Postcode Analysis Boston, East Midlands

WOAD FARM ROAD, PE21 0DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOAD FARM ROAD, PE21 0DU.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE21 0DU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 64% social renting, PE21 0DU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

PE21 0DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woad Farm Road, 0.6km from Skirbeck in Boston. Administratively it sits within Skirbeck ward and the Boston and Skegness constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PE21 0DU is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PE21 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00132071 (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 0DU. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 128,000

1 sales · Mean £ 128,000

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

PE21 0DU has low crime rates — 42 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 offences111
Anti-social behaviour73
Criminal damage and arson16
Other crime15
Vehicle crime15

school Local Schools

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Boston Endeavour Academy

Good98 pupils0.1 km
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Boston Nursery School

Good55 pupils0.2 km
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St Nicholas CE Primary Academy

Requires Improvement198 pupils0.2 km
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The Boston Grammar School

Good813 pupils0.7 km
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Tower Road Academy

Good594 pupils1.0 km
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Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy

Good193 pupils1.0 km
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Boston Pioneers Free School Academy

Good411 pupils1.2 km
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Hawthorn Tree School

Good357 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Boston Delicatessen0.5 km
  • Boston News0.7 km
  • EU International Food & Drink0.5 km
  • Freshways Dairy0.9 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Blackfriars0.9 km
  • Boston Snooker Centre0.8 km
  • Boston Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Napoleon Inn0.4 km
  • Pirana Nightclub0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Bombay Club, Mombasa, Love Mumbai, Jasmine Royale, Hana Bay, ShakaZulu1.0 km
  • Country Gourmet1.0 km
  • Crumbs1.0 km
  • Taan Thai Restaurant0.9 km
  • The I Cafe0.6 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Ann's Fish and Chips0.4 km
  • Frytime's Fish and Chips0.3 km
  • Henry's Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Kebab A Way0.7 km
  • PIzza Perfection0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lincolnshire Co-operative0.3 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-op0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bismillah Food1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Boston1.5 km
  • Hubberts Bridge6.7 km
  • Swineshead11.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Goodson Close0.1 km
  • Goodson Close0.1 km
  • Brewster Road0.1 km
  • Church Road0.1 km
  • Brewster Road0.1 km