Postcode Analysis Boston, East Midlands

RECTORY ROAD, PE21 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECTORY ROAD, PE21 0AQ.

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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 0AQ 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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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PE21 0AQ — age 34, 39% ownership, 53% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.5% year-on-year.

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

PE21 0AQ is a safe, established residential area on Rectory Road, 0.2km from Skirbeck in Boston. Administratively it sits within Skirbeck ward and the Boston and Skegness constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PE21 0AQ 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 town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE21 0AQ 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 0AQ. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 110,000

7 sales · Mean £ 118,571

Flat

£ 105,000

11 sales · Mean £ 112,909

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

PE21 0AQ has low crime rates — 39 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 offences63
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson11
Other crime10
Vehicle crime10

school Local Schools

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Boston Endeavour Academy

Good98 pupils0.4 km
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Boston Nursery School

Good55 pupils0.5 km
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St Nicholas CE Primary Academy

Requires Improvement198 pupils0.7 km
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The Boston Grammar School

Good813 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas CofE Primary Academy

Good409 pupils1.1 km
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Boston Pioneers Free School Academy

Good411 pupils1.2 km
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Tower Road Academy

Good594 pupils1.6 km
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Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy

Good193 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Aronia UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Euro Int Foods1.0 km
  • High Street Petrol Station1.0 km
  • Boston Delicatessen0.3 km
  • EU International Food & Drink0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Napoleon Inn0.2 km
  • The Spirit of Endeavour1.0 km
  • Queen of Spades Public House0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The I Cafe0.8 km
  • Nikita0.9 km
  • T J Gymnastics Academy0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Ann's Fish and Chips0.2 km
  • Frytime's Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • Henry's Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Vickers Fish and Chip Shop0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lincolnshire Co-operative0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • The Napoleon PH0.1 km
  • The Napoleon PH0.1 km
  • Ice Cream Parlour0.2 km
  • Volunteer PH0.3 km
  • Volunteer PH0.3 km