PE21 8BW is a safe, established residential area on Woodville Gardens West, 1.3km from Boston in Boston. Administratively it sits within Staniland ward and the Boston and Skegness constituency.
For families considering a move, PE21 8BW represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, down 8.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PE21 8BW are sourced from Output Area E00132099 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODVILLE GARDENS WEST, PE21 8BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODVILLE GARDENS WEST, PE21 8BW.
454
42
£ 46,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE21 8BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
PE21 8BW is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 8.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE21 8BW. The average age is 41.8. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 175,000
6 sales · Mean £ 179,000
Semi-Detached
£ 255,000
1 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE21 8BW has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Farmfoods1.0 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Frydays0.4 km
- Subway0.7 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Applegreen Boston0.7 km
- British School of Sport0.9 km
- Continental Bistro0.8 km
- Garlin Foods0.8 km
- Sports Direct0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Boston Indoor Bowling Club0.8 km
- Delfino @ Boston Tennis Club0.7 km
- McDonald's Restaurants1.0 km
- Cafe Pausa1.0 km
- Holly's Food Drinks and Ice Cream0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bramley House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Boston1.3 km
- Hubberts Bridge4.5 km
- Swineshead9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hessle Drive0.1 km
- Hessle Drive0.1 km
- Thornton Avenue0.2 km
- Thornton Avenue0.3 km
- Hessle Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PE218BW · Data under Open Government Licence