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House prices in Boston
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in Boston is worth £179,027, up 2.0% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £245,203.
That's 34% below the UK average of £271,295.
Boston house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Boston
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £245,203 ▲ +2.1%
- Semi-detached £161,529 ▲ +2.4%
- Terraced £123,756 ▲ +1.9%
- Flat £73,023 ▼ -2.6%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 210 SLEAFORD ROAD, PE21 7PG | £299,950 |
| Apr 2026 | 42 LINDIS ROAD, PE21 9RT | £227,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 17 ST SWITHINS CLOSE, PE20 3AW | £76,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 44 WINDSOR CRESCENT, PE21 0HY | £148,000 |
| Apr 2026 | LONG RIDGES MAIN ROAD, PE22 9AN | £405,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 30 WOODSIDE, PE21 7HE | £160,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 GAUNTLET ROAD, PE20 3AX | £164,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 9 SAUNDERGATE PARK, PE21 7BU | £162,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 10 TOWER GARDENS, PE20 2BF | £405,000 |
| Apr 2026 | BELLWATER BRIDGE SPILSBY ROAD, PE22 8LD | £197,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Boston costs 6.9× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Boston ranks nationally →
Boston is the 119th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 29,847 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Boston.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 44%
- Median floor area 81 m²
- Median annual energy cost £901
- Most common era England and Wales: 1950-1966
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Preston £186,418
- House prices in Lincoln £186,722
- House prices in Bolsover £186,908
- House prices in Wyre £188,175
- House prices in Ashfield £188,423
- House prices in Mansfield £188,718
- House prices in Rossendale £189,243
- House prices in Lancaster £193,434
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Boston?
- The average house price in Boston is £179,027, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Boston changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Boston have risen +2.0% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Boston by property type?
- Latest average prices in Boston:
- detached homes: £245,203
- semi-detached homes: £161,529
- terraced homes: £123,756
- flats: £73,023
- Is Boston affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Boston costs 6.9× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Boston ranks nationally.
- Is Boston an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Boston costs £179,027 — 34% less than the UK average of £271,295. Boston is the 119th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Boston?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Boston's average of £179,027, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Boston?
- On a typical Boston sale at £179,027, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,100–£3,200, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Boston?
- Moving home in Boston typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.