Valentine Close Boston
39 addresses across 2 postcodes (PE21), about 310 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3605127.
- Energy: 38 homes have an energy certificate (B: 5, C: 12, D: 20, E: 1).
- 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 79% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Boston, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 420 m (0.3 miles) away, and Havenside Country Park (12 hectares) is about 670 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 3 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 39 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Greyfriars Surgery, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 39% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 124 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
38 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 52 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (14); Bungalow, mid-terrace (13); Bungalow, end-terrace (9). Built: 1967-1975 (30); 1950-1966 (5); 2008 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (30); rented (private) (1); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (25 addresses)
- 1 Valentine Close
- 2, Valentine Close
- 3 Valentine Close
- 4, Valentine Close
- 4a Valentine Close
- 4b Valentine Close
- 5, Valentine Close
- 7, Valentine Close
- 8 Valentine Close
- 9, Valentine Close
- 10 Valentine Close
- 11 Valentine Close
- 12 Valentine Close
- 13, Valentine Close
- 14, Valentine Close
- 18, Valentine Close
- 19, Valentine Close
- 23, Valentine Close
- 25, Valentine Close
- 28 Valentine Close
- 30, Valentine Close
- 32 Valentine Close
- 33 Valentine Close
- 34, Valentine Close
- 35, Valentine Close
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 (87% of about 940 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)
- Boston College De Montfort Campus, Mill Road, Boston, permissioned (180 m)
- Land off Woodthorpe Avenue, Boston, permissioned (350 m)
- The Woadman, Church Road, Boston, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Land to the north-east of Freiston Road, Boston: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 29 September 2026: BT, Utility asset works, stop/go boards, on the footway, verge (minor works)
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 52 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 52 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 52 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 0HD | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 38 | unlikely |
| PE21 0EX | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 14 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 3 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE21 0EX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE21 0HD | 100% | 79% | 79% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Boston 267,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hubberts Bridge 760 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Swineshead 1,230 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.3 km (7.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mill Road Boston | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Boston | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | NCP Boston Market Place | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 71.1 km (44 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | East Midlands Airport EMA | 90.4 km (56 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Greyfriars Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ask Chemist | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Main Ridge West Dental Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Pilgrim Hospital (Nuh) | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Boston Police Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,850 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Havenside Country Park 12 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 930 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Nicholas, a listed building (Grade II*), 410 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Hussey Tower | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Rochford Tower | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Boston Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Jenny's Wood | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| Grange Wood | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
| Kingfisher Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
| Pioneer Wood | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
| Wyberton Marsh | Wetland | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-east |
| Hob Hole | Tidal water | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 38 | 39 |
1 of the street's 39 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas CE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 320 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Boston Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Boston College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hawthorn Tree School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Boston Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| Tower Road Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Boston Pioneers Free School Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 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 |
| St Thomas CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Boston High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine Close | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 50 m | Exempt | |
| Skinners Ice Cream PE21 0AN | Manufacturers/packers | 140 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| One Stop PE21 0AN | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2020 |
| St Nicholas Primary School PE21 0EF | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2024 |
| Ann's Fish and Chips PE21 0AL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Boston Endeavour Academy PE21 0PX | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2023 |
| Haven Cottage PE21 0PX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2018 |
| L & C Foodmarkets 2 PE21 0PD | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Frytimes PE21 0PD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Valentine Close (53); On or near De Montfort Gardens (27); On or near Mill Road (17); On or near Mayflower Road (15); On or near Woad Farm Road (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 39% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 51% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 7% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 73% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 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) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 77% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 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
Mill Road · Mayflower Road · De Montfort Gardens · Kingsway · King's Crescent · The Chase · Towell Close · Winslow Road · Hide Close · King's Avenue · Wing Drive · Kingsway
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.