Eaton Road
Boston, Lincolnshire, England
Reality check: At £108,000, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (25/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £108,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (24) is below average.
Safety (25), environment (24), and school access (20) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (25), environment (24), and services (16) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £108,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (24) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Family score 20 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Eaton Road is located in Boston, Lincolnshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 352 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 134 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Garlin Fresh Foods (greengrocer, 76m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Broadfield House) is 89m away. The median property price is £108,000. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 37 out of 100 for liveability. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Eaton Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Boston Dialysis Centre 383m · 5 min walk
- Boston Chiropractic Clinic 1151m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ingelow Urban Meadow 728m · 9 min walk
- Fydell's Magical Garden 845m · 11 min walk
- Central Park 1258m · 16 min walk
- Art Decco Garden 1315m · 16 min walk
- Boston Crematorium 1956m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- The Boston Grammar School 868m · 11 min walk
- Boston West Academy 1255m · 16 min walk
- Boston Nursery School 1442m · 18 min walk
- Park Academy 1602m · 20 min walk
- Haven High Academy 1711m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Peck Avenue — Boston39
- Bunting Road — Boston39
- Kingfisher Drive — Boston39
- Tennyson Close — Boston39
- Mandarin Drive — Boston38
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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