PE21 is a postcode district in Boston, East Midlands, covering 1091 active and 372 retired postcodes.
The largest share of PE21 (18%) is characterised by an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately, alongside a transitional inner-city area with high Eastern European residency (13%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes PE21 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in PE21 are around £168k, down 15.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PE21 at 396 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PE21 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
PE21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PE21 postcode area.
47,202
42
£ 32,950 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 42, PE21 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £168k. Property prices are trending down 15.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Hawthorn Tree School
Boston Nursery School
Tower Road Academy
Boston West Academy
Carlton Road Academy
Staniland Academy
Haven High Academy
Boston High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
109 nearby- Baltic Shop
- Cake Box East Anglia
- Continental Bistro
- Cooplands
- Curtis of Lincoln
- + 104 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Bismillah Food
- Bramley House
- Fairfield Lounge
- Quayside Hotel and Bar
- The Stanley Hotel
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Cafe de Paris
- McDonald's
- Rancho Boston Ltd
- Shaily's Pitstop
- Viking Chef
- + 85 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Aldi
- Asda
- Boston Supermarket
- Farmfoods
- Food Warehouse
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Le Golden Pizza and Charcoal Grill
- Andys Fish & Chip Shop
- Ann's Fish and Chips
- Boston Chippy and Grill
- Boston Kebab House
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
39 nearby- Blackfriars
- Boston & County Club
- Boston Snooker Centre
- Boston Central Racing Pigeon
- Boston Conservative Club
- + 34 more
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