Strong on safety and schools
West at a glance
- House prices
- £274,950
- Middle43rd percentile
- Schools
- 82nd percentile
- Strong
- Transport
- 69th percentile
- Middle
- Crime rate
- 27.8 per 1,000 residents
- Strong93rd percentile
- Flood risk
- 100% of the area in flood zones
- More flood-zone land100th percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs West a good place to live?
West may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. More of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Boston below.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- More of the area is in river or sea flood zones than most neighbourhoods in England; check the flood map for the specific property
Crime rate in West
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 27.8 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 93rd percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to June 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in West
House prices
- Median sale price
- £274,950
- Percentile
- 43rd percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Median of 29 standard sales over the 12 months to June 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Schools in West
Schools
82nd percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in West
Flood risk
100% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers 100% of the area. That is the 100th percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in West
Transport
69th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
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. More of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is West safe?
West ranks in the 93rd percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in West?
The median sale price was £274,950 in the 12 months to June 2026. House prices are in the 43rd percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
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 Swineshead and Holland Fen in Boston and Five Village in Boston.
