West
Strong on safety and schools
This public area guide compares West in Boston using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is West a good place to live?
West may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. The public data does not show a single obvious weak signal among the available headline measures.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Boston below.
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West at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
No additional grounded watch-out bullets are available.
Crime rate in West
Crime rate
Crime rate
7.31 per 1,000 people
Percentile
96th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in West
House prices
Average sold price
£256,827
Percentile
38th percentile nationally
House prices are below the national middle range.
Schools in West
Flood risk in West
Transport in West
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is West a good place to live?
West may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. The public data does not show a single obvious weak signal among the available headline measures.
Is West safe?
West ranks in the 96th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in West?
The average sold price is £256,827, with house prices in the 38th percentile nationally.
How are schools in West?
Schools rank in the 82nd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near West?
Nearby public profiles include Five Village in Boston and Swineshead and Holland Fen in Boston.
