PE21 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Chestnut Road, 0.5km from Skirbeck in Boston. Administratively it sits within Fishtoft ward and the Boston and Skegness constituency.
For families considering a move, PE21 0BU represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £183k.
Census 2021 statistics for PE21 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00132006 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTNUT ROAD, PE21 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT ROAD, PE21 0BU.
366
37
£ 36,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE21 0BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 37, PE21 0BU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE21 0BU. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 155,000
1 sales · Mean £ 155,000
Detached
£ 177,000
6 sales · Mean £ 178,166
Terraced
£ 133,000
1 sales · Mean £ 133,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE21 0BU has low crime rates — 19 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.
school Local Schools
Boston Endeavour Academy
St Nicholas CE Primary Academy
Boston Nursery School
Hawthorn Tree School
St Thomas CofE Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- EU International Food & Drink1.0 km
- One Stop0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Napoleon Inn0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ann's Fish and Chips0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- T J Gymnastics Academy0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Boston2.4 km
- Hubberts Bridge7.4 km
- Swineshead12.5 km
Bus Stops
- Pilgrim Gardens0.1 km
- Maple Road0.3 km
- Huntsman Close0.3 km
- Maple Road0.3 km
- Church of Latter Day Saints0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PE210BU · Data under Open Government Licence