Margaret Drive
Boston, Lincolnshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £162,975 with hot market liquidity. Strong 40% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 40% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£162,975).
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (33) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 40% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£162,975).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (33/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £162,975, but environment (33) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Prices grew 40% over 5 years, but environment scores only 33/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Margaret Drive is located in Boston, Lincolnshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 88 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 91m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £162,975, with strong growth of 40% over five years. Based on 40 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population. 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 254m away. 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 9% within its district.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Margaret Drive, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Pen Street Foot Clinic 820m · 10 min walk
- Boston Chiropractic Clinic 861m · 11 min walk
- Pilgrim Hospital 1143m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Exercise 439m · 6 min walk
- Art Decco Garden 963m · 12 min walk
- Central Park 1059m · 13 min walk
- Fydell's Magical Garden 1164m · 14 min walk
- Dion's Wood Nature Reserve 1315m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Tower Road Academy 254m · 3 min walk
- Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston 254m · 3 min walk
- Boston High School 791m · 10 min walk
- St Nicholas CE Primary Academy 845m · 11 min walk
- Boston Nursery School 965m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Blue Cedar Drive — Boston46
- Somersby Green — Boston47
- Tollfield Road — Boston48
- Ashlawn Drive — Boston47
- Fernleigh Way — Boston45
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.
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