PE21 Boston demonstrates modest performance indicators across key metrics. Five-year price growth averaged 2.9% annually, while rental growth outpaced capital appreciation at 4.9% CAGR, suggesting stronger investor returns through lettings than resale. The trajectory score of 40.3 positions the district in the bottom sixth percentile nationally, reflecting limited growth momentum. Population expansion of 0.2% over five years indicates demographic stagnation. The postcode remains in the latent gentrification stage, meaning infrastructure or investment catalysts have not yet substantially altered the area's character. These metrics collectively suggest PE21 represents a stable rather than dynamic market, with rental yields currently more attractive than capital growth prospects.
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- 1Property prices up 2.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.9% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.2% per year
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What's changing in Boston · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.2 points this month to 41/100, driven mainly by safety.
Boston (PE21) common questions
Is Boston up and coming?
Boston (PE21) has a trajectory score of 41/100 (Average), placing it in the top 93% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 1.1 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 29/100 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 (PE21) is £159k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Boston?
The median monthly rent in Boston (PE21) is £785 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Boston?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Spalding (PE12), Boston (PE20), Boston (PE22), Spalding (PE11), Spilsby (PE23). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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