Woad Farm Road
Boston, Lincolnshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £125,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 22% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£125,000).
Safety (15), environment (18), and school access (35) are all weak. Not a family area.
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), 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£125,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (18), and services (30) 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 £125,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (18) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — 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 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 22% over 5 years, but environment scores only 18/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Woad Farm Road is located in Boston, Lincolnshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 318 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 138 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 65m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £125,000, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 61 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 145m 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 34 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
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 Woad Farm Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Boston Chiropractic Clinic 1099m · 14 min walk
- Pen Street Foot Clinic 1158m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Exercise 800m · 10 min walk
- Fydell's Magical Garden 1174m · 15 min walk
- Ingelow Urban Meadow 1230m · 15 min walk
- Havenside Country Park 1258m · 16 min walk
- Art Decco Garden 1507m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- St Nicholas CE Primary Academy 145m · 2 min walk
- Boston Endeavour Academy 333m · 4 min walk
- Boston Nursery School 439m · 6 min walk
- Tower Road Academy 1180m · 15 min walk
- Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston 1180m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
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- Wellington Road — Boston33
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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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