Station Road

Boston, Lincolnshire, England

Local high street Local high street, car-reliant Car-dependent Risk: Medium Yield investment High confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £195,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 13% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 13% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£195,000). But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.

Families
Fair

Weak across environment (35), safety (55), or school access (40). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

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

Young Professionals
Fair

Limited connectivity (transport 10, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 13% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£195,000). But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Fair

Good entry point at £195,000, but transport (10) means car needed and environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

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

48
Liveability Score
Top 8% in BostonTop 52% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 180 transactions

Things You Should Know

Flood Zone 3

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

Car-dependent

Transport score 10/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.

Weak transport upside

Transport score 10/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.

How Life Works Here

Station Road is located in Boston, near Sutterton Dowdyke, Lincolnshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 144 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Daily amenities are excellent, with 8 facilities within walking distance, including convenience (3), fast_food (3), and cafe (1). The closest is Londis (convenience, 57m). The nearest public transport is 652m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. The median property price is £195,000, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 180 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. 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. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 8% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety Fair (55)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (75)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Poor (10)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

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

£195,000
Median Price
180
Transactions (2014–2025)
+12.8%
5-Year Price Trend

Detached | Freehold | Market: hot

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Londis57m (0.7 min walk)
Greggs70m (0.9 min walk)
Starbucks122m (1.5 min walk)
Budgens140m (1.8 min walk)
Burger King148m (1.9 min walk)
Spar172m (2.1 min walk)
ATE Pitstop191m (2.4 min walk)
McDonald's219m (2.7 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Station Road, with detailed information for each.

schools (1)

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Transport Links

Marsh Lane bus_stop652m
Gells Farm bus_stop890m
Demand Responsive Area bus_stop896m
Marsh Road bus_stop927m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% 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.