PE24 4DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St John Street, 0.2km from Wainfleet All Saints in Wainfleet All Saints. Administratively it sits within Wainfleet ward and the Boston and Skegness constituency.
For families considering a move, PE24 4DL represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 61.0% year-on-year. 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 PE24 4DL are sourced from Output Area E00132569 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JOHN STREET, PE24 4DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHN STREET, PE24 4DL.
255
51
£ 32,400 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE24 4DL 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.
Area Character
PE24 4DL is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 61.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE24 4DL. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 151,250
4 sales · Mean £ 142,500
Semi-Detached
£ 154,750
2 sales · Mean £ 154,750
Terraced
£ 89,000
1 sales · Mean £ 89,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE24 4DL 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.
school Local Schools
The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Co-Operative Society0.1 km
- Dixie Mix0.1 km
- Mr A J Orme0.1 km
- S F Handson (Wainfleet) Ltd0.1 km
- Wainfleet Local Post Office0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Batemans Visitors Centre0.3 km
- The Angel Inn0.1 km
- Wainfleet Social Club0.1 km
- Woolpack Hotel0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- All Saints Church Shop0.2 km
- Suttons Plaice0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Canton House0.1 km
- The Filling Station0.1 km
- Wainfleet Kebab House0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wainfleet0.1 km
- Havenhouse2.6 km
- Thorpe Culvert3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Demand Responsive Area0.1 km
- Market Place0.1 km
- Market Place0.1 km
- Wainfleet Rail Station0.2 km
- Wainfleet Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PE244DL · Data under Open Government Licence