Boston vs Long Sutton (South Holland)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Boston is about 15% cheaper on average. Long Sutton (south Holland) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Boston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boston
£241,070
Long Sutton (South Holland)
£282,105
Crime Rate
Boston
86.7
Long Sutton (South Holland)
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boston
90.9%
Long Sutton (South Holland)
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boston
417.3
Long Sutton (South Holland)
287.5
EPC Rating
Boston
70.6
Long Sutton (South Holland)
71.7
Median Income
Boston
£25,368
Long Sutton (South Holland)
£29,330
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Boston is £241,070, which is 15% less than Long Sutton (south Holland) at £282,105. The most affordable entry point in Boston is a flat at £90,724, while in Long Sutton (south Holland) it is a flat at £138,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Long Sutton (south Holland) (£138,000 vs £90,724).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Long Sutton (south Holland) prices grew faster — 39% vs -34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Long Sutton (south Holland) (60.3 per 1,000) compared to Boston (86.7 per 1,000), a 44% difference. The most common crime category in Boston is violent-crime, while in Long Sutton (south Holland) 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 MidlandsBoston has 90.9% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Long Sutton (south Holland). Boston has 14 schools in total, while Long Sutton (south Holland) has 2.
Boston School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Long Sutton (South Holland) School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boston | Long Sutton (South Holland) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 2 |
| Primary | 11 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Boston offers faster average downloads at 417.3 Mbps, compared to 287.5 Mbps in Long Sutton (south Holland). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.9% of premises in Boston and 79.8% in Long Sutton (south Holland). Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Boston and 52.4% in Long Sutton (south Holland).
Boston is the faster of the two by 45% on average download speed (417 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Long Sutton (south Holland) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Boston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Boston and £1,178 in Long Sutton (south Holland). 60.1% of homes in Boston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.7% in Long Sutton (south Holland).
Long Sutton (south Holland) has more energy-efficient housing — 63.7% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,330.3 in Long Sutton (south Holland) and £25,368 in Boston. The median age is 44.3 in Boston and 45.7 in Long Sutton (south Holland). Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Boston and 57.1% in Long Sutton (south Holland). Owner-occupancy is 58.9% in Boston versus 65.1% in Long Sutton (south Holland).
| Indicator | Boston | Long Sutton (South Holland) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,027 | 5,377 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £25,368 | £29,330.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.9% | 65.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 19% | 19.4% |
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