Postcode Analysis Boston, East Midlands

LIME GROVE, PE21 0BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIME GROVE, PE21 0BX.

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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 0BX 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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PE21 0BX's 68% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 5.4% year-on-year.

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

PE21 0BX is a safe, established residential area on Lime Grove, 0.5km from Skirbeck in Boston. Administratively it sits within Fishtoft ward and the Boston and Skegness constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE21 0BX 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 0BX. 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

Terraced

£ 125,000

5 sales · Mean £ 119,200

Detached

£ 152,000

2 sales · Mean £ 152,000

Semi-Detached

£ 138,500

2 sales · Mean £ 138,500

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

PE21 0BX has low crime rates — 27 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 offences31
Anti-social behaviour18
Vehicle crime14
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary4

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 pupils1.0 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
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The Boston Grammar School

Good813 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • EU International Food & Drink1.0 km
  • L & C Foodmarkets 21.0 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Napoleon Inn0.9 km
  • Queen of Spades Public House1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ann's Fish and Chips0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • T J Gymnastics Academy0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Boston2.4 km
  • Hubberts Bridge7.4 km
  • Swineshead12.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Pilgrim Gardens0.2 km
  • Maple Road0.2 km
  • Maple Road0.3 km
  • Huntsman Close0.3 km
  • Mayflower Road0.5 km