Postcode Analysis Boston, East Midlands

DOCK TERRACE, PE21 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOCK TERRACE, PE21 0AB.

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Population

469

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE21 0AB 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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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PE21 0AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

PE21 0AB is a safe, established residential area on Dock Terrace, 0.4km from Skirbeck in Boston. Administratively it sits within Skirbeck ward and the Boston and Skegness constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PE21 0AB 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. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £86k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PE21 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00132073 (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 0AB. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 86,500

4 sales · Mean £ 82,625

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

PE21 0AB has low crime rates — 47 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 offences76
Anti-social behaviour24
Shoplifting14
Criminal damage and arson12
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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Boston Endeavour Academy

Good98 pupils0.3 km
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Boston Nursery School

Good55 pupils0.4 km
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St Nicholas CE Primary Academy

Requires Improvement198 pupils0.6 km
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The Boston Grammar School

Good813 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas CofE Primary Academy

Good409 pupils1.1 km
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Boston Pioneers Free School Academy

Good411 pupils1.1 km
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Tower Road Academy

Good594 pupils1.5 km
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Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy

Good193 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Boston Delicatessen0.2 km
  • EU International Food & Drink0.1 km
  • Stop N Go1.0 km
  • The Blue Shop Off Licence1.0 km
  • East Lincs Seafoods0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Blackfriars1.0 km
  • Boston Snooker Centre1.0 km
  • Napoleon Inn0.0 km
  • The Spirit of Endeavour1.0 km
  • Magnet Tavern1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Taan Thai Restaurant1.0 km
  • The I Cafe0.7 km
  • Nikita0.8 km
  • T J Gymnastics Academy0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Ann's Fish and Chips0.2 km
  • Frytime's Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • Henry's Fish and Chips0.4 km
  • Kebab A Way1.0 km
  • PIzza Perfection1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lincolnshire Co-operative0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Quayside Hotel and Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Boston1.6 km
  • Hubberts Bridge6.6 km
  • Swineshead11.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Napoleon PH0.0 km
  • The Napoleon PH0.1 km
  • Volunteer PH0.1 km
  • Volunteer PH0.1 km
  • Ice Cream Parlour0.3 km