Town Pop. 4,546

Living in Kirton (Boston): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kirton (Boston) is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Kirton (Boston) most outperforms the national norm: 94/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 41/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Kirton (Boston) places 3rd of 8 in the PE20 postcode district. The PE20 district averages 35/100, putting Kirton (Boston) 8 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 58 points above the PE20 district's 36/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
65
113.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 229 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 113 crimes
↑ 64% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 43 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Other crime 21 crimes
↑ 130% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 88 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Edinburgh Drive 36 crimes
  2. 2 Swift Gardens 29 crimes
  3. 3 Woodland Road 27 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
73
Green Space 12
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
5
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Ungraded
  • Kirton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Thomas Middlecott AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital4.1 mi
Peterborough City Hospital24.9 mi
Lincoln County Hospital27.6 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,144 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
94
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Boston
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 125 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate56.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.9%Unemployed2.7%Retired26.8%Student3%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.8%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary39%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.5%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership64.5%
Among the most-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax Boston · 2026-27
A £1,539
B £1,796
C £2,052
D £2,309
E £2,822
F £3,335
G £3,848
H £4,618
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
30
Boston 3.6 mi
Hubberts Bridge 3.9 mi
Swineshead 6.1 mi
J17 A1(M) 29.3 mi
J17 A1(M) 29.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £221,000 35
Detached £250,000 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£159k £210k £262k £313k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Kirton End 44 1.4 mi away ⇄
Sutterton 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Boston 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Fosdyke 28 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hubbert's Bridge 35 3.9 mi away ⇄
Fishtoft 50 4.2 mi away ⇄
Swineshead 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Claydike Bank 0 4.9 mi away ⇄
Bicker 31 5.1 mi away ⇄
Scrane End 0 5.3 mi away ⇄
Freiston 35 5.5 mi away ⇄
Haltoft End 35 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirton (Boston) a nice place to live?

Kirton (Boston) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kirton (Boston) is 43/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Kirton (Boston)?

Kirton (Boston) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 65/100. There were 515 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Kirton (Boston)?

The current median house price in Kirton (Boston) is £221,000, around 22% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £250,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 35 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Kirton (Boston)

PE20 35 ⇄

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