Postcode Analysis Boston, East Midlands

OXFORD GARDENS, PE21 7FA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD GARDENS, PE21 7FA.

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Population

574

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PE21 7FA combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£220k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

PE21 7FA is a sought-after residential area on Oxford Gardens, 1.1km from Wyberton Fen in Boston. Administratively it sits within West ward and the Boston and Skegness constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PE21, PE21 7FA offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.

Census 2021 statistics for PE21 7FA are sourced from Output Area E00185403 (shared with 9 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 7FA. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 220,000

8 sales · Mean £ 228,625

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

PE21 7FA has low crime rates — 16 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 offences20
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft7
Burglary3
Shoplifting2

school Local Schools

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Boston West Academy

Outstanding414 pupils0.2 km
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Staniland Academy

Outstanding552 pupils1.1 km
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Carlton Road Academy

Outstanding446 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Boston Squash Club0.3 km
  • The Sportsman0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Peter Paine Sports Centre0.3 km
  • Cafe Pausa0.8 km
  • Oldrids Downtown0.9 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.9 km
  • Boston Indoor Bowling Club0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • B & M0.8 km
  • M & H Butchers @ Ashtons0.8 km
  • Applegreen Boston0.5 km
  • Fuddy Duck Brewery0.5 km
  • O & M Market0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bramley House0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd1.0 km
  • Lidl UK0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Pisces0.9 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.9 km
  • Frydays1.0 km
  • The New Burger Myster0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Boston1.4 km
  • Hubberts Bridge3.9 km
  • Swineshead9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Footpath to Arundel Crescent0.3 km
  • Footpath to Arundel Crescent0.3 km
  • Rosebery Avenue0.3 km
  • Rosebery Avenue0.3 km
  • Chester Way0.5 km