Town comparison
Boston vs Spilsby
Which is better to live in? 14.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Boston wins on house prices with a 9% gap. Spilsby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Spilsby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boston
£241,070
Spilsby
£263,990
Crime Rate
Boston
86.7
Spilsby
69.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boston
90.9%
Spilsby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boston
417.3
Spilsby
115.6
EPC Rating
Boston
70.6
Spilsby
67.4
Median Income
Boston
£25,368
Spilsby
£25,462
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Spilsby commands an average of £263,990, compared with £241,070 in Boston – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Boston is a flat at £90,724, while in Spilsby it is a flat at £127,681.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Spilsby (£127,681 vs £90,724).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Spilsby prices grew faster — 46% vs -34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Spilsby experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69.7 per 1,000 versus 86.7 per 1,000 in Boston. The most common crime category in Boston is violent-crime, while in Spilsby 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Spilsby, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 90.9% in Boston. There are 14 schools in Boston and 2 in Spilsby.
Boston School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Spilsby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boston | Spilsby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 2 |
| Primary | 11 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 417.3 Mbps in Boston and 115.6 Mbps in Spilsby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.9% of premises in Boston and 71.9% in Spilsby. Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Boston and 11.7% in Spilsby.
Boston is the faster of the two by 261% on average download speed (417 vs 116 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Boston, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 67.4 (band C) in Spilsby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Boston and £1,463 in Spilsby. 60.1% of homes in Boston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Spilsby.
Boston has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £25,462 in Spilsby and £25,368 in Boston. The median age is 44.3 in Boston and 50.9 in Spilsby. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Boston and 45.8% in Spilsby. Owner-occupancy is 58.9% in Boston versus 67.4% in Spilsby. Boston has a population of 45,027 and Spilsby has 3,671.
| Indicator | Boston | Spilsby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,027 | 3,671 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 50.9 |
| Median Household Income | £25,368 | £25,462 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 45.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.9% | 67.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 19% | 21.5% |
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