Living in PE22, Boston
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PE22 in Boston. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Boston: £180,778, up 2.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around PE22
57 recorded home sales on the streets around central PE22, with a median of £174,000 and a range from £26,000 to £570,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTFIELD HOUSE HOBHOLE BANK, PE22 9RT | detached | £570,000 | 2024-08-22 |
| WILLOWS STATION ROAD, PE22 9RW | detached | £302,500 | 2024-02-15 |
| SPRINGFIELD STATION ROAD, PE22 9RW | detached | £180,000 | 2023-06-30 |
| CHERRY TREES STATION ROAD, PE22 9RW | detached | £301,000 | 2023-01-31 |
| MALWA HOBHOLE BANK, PE22 9RT | detached | £335,500 | 2021-08-04 |
| KARA-MIA STATION ROAD, PE22 9RW | detached | £150,000 | 2021-02-23 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
2 schools within 3 miles
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sibsey Free Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.8 mi |
| The New Leake Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.8 mi |
2 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 14.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.0% |
| Skilled trades | 12.5% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 12.4% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
3 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PE22 in 2026-05, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high probability), sea flooding. This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Boston's figures.
Common questions about PE22
What is the average house price in PE22?
The average sold price in Boston is £180,778 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PE22?
Prices in Boston are up 2.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PE22?
The median of 57 recorded sales around central PE22 is £174,000, ranging from £26,000 to £570,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
How much crime is there in PE22?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PE22 in 2026-05, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PE22 at risk of flooding?
Central PE22 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is PE22 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: the median home sells for £174,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 3 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PE22 safe?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PE22 in 2026-05, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? PE22 or PE21, PE22 or PE23, PE22 or PE20.
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