Boston (PE20) in Lincolnshire recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 2.5% for property prices and 4.2% for rental values, outpacing price appreciation despite modest population growth of 1.2% over the same period. The district holds a trajectory score of 43.1 out of 100, positioning it at the 14th percentile nationally and indicating average market performance. Currently classified at the latent stage of gentrification, the area presents characteristics typical of markets with gradual rather than accelerating change. These metrics suggest rental yields may offer more attractive returns than capital appreciation for investors, though the relatively moderate growth rates across both metrics warrant consideration against broader investment criteria and individual portfolio objectives.
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- 1Property prices up 1.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.2% per year
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What's changing in Boston · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.5 points this month to 42/100, driven mainly by safety.
Boston (PE20) common questions
Is Boston up and coming?
Boston (PE20) has a trajectory score of 42/100 (Average), placing it in the top 90% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 0.3 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 36/100 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 (PE20) is £178k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Boston?
The median monthly rent in Boston (PE20) is £751 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Boston?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Boston (PE21), Spalding (PE12), Spalding (PE11), Boston (PE22), Sleaford (NG34). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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