Kirton (Boston) vs Spalding
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Spalding is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 7% lower. Spalding has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Kirton (Boston)
£273,708
Spalding
£256,249
Crime Rate
Kirton (Boston)
86.6
Spalding
60.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kirton (Boston)
N/A
Spalding
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Kirton (Boston)
340.6
Spalding
392
EPC Rating
Kirton (Boston)
70.5
Spalding
70.4
Median Income
Kirton (Boston)
£29,020
Spalding
£29,872
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £256,249, Spalding undercuts Kirton (boston) (£273,708) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Kirton (boston) is a flat at £82,500, while in Spalding it is a flat at £103,020.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 20% pricier in Spalding (£103,020 vs £82,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Spalding prices grew faster — 41% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsSpalding has a crime rate of 60.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 44% lower than Kirton (boston) at 86.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Kirton (boston) is violent-crime, while in Spalding 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 Kirton (boston) and Spalding. Kirton (boston) has 2 schools and Spalding has 10 schools.
Kirton (Boston) School Inspection Breakdown
Spalding School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Kirton (Boston) | Spalding |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 10 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Spalding averages 392.0 Mbps – ahead of Kirton (boston)'s 340.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.1% of premises in Kirton (boston) and 91.6% in Spalding. Gigabit availability stands at 65.1% in Kirton (boston) and 75% in Spalding.
Spalding is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (392 vs 341 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Kirton (boston), scoring 70.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Spalding. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Kirton (boston) and £1,282 in Spalding. 60.1% of homes in Kirton (boston) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Spalding.
Spalding 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 Spalding and £29,019.7 in Kirton (boston). The median age is 45.9 in Kirton (boston) and 46.6 in Spalding. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Kirton (boston) and 57.5% in Spalding. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Kirton (boston) versus 68.9% in Spalding. Kirton (boston) has a population of 5,576 and Spalding has 30,552.
| Indicator | Kirton (Boston) | Spalding |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,576 | 30,552 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 46.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,019.7 | £29,872 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23% | 25.1% |
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