Postcode Analysis Boston, East Midlands

PE21 8GY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PE21 8GY.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE21 8GY 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

PE21 8GY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

PE21 8GY is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from Witham in Boston. Administratively it sits within Station ward and the Boston and Skegness constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PE21 8GY offers 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. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for PE21 8GY are sourced from Output Area E00132107 (shared with 13 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 8GY. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.3%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 around PE21 8GY is above average at 102 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 offences269
Anti-social behaviour168
Shoplifting69
Criminal damage and arson60
Other theft49

school Local Schools

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Carlton Road Academy

Outstanding446 pupils0.2 km
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Boston Pioneers Free School Academy

Good411 pupils0.6 km
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Park Academy

Good339 pupils0.7 km
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Staniland Academy

Outstanding552 pupils0.8 km
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Haven High Academy

Requires Improvement1392 pupils0.9 km
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The Boston Grammar School

Good813 pupils1.0 km
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Boston West Academy

Outstanding414 pupils1.2 km
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Tower Road Academy

Good594 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

77 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Cooplands0.6 km
  • Freshways Dairy0.9 km
  • Fruit and Bloom0.7 km
  • H Dawson & Sons0.7 km
  • + 72 more
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Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Blackfriars0.7 km
  • Boston Snooker Centre0.9 km
  • Boston Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Pirana Nightclub0.7 km
  • The Folly0.6 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

58 nearby
  • Bombay Club, Mombasa, Love Mumbai, Jasmine Royale, Hana Bay, ShakaZulu0.9 km
  • Cafe Noglish0.6 km
  • Country Gourmet0.9 km
  • Crumbs0.7 km
  • Taan Thai Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 53 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Heron Frozen Foods0.7 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • Food Warehouse0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods0.8 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Le Golden Pizza and Charcoal Grill0.6 km
  • PIzza Perfection0.9 km
  • Munch 'n' Lunch0.9 km
  • New Ocean0.5 km
  • Swojskie Jadlo0.9 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Stanley Hotel0.6 km
  • White Hart Hotel0.6 km
  • Bismillah Food0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Boston0.1 km
  • Hubberts Bridge5.3 km
  • Swineshead10.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Asda Store0.1 km
  • Asda Store0.1 km
  • Castle Street0.2 km
  • Boston Rail Station0.2 km
  • Boston Rail Station0.2 km