Boston (PE22) in Lincolnshire shows moderate market characteristics relative to national averages, with a trajectory score of 32.7 out of 100. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at 3.2% annually, while rental income has expanded faster at 4.7% compound annual growth. Population growth remains subdued at 0.4% across the five-year period. The district is currently in a latent gentrification stage, indicating limited visible regeneration activity at present. These metrics suggest a market with rental yield potential exceeding capital appreciation, though growth rates remain below the national median across most indicators.
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- 1Property prices up 2.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.4% per year
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What's changing in Boston · June 2026
20 planning applications submitted in PE22 over the last six months, including 3 new build residential schemes, 3 change of use, 3 demolition.
- Planning Permission - Erection of a dwelling and extension to existing storage building to provide a domestic lean-to store.Feb 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Planning Permission - Erection of a detached garden room.Jan 2026 · Unknown
- Section 73 application to vary condition no. 3 (approved plans) and to remove condition no.4 (public highway alterations) previously approved under Outline Planning Permission ref. no. S/114/01098/22 for the erection of a bungalow (with access, landscaping, layout and scale to be considered) existing building on site to be demolished.Jan 2026 · Unknown
Boston (PE22) common questions
Is Boston up and coming?
Boston (PE22) has a trajectory score of 33/100 (Average), placing it in the top 100% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 0.5 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Boston safe?
Boston has a safety score of 37/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Boston?
The average property price in Boston (PE22) is £180k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Boston?
The median monthly rent in Boston (PE22) is £663 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Boston?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Spalding (PE12), Boston (PE21), Spilsby (PE23), Boston (PE20), Hornchurch (RM12). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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