Postcode Analysis Boston, East Midlands

CHESTNUT ROAD, PE21 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT ROAD, PE21 0BU.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour13
Vehicle crime11
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Boston Endeavour Academy

Good98 pupils0.9 km
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St Nicholas CE Primary Academy

Requires Improvement198 pupils0.9 km
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Boston Nursery School

Good55 pupils1.1 km
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Hawthorn Tree School

Good357 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas CofE Primary Academy

Good409 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • EU International Food & Drink1.0 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Napoleon Inn0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ann's Fish and Chips0.8 km
restaurant

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