Boston vs Pinchbeck
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Boston is about 14% cheaper on average. Pinchbeck has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Pinchbeck edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boston
£241,070
Pinchbeck
£280,390
Crime Rate
Boston
86.7
Pinchbeck
59.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boston
90.9%
Pinchbeck
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boston
417.3
Pinchbeck
392
EPC Rating
Boston
70.6
Pinchbeck
70.4
Median Income
Boston
£25,368
Pinchbeck
£29,872
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Boston is £241,070, which is 14% less than Pinchbeck at £280,390. The most affordable entry point in Boston is a flat at £90,724, while in Pinchbeck it is a flat at £125,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Pinchbeck (£125,000 vs £90,724).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pinchbeck prices grew faster — 8% vs -34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 59.9 offences per 1,000 people, Pinchbeck is the safer of the two – 45% lower than Boston's 86.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Boston is violent-crime, while in Pinchbeck 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 MidlandsPinchbeck has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90.9% in Boston. Boston has 14 schools in total, while Pinchbeck has 1.
Boston School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pinchbeck School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boston | Pinchbeck |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 1 |
| Primary | 11 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Boston offers faster average downloads at 417.3 Mbps, compared to 392.0 Mbps in Pinchbeck. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.9% of premises in Boston and 91.6% in Pinchbeck. Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Boston and 75% in Pinchbeck.
Boston is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (417 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Boston are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Pinchbeck. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Boston and £1,282 in Pinchbeck. 60.1% of homes in Boston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Pinchbeck.
Pinchbeck 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 Pinchbeck and £25,368 in Boston. The median age is 44.3 in Boston and 46.6 in Pinchbeck. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Boston and 57.5% in Pinchbeck. Owner-occupancy is 58.9% in Boston versus 68.9% in Pinchbeck.
| Indicator | Boston | Pinchbeck |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,027 | 4,275 |
| 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% |
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