Boston vs Coningsby and Tattershall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Coningsby And Tattershall is about 28% cheaper on average. Coningsby And Tattershall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coningsby And Tattershall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boston
£241,070
Coningsby and Tattershall
£188,580
Crime Rate
Boston
86.7
Coningsby and Tattershall
69.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boston
90.9%
Coningsby and Tattershall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boston
417.3
Coningsby and Tattershall
307.7
EPC Rating
Boston
70.6
Coningsby and Tattershall
69.5
Median Income
Boston
£25,368
Coningsby and Tattershall
£27,659
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Coningsby And Tattershall is £188,580, which is 28% less than Boston at £241,070. The most affordable entry point in Boston is a flat at £90,724, while in Coningsby And Tattershall it is a flat at £130,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 31% pricier in Coningsby And Tattershall (£130,750 vs £90,724).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coningsby And Tattershall prices grew faster — 24% vs -34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Coningsby And Tattershall (69.1 per 1,000) compared to Boston (86.7 per 1,000), a 25% difference. The most common crime category in Boston is violent-crime, while in Coningsby And Tattershall it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsConingsby And Tattershall has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90.9% in Boston. Boston has 14 schools in total, while Coningsby And Tattershall has 4.
Boston School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coningsby and Tattershall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boston | Coningsby and Tattershall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 4 |
| Primary | 11 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Boston offers faster average downloads at 417.3 Mbps, compared to 307.7 Mbps in Coningsby And Tattershall. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.9% of premises in Boston and 87.3% in Coningsby And Tattershall. Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Boston and 56.2% in Coningsby And Tattershall.
Boston is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (417 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Boston are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 69.5 (band C) in Coningsby And Tattershall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Boston and £1,279 in Coningsby And Tattershall. 60.1% of homes in Boston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Coningsby And Tattershall.
Boston has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,658.8 in Coningsby And Tattershall and £25,368 in Boston. The median age is 44.3 in Boston and 45.1 in Coningsby And Tattershall. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Boston and 54% in Coningsby And Tattershall. Owner-occupancy is 58.9% in Boston versus 62.4% in Coningsby And Tattershall.
| Indicator | Boston | Coningsby and Tattershall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,027 | 5,511 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £25,368 | £27,658.8 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.9% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 19% | 24.2% |
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