Boston vs Donington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Boston is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. Donington has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Boston
£241,070
Donington
£242,614
Crime Rate
Boston
86.7
Donington
59.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boston
90.9%
Donington
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Boston
417.3
Donington
392
EPC Rating
Boston
70.6
Donington
70.4
Median Income
Boston
£25,368
Donington
£29,872
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Donington commands an average of £242,614, compared with £241,070 in Boston – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Boston is a flat at £90,724, while in Donington it is a semi-detached at £168,498.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 33% pricier in Donington (£196,500 vs £131,049).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Donington prices grew faster — 2% vs -34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsDonington has a crime rate of 59.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45% lower than Boston at 86.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Boston is violent-crime, while in Donington 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 MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Boston and Donington. Boston has 14 schools and Donington has 2 schools.
Boston School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Donington School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Boston | Donington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 2 |
| Primary | 11 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 417.3 Mbps in Boston and 392.0 Mbps in Donington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.9% of premises in Boston and 91.6% in Donington. Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Boston and 75% in Donington.
Boston is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (417 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Boston leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Donington averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Boston and £1,282 in Donington. 60.1% of homes in Boston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Donington.
Donington has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,872 in Donington and £25,368 in Boston. The median age is 44.3 in Boston and 46.6 in Donington. Owner-occupancy is 58.9% in Boston versus 68.9% in Donington. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Boston and 57.5% in Donington.
| Indicator | Boston | Donington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,027 | 3,192 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 46.6 |
| Median Household Income | £25,368 | £29,872 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.9% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 19% | 25.1% |
Location
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