Holbeach vs Kirton (Boston)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Holbeach is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. Holbeach has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Holbeach
£225,035
Kirton (Boston)
£273,708
Crime Rate
Holbeach
60.1
Kirton (Boston)
86.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Holbeach
100.0%
Kirton (Boston)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Holbeach
287.5
Kirton (Boston)
340.6
EPC Rating
Holbeach
71.7
Kirton (Boston)
70.5
Median Income
Holbeach
£29,330
Kirton (Boston)
£29,020
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Kirton (boston) commands an average of £273,708, compared with £225,035 in Holbeach – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Holbeach is a flat at £85,080, while in Kirton (boston) it is a flat at £82,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 15% pricier in Kirton (boston) (£325,969 vs £275,587).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Holbeach prices grew faster — 36% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsHolbeach has a crime rate of 60.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 44% lower than Kirton (boston) at 86.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Holbeach 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 Holbeach and Kirton (boston). Holbeach has 3 schools and Kirton (boston) has 2 schools.
Holbeach School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kirton (Boston) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Holbeach | Kirton (Boston) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 340.6 Mbps in Kirton (boston) and 287.5 Mbps in Holbeach. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.8% of premises in Holbeach and 80.1% in Kirton (boston). Gigabit availability stands at 52.4% in Holbeach and 65.1% in Kirton (boston).
Kirton (boston) is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (341 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Holbeach, scoring 71.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Kirton (boston). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Holbeach and £1,245 in Kirton (boston). 63.7% of homes in Holbeach have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Kirton (boston).
Holbeach 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 Holbeach and £29,019.7 in Kirton (boston). The median age is 45.7 in Holbeach and 45.9 in Kirton (boston). Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Holbeach and 57.9% in Kirton (boston). Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Holbeach versus 67.1% in Kirton (boston). Holbeach has a population of 8,529 and Kirton (boston) has 5,576.
| Indicator | Holbeach | Kirton (Boston) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,529 | 5,576 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,330.3 | £29,019.7 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 19.4% | 23% |
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