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Thomas Middlecott Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Heckington House School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Oakwood House Independent School	Other	Not inspected	mi
The Fourfields Church of England School, Sutterton	Primary	Requires improvement	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

122,468

Population

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

33.0%

Private rent

12.0%

Social rent

10.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PE20 are 271.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

271.0 Mbps

Avg Download

49.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

80%

Superfast Coverage

65%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PE20 is collected by North Kesteven. The Band D rate is £2,088/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

PE20 — BOSTON

Area Summary

PE20 (BOSTON) offers property prices near the national average (£252,825), low crime (94% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (271 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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ST NEOTS

£363K

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£197K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in PE20?

The average house price in PE20 (BOSTON) is £252,825, based on 822 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 12% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.2% over the past year.

Is PE20 a safe area to live?

Crime in PE20 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in PE20?

There are 6 schools in or near PE20. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in PE20?

Council tax in PE20 is collected by North Kesteven. The Band D rate is £2,088 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in PE20?

The average broadband download speed in PE20 is 271 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 80% of premises, ultrafast to 65%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in PE20 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 33% of homes in PE20 are owner-occupied. 12% are privately rented and 10% are social housing. The total population is approximately 122,468.