Is PE20 1AE a safe place to live?

Yes, PE20 1AE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 4 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of PE20 1AE?

The population for the PE20 1AE area is approximately 473 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Boston, East Midlands

SANDHOLME LANE, PE20 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDHOLME LANE, PE20 1AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

473

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 38,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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8/10

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1/10

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6/10

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5/10

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4/10

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1/10

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9/10

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2/10

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Area Character

PE20 1AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE20 1AE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sandholme Lane in Boston. Administratively it sits within Kirton and Frampton ward and the Boston and Skegness constituency.

For families considering a move, PE20 1AE represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PE20 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00132022 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE20 1AE. The average age is 54.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%

Asian / British Asian2.1%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active

FT: 29%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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PE20 1AE has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Boston5.3 km
Hubberts Bridge7.4 km
Swineshead11.5 km

Bus Stops

St Mary's Church0.2 km
St Mary's Church0.3 km
Demand Responsive Area0.4 km