The Moorings
Boston, Lincolnshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £197,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 19% 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.
Strong case: 19% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£197,500). But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.
Workable for families, but transport (10) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Poor transport (10) and walkability (25). This is not a convenient base for work.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 19% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£197,500). But transport (10) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but extreme car dependency (transport 10) limits independence for retirees.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £197,500, but transport (10) and limited services (30) limit overall appeal.
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.
Transport score 10/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (10) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Transport score 10/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
The Moorings 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 public transport is 864m away. The median property price is £197,500, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. 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 42 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from The Moorings, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Pilgrim Hospital 872m · 11 min walk
- Pen Street Foot Clinic 1949m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Dion's Wood Nature Reserve 572m · 7 min walk
- Boston Crematorium 972m · 12 min walk
- Witham Way Country Park 1356m · 17 min walk
- Art Decco Garden 1636m · 20 min walk
- Central Park 1652m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Boston High School 1114m · 14 min walk
- Haven High Academy 1138m · 14 min walk
- Park Academy 1310m · 16 min walk
- Tower Road Academy 1642m · 20 min walk
- Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston 1642m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Tattershall Road — Boston42
- Red Cap Lane — Boston40
- Woad Lane — Boston38
- Pilley's Lane — Boston36
- Horncastle Road — Boston36
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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