Heckington vs Kirton (Boston)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Heckington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Heckington has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Heckington
£263,859
Kirton (Boston)
£273,708
Crime Rate
Heckington
38.9
Kirton (Boston)
86.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Heckington
100.0%
Kirton (Boston)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Heckington
378.2
Kirton (Boston)
340.6
EPC Rating
Heckington
69.6
Kirton (Boston)
70.5
Median Income
Heckington
£30,006
Kirton (Boston)
£29,020
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £263,859, Heckington undercuts Kirton (boston) (£273,708) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Heckington is a terraced at £160,058, while in Kirton (boston) it is a flat at £82,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 9% pricier in Heckington (£160,058 vs £146,698).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kirton (boston) prices grew faster — 34% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsHeckington has a crime rate of 38.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 123% lower than Kirton (boston) at 86.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Heckington is violent-crime, while in Kirton (boston) 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 Heckington and Kirton (boston). Heckington has 1 schools and Kirton (boston) has 2 schools.
Heckington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kirton (Boston) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Heckington | Kirton (Boston) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Heckington averages 378.2 Mbps – ahead of Kirton (boston)'s 340.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.8% of premises in Heckington and 80.1% in Kirton (boston). Gigabit availability stands at 72.1% in Heckington and 65.1% in Kirton (boston).
Heckington is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (378 vs 341 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Kirton (boston) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Heckington averages 69.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,340 in Heckington and £1,245 in Kirton (boston). 58.8% of homes in Heckington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Kirton (boston).
Kirton (boston) has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,005.5 in Heckington and £29,019.7 in Kirton (boston). The median age is 46.3 in Heckington and 45.9 in Kirton (boston). Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Heckington versus 67.1% in Kirton (boston). Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Heckington and 57.9% in Kirton (boston).
| Indicator | Heckington | Kirton (Boston) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,316 | 5,576 |
| Median Age | 46.3 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,005.5 | £29,019.7 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 23% |
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