Lyn Ellis Close

Boston, Lincolnshire, England

Residential Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: High Medium confidence

Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for families (below average).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsFair

Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

Families
Below Average

Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Fair

Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Below Average

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

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Below Average

Price (£254,950) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

37
Liveability Score
Top 68% in BostonTop 97% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 6 data sources, 7 transactions

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area

Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

Flood Zone 3

High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.

Flood risk impacts value

Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.

How Life Works Here

Lyn Ellis Close is located in Boston, Lincolnshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 312 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Eastwood Road Post Office (post office, 72m). The nearest transport stop is 53m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £254,950. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 389m away. 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. Overall, this street scores 37 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Poor (25)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Below Average (32)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (55)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (40)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Poor (20)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£254,950
Median Price
7
Transactions (2015–2023)

Detached | Freehold | Market: stable

Based on 7 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

Eastwood Road Post Office72m (0.9 min walk)
One Stop77m (1 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

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libraries (1)

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Transport Links

Lyn Ellis Close bus_stop53m
Meridian Road bus_stop121m
Dudley Close bus_stop258m
Wellington Road Recreation Ground bus_stop277m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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.