PE21 6DJ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Still Lane, 0.3km from Boston in Boston. Administratively it sits within Trinity ward and the Boston and Skegness constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 82% 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 high (204 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for PE21 6DJ are sourced from Output Area E00132064 (shared with 118 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STILL LANE, PE21 6DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STILL LANE, PE21 6DJ.
393
33
£ 40,500 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE21 6DJ 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.
Area Character
PE21 6DJ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 82% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE21 6DJ. The average age is 32.8. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PE21 6DJ are high at 204 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 Boston Grammar School
Boston Pioneers Free School Academy
Carlton Road Academy
Boston Nursery School
Tower Road Academy
Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy
Boston Endeavour Academy
Staniland Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Al Barakah Halal Grocery Butchers0.4 km
- Aronia UK Ltd0.6 km
- Biedronka0.5 km
- Bode LV Ltd0.5 km
- Bucharest0.5 km
- + 77 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Quayside Hotel and Bar0.9 km
- The Stanley Hotel0.2 km
- Bismillah Food0.3 km
- White Hart Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Boston & County Club0.4 km
- Carpenters Arms0.4 km
- Blackfriars0.2 km
- Boston Snooker Centre0.3 km
- Boston Conservative Club0.1 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Albert's Hong Kong Restaurant0.5 km
- Bus Station Cafe0.5 km
- Cafe Beira Alta0.3 km
- Dragon Garden0.5 km
- Los Burritos0.3 km
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.3 km
- Lincolnshire Co-operative0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Naan Wala Pizza and Grill0.5 km
- Phoenix Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Traditional Bulgarian Food Limited0.2 km
- Le Golden Pizza and Charcoal Grill0.1 km
- Henry's Fish and Chips0.7 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Boston0.6 km
- Hubberts Bridge5.9 km
- Swineshead11.0 km
Bus Stops
- Boots0.1 km
- Fish Hill0.1 km
- Fish Hill0.1 km
- Mail Sorting Office0.2 km
- Spayne Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PE216DJ · Data under Open Government Licence