Postcode Analysis Boston, East Midlands

ST NICHOLAS CLOSE, PE21 0AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST NICHOLAS CLOSE, PE21 0AE.

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Population

469

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE21 0AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PE21 0AE spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. £145k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 7.3% year-on-year.

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

PE21 0AE is a safe, established residential area on St Nicholas Close, 0.5km from Skirbeck in Boston. Administratively it sits within Skirbeck ward and the Boston and Skegness constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE21 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00132073 (shared with 8 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 PE21 0AE. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 178,500

4 sales · Mean £ 168,500

Semi-Detached

£ 129,950

11 sales · Mean £ 130,995

Terraced

£ 105,000

5 sales · Mean £ 106,600

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PE21 0AE has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences93
Anti-social behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson17
Shoplifting14
Vehicle crime12

school Local Schools

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Boston Endeavour Academy

Good98 pupils0.2 km
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Boston Nursery School

Good55 pupils0.2 km
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St Nicholas CE Primary Academy

Requires Improvement198 pupils0.5 km
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The Boston Grammar School

Good813 pupils0.6 km
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Boston Pioneers Free School Academy

Good411 pupils1.0 km
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Tower Road Academy

Good594 pupils1.2 km
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Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy

Good193 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas CofE Primary Academy

Good409 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Aronia UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Biedronka0.9 km
  • Bucharest0.9 km
  • C Dunham1.0 km
  • Euro Int Foods0.8 km
  • + 31 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Quayside Hotel and Bar1.0 km
  • The Stanley Hotel0.9 km
  • White Hart Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Boston & County Club1.0 km
  • Blackfriars0.8 km
  • Boston Snooker Centre0.8 km
  • Boston Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Napoleon Inn0.2 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Cafe Beira Alta1.0 km
  • Dragon Garden1.0 km
  • Los Burritos1.0 km
  • Savoy1.0 km
  • Crumbs1.0 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Traditional Bulgarian Food Limited1.0 km
  • Le Golden Pizza and Charcoal Grill1.0 km
  • Ann's Fish and Chips0.2 km
  • Frytime's Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Henry's Fish and Chips0.4 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lincolnshire Co-op0.9 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-operative0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Boston1.5 km
  • Hubberts Bridge6.6 km
  • Swineshead11.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Napoleon PH0.2 km
  • The Napoleon PH0.2 km
  • Volunteer PH0.2 km
  • Volunteer PH0.2 km
  • Church Road0.2 km