Whats Boston like to live in ?!
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Seen a property on the outskirts of Boston. Just what i've been looking for, semi detached, double garage, decent off road parking, decent garden, conservatory, nice road,etc.
Only 2/3 roads away are farmers fields to the east.
Now i know that it might be described as a 'deprived area' or at least the town. But if you are rarely going to visit there - what does it matter ? Theres always supermarkets on the outskirts of towns as well as DIY/furniture stores,etc in retail parks.
I'm not looking for work so the economic part of it doesn't bother me. I want a place less built up and busy than the place i currently live (south coast).
I'd be selling a 2 bed terraced house buying something bigger with features i want, bagging 80 odd K in the process.
Does seem to be a divide on whether its actually in East Anglia or East Midlands ?!
Only 2/3 roads away are farmers fields to the east.
Now i know that it might be described as a 'deprived area' or at least the town. But if you are rarely going to visit there - what does it matter ? Theres always supermarkets on the outskirts of towns as well as DIY/furniture stores,etc in retail parks.
I'm not looking for work so the economic part of it doesn't bother me. I want a place less built up and busy than the place i currently live (south coast).
I'd be selling a 2 bed terraced house buying something bigger with features i want, bagging 80 odd K in the process.
Does seem to be a divide on whether its actually in East Anglia or East Midlands ?!
Its on the divide between East Anglia and the East Midlands, but technically East Midlands.
I was brought up in North London, Leeds, Bath, and Cincinnati and lived in Sheffield, Colchester and Bristol.
I have lived in Boston for 40 years but i still get all over the place, so I see what everyone else is tolerating.
I like it. it has good sporting facilities, good shops and supermarkets and well regarded schools.
It also has interesting architecture in the centre where the Marketplace dates back 1,000 years and has a very high number of Listed buildings, reflecting its heritage as a port and trading post.
It is a place that has seen rapid population expansion. I would say it is now around 70,000 residents from 36,000 in 2001. Lots of this is through immigration as there is work in the fields and the packing sheds.
Property prices are reasonable, £250k will buy you a nice detached house.
It has an almost recession proof local economy mainly resting on agriculture, the Grade 1 fields around are some of the best and most expensive in Europe, some produce 3 crops a year.
The local College has expanded rapidly , and continues to do so. The Pilgrim Hospital is large and easy to use. Blackfriars Theatre is well supported and there are some pretty good restaurants around too.
The locals complain about the traffic, however (IMHO) many seem to have not travelled anywhere else - and seen what everyone else puts up with. Queues form at school collection times. Other than seasonal holiday makers its easy to get about.
It you like driving, its easy to get out of Town and go in all directions without traffic or cameras. Cadwell Park is close quite by. The Wolds are 20 minutes north. The coastal resorts are also close but they get very busy in the Summer. We quite often go to Brancaster/Blakeney in the summer for a day or two with is close by across the Wash.
I regularly commute to London via Kings Cross and Grantham, If I leave at 7.30am I will be at Kings Cross by 9.45am, leaving the car at Grantham where its £5 a day.
If I am driving, the A1 is 1/2 an hour away at Grantham or 50 minutes away at Peterborough.
Overall, my opinion is that it can be a bit gritty but its a very good place to live. You will certainly notice how the locals do like to whinge though.
Watch out for Pirates and smugglers. I think a few may still be around.
I was brought up in North London, Leeds, Bath, and Cincinnati and lived in Sheffield, Colchester and Bristol.
I have lived in Boston for 40 years but i still get all over the place, so I see what everyone else is tolerating.
I like it. it has good sporting facilities, good shops and supermarkets and well regarded schools.
It also has interesting architecture in the centre where the Marketplace dates back 1,000 years and has a very high number of Listed buildings, reflecting its heritage as a port and trading post.
It is a place that has seen rapid population expansion. I would say it is now around 70,000 residents from 36,000 in 2001. Lots of this is through immigration as there is work in the fields and the packing sheds.
Property prices are reasonable, £250k will buy you a nice detached house.
It has an almost recession proof local economy mainly resting on agriculture, the Grade 1 fields around are some of the best and most expensive in Europe, some produce 3 crops a year.
The local College has expanded rapidly , and continues to do so. The Pilgrim Hospital is large and easy to use. Blackfriars Theatre is well supported and there are some pretty good restaurants around too.
The locals complain about the traffic, however (IMHO) many seem to have not travelled anywhere else - and seen what everyone else puts up with. Queues form at school collection times. Other than seasonal holiday makers its easy to get about.
It you like driving, its easy to get out of Town and go in all directions without traffic or cameras. Cadwell Park is close quite by. The Wolds are 20 minutes north. The coastal resorts are also close but they get very busy in the Summer. We quite often go to Brancaster/Blakeney in the summer for a day or two with is close by across the Wash.
I regularly commute to London via Kings Cross and Grantham, If I leave at 7.30am I will be at Kings Cross by 9.45am, leaving the car at Grantham where its £5 a day.
If I am driving, the A1 is 1/2 an hour away at Grantham or 50 minutes away at Peterborough.
Overall, my opinion is that it can be a bit gritty but its a very good place to live. You will certainly notice how the locals do like to whinge though.
Watch out for Pirates and smugglers. I think a few may still be around.
Thank you for that quick and detailed reply 
I had been looking around Norfolk/Suffolk for that 'not built up/countryside' feel and prices were already looking good.
I'm amazed that they seem to be even better where you are !!
Definitely want to be able to get away quickly and drive around with fields/countryside either side of me.
Been doing a little more research and some people recommend places like Spalding and Bourne.
I had been looking around Norfolk/Suffolk for that 'not built up/countryside' feel and prices were already looking good.
I'm amazed that they seem to be even better where you are !!
Definitely want to be able to get away quickly and drive around with fields/countryside either side of me.
Been doing a little more research and some people recommend places like Spalding and Bourne.
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