Postcode Analysis Boston, East Midlands

PULVERTOFT LANE, PE21 8TB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PULVERTOFT LANE, PE21 8TB.

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Population

431

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE21 8TB 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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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PE21 8TB — age 32, 18% ownership, 64% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £89k.

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

PE21 8TB is an up-and-coming urban area on Pulvertoft Lane, 0.4km from Boston in Boston. Administratively it sits within Skirbeck ward and the Boston and Skegness constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PE21 8TB offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £89k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 0.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE21 8TB are sourced from Output Area E00131962 (shared with 10 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 8TB. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.3%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 86,000

21 sales · Mean £ 86,926

Semi-Detached

£ 120,750

2 sales · Mean £ 120,750

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

Crime around PE21 8TB is above average at 120 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 offences166
Anti-social behaviour121
Criminal damage and arson32
Burglary28
Public order24

school Local Schools

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The Boston Grammar School

Good813 pupils0.3 km
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Boston Pioneers Free School Academy

Good411 pupils0.3 km
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Boston Nursery School

Good55 pupils0.8 km
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Boston Endeavour Academy

Good98 pupils0.9 km
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Staniland Academy

Outstanding552 pupils0.9 km
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Carlton Road Academy

Outstanding446 pupils0.9 km
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St Nicholas CE Primary Academy

Requires Improvement198 pupils1.1 km
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St Thomas CofE Primary Academy

Good409 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

78 nearby
  • Al Barakah Halal Grocery Butchers0.5 km
  • Aronia UK Ltd0.1 km
  • Biedronka0.1 km
  • Bode LV Ltd0.9 km
  • Bucharest0.1 km
  • + 73 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Quayside Hotel and Bar0.4 km
  • The Stanley Hotel0.4 km
  • Bismillah Food0.8 km
  • White Hart Hotel0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Boston & County Club0.3 km
  • Carpenters Arms0.9 km
  • Railway Hotel0.9 km
  • Blackfriars0.3 km
  • Boston Snooker Centre0.6 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • Albert's Hong Kong Restaurant0.5 km
  • Bus Station Cafe0.5 km
  • Cafe Beira Alta0.3 km
  • Dragon Garden0.2 km
  • Holly's Food Drinks and Ice Cream0.8 km
  • + 54 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods0.8 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-operative0.6 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Naan Wala Pizza and Grill0.6 km
  • Phoenix Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Traditional Bulgarian Food Limited0.4 km
  • Le Golden Pizza and Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • Ann's Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Boston0.8 km
  • Hubberts Bridge5.8 km
  • Swineshead10.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitehorse Lane0.1 km
  • Sorting Office0.1 km
  • Sorting Office0.1 km
  • Whitehorse Lane0.1 km
  • Grammar School0.2 km