Postcode Analysis Boston, East Midlands

BLACKSMITHS GROVE, PE21 0BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKSMITHS GROVE, PE21 0BF.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PE21 0BF — age 34, 47% ownership, 52% 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 5.2% year-on-year.

home £137,888 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PE21 0BF is a safe, established residential area on Blacksmiths Grove, 0.7km from Skirbeck in Boston. Administratively it sits within Fishtoft ward and the Boston and Skegness constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PE21 0BF offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PE21 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00169327 (shared with 3 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 0BF. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 130,050

10 sales · Mean £ 139,150

Semi-Detached

£ 135,000

7 sales · Mean £ 154,071

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

PE21 0BF has low crime rates — 21 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 offences17
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime10
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Boston Endeavour Academy

Good98 pupils1.1 km
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St Nicholas CE Primary Academy

Requires Improvement198 pupils1.1 km
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Boston Nursery School

Good55 pupils1.3 km
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Hawthorn Tree School

Good357 pupils1.4 km
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St Thomas CofE Primary Academy

Good409 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ann's Fish and Chips0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • One Stop0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • T J Gymnastics Academy0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Boston2.6 km
  • Hubberts Bridge7.5 km
  • Swineshead12.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Pilgrim Gardens0.2 km
  • Rider Gardens0.3 km
  • Maple Road0.4 km
  • Rider Gardens0.4 km
  • Huntsman Close0.4 km