Boston vs Woodhall Spa
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Boston offers lower property prices by roughly 29%. Woodhall Spa has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Woodhall Spa edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boston
£241,070
Woodhall Spa
£339,993
Crime Rate
Boston
86.7
Woodhall Spa
69.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boston
90.9%
Woodhall Spa
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boston
417.3
Woodhall Spa
328.3
EPC Rating
Boston
70.6
Woodhall Spa
68.6
Median Income
Boston
£25,368
Woodhall Spa
£28,221
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Boston is £241,070, which is 29% less than Woodhall Spa at £339,993. The most affordable entry point in Boston is a flat at £90,724, while in Woodhall Spa it is a flat at £201,177.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 55% pricier in Woodhall Spa (£201,177 vs £90,724).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Woodhall Spa prices grew faster — 40% vs -34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 69.2 offences per 1,000 people, Woodhall Spa is the safer of the two – 25% lower than Boston's 86.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Boston is violent-crime, while in Woodhall Spa 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 MidlandsWoodhall Spa has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90.9% in Boston. Boston has 14 schools in total, while Woodhall Spa has 1.
Boston School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Woodhall Spa School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boston | Woodhall Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 328.3 Mbps in Woodhall Spa. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.9% of premises in Boston and 82.8% in Woodhall Spa. Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Boston and 61.9% in Woodhall Spa.
Boston is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (417 vs 328 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Boston are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 68.6 (band C) in Woodhall Spa. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Boston and £1,390 in Woodhall Spa. 60.1% of homes in Boston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.2% in Woodhall Spa.
Boston has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 54.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,220.5 in Woodhall Spa and £25,368 in Boston. The median age is 44.3 in Boston and 48.6 in Woodhall Spa. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Boston and 51.9% in Woodhall Spa. Owner-occupancy is 58.9% in Boston versus 70.1% in Woodhall Spa.
| Indicator | Boston | Woodhall Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,027 | 4,685 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 48.6 |
| Median Household Income | £25,368 | £28,220.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 51.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.9% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 19% | 25.7% |
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