Foster Street Boston
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (PE21), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3604897.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £113,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 5).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Boston costs £2,309 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 83% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Boston, about 930 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 870 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 3 to 4 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Parkside Medical Centre, about 340 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 14% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 292 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | £113,000 | £113,000 | £113,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £59,950 | £59,950 | £59,950 |
| 2008 | 1 | £102,000 | £102,000 | £102,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £82,500 | £82,500 | £82,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £89,950 | £89,950 | £89,950 |
| 2004 | 1 | £63,500 | £63,500 | £63,500 |
| 2001 | 2 | £37,950 | £35,950 | £39,950 |
| 2000 | 2 | £26,250 | £23,000 | £29,500 |
| 1998 | 3 | £27,500 | £26,000 | £32,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2017 | 18 PE21 6TS | Terraced | £89,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Sep 2014 | 24 PE21 6TS | Detached | £113,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2013 | 18 PE21 6TS | Terraced | £59,950 | |
| 20 Mar 2008 | 20 PE21 6TS | Terraced | £102,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2007 | 14 PE21 6TS | Terraced | £82,500 | |
| 11 Nov 2005 | 20 PE21 6TS | Terraced | £89,950 | |
| 7 May 2004 | 20 PE21 6TS | Terraced | £63,500 | |
| 19 Dec 2001 | 20 PE21 6TS | Terraced | £35,950 | |
| 14 Sep 2001 | 14 PE21 6TS | Terraced | £39,950 | |
| 30 Jun 2000 | 16 PE21 6TS | Terraced | £23,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2000 | 18 PE21 6TS | Terraced | £29,500 | |
| 16 Oct 1998 | 16 PE21 6TS | Terraced | £32,000 | |
| 6 Oct 1998 | 14 PE21 6TS | Terraced | £27,500 | |
| 9 Jan 1998 | 16 PE21 6TS | Terraced | £26,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2); House, detached (1). Built: 1900-1929 (3); before 1900 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (4); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Boston in 2026-27: Band D £2,309 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,539 | £1,796 | £2,052 | £2,309 | £2,822 | £3,335 | £3,848 | £4,617 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (73% of about 1,200 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land to the north of Main Ridge East, Boston: up to 14 homes, 2 (170 m)
- Car Park to the rear of 27-29 Wide Bargate, Boston, permissioned (190 m)
- Land off Threadneedle Street/Mastins Court, Boston, permissioned (220 m)
- Land to the south of Main Ridge East, Boston: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (280 m)
- Land to the north-east of Freiston Road, Boston: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- Former Boston United Ground and Glider Drome.: up to 62 homes, 2 (380 m)
- NCP Carpark, Red Lion Street, Boston: up to 15 homes, 2 (380 m)
- Millets, Market Place, Boston, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 55 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 51 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 51 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE21 6TS | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| PE21 6TR | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 49 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 3 m and 4 m above sea level (3 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE21 6TR | 98% | 83% | 83% | 0% |
| PE21 6TS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Boston 267,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hubberts Bridge 760 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Swineshead 1,230 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Foster Street Boston | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Boston | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NCP Boston Market Place | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 69.9 km (43 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | East Midlands Airport EMA | 89.7 km (56 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parkside Medical Centre | 340 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parkside Pharmacy | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Holland House Dental Surgery | 120 m |
| Hospital | Pilgrim Hospital (Nuh) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Boston Police Station | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Boston - Wide Bargate Cashzone | 320 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 5.6 ha | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,330 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Freemasons' Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 330 m south-west. 229 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade I and 13 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Freemasons' Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 330 m south-west |
| Maud Foster Windmill and Granary | Listed building, Grade I | 400 m (0.2 miles) north |
| Centenary Methodist Church and Attached Church Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 430 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Shodfriars Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Hussey Tower | Scheduled monument | 730 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Boston Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Moated site 480m north east of Wyberton West Hospital | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Rochford Tower | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grange Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Pioneer Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Beech Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Jenny's Wood | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
| Kingfisher Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
| Hawk Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 7 |
6 of the street's 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Boston: see them on the Boston page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Road Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Boston Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Boston College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Boston Pioneers Free School Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Boston Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Haven High Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Nicholas CE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Boston High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Carlton Road Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Staniland Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshways Dairy PE21 6TP | Retailers - other | 30 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Boston Central Racing Pigeon PE21 6TR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Smiley Faces Childcare PE21 6TL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Country Gourmet PE21 6SH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 4 Good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Bombay Club, Mombasa, Love Mumbai, Jasmine Royale, Hana Bay, ShakaZulu PE21 6SH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Rice and Spice PE21 6SH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Korzinka Mini Market PE21 6TR | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| The New Inn PE21 6TF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 4 Good | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Shailys Pitstop Hot & Cold Food PE21 6TF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Bismillah Food PE21 6SR | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 180 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Eagles Fish and Chips Takeaway PE21 6ST | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Grand Essentials PE21 6SE | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2025 |
| Stop N Go PE21 6SY | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| The Coach and Horses PE21 6SY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| The Georgians PE21 6RY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 105 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 |
| Burglary | 25 |
| Shoplifting | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Bicycle theft | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (92); On or near Mastins Court (50); On or near Richmond Close (27); On or near Field Street (22); On or near Comer Close (19).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 14% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 33% | 17% |
| Private rented | 52% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 6% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 38% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 44% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 22% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Grove Street East · Wide Bargate · George Bass Way · Grove Street West · Queen's Road · Wide Bargate · Field Street · Botolph Street · Pen Street · Windsor Terrace · Corpus Christi Lane · Wide Bargate
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.