PE21 8AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Acacia Way, 1.1km from Boston in Boston. Administratively it sits within Staniland ward and the Boston and Skegness constituency.
For families considering a move, PE21 8AY represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 59 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 20.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE21 8AY are sourced from Output Area E00132102 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ACACIA WAY, PE21 8AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACACIA WAY, PE21 8AY.
249
59
£ 46,900 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE21 8AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 59, 86% owned. PE21 8AY is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 20.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE21 8AY. The average age is 58.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 139,000
3 sales · Mean £ 133,666
Detached
£ 165,000
2 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE21 8AY has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Staniland Academy
Boston West Academy
Carlton Road Academy
Boston Pioneers Free School Academy
Park Academy
The Boston Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Korzinka Taste of Europe0.7 km
- Food Plus0.6 km
- Al Barakah Halal Grocery Butchers1.0 km
- Diva's Cakes0.9 km
- M & H Butchers @ Ashtons0.9 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Boston Squash Club0.5 km
- The Sportsman0.5 km
- The Eagle Public House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Peter Paine Sports Centre0.5 km
- Albert's Hong Kong Restaurant0.9 km
- Bus Station Cafe0.9 km
- Tapas Lounge Restaurant0.9 km
- Asda Cafe0.7 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bramley House0.9 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd0.3 km
- Lincolnshire Co-operative Society0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Naan Wala Pizza and Grill0.9 km
- Phoenix Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Pisces0.9 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Chicken Palace0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Boston0.9 km
- Hubberts Bridge4.5 km
- Swineshead9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hessle Court0.1 km
- The Minstrels0.2 km
- The Minstrels0.2 km
- Hessle Court0.2 km
- Lord Nelson PH0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PE218AY · Data under Open Government Licence