PE21 8NW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Puritan Way, 0.9km from Witham in Boston. Administratively it sits within Fenside ward and the Boston and Skegness constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PE21 8NW is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 80% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PE21 8NW are sourced from Output Area E00131979 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PURITAN WAY, PE21 8NW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PURITAN WAY, PE21 8NW.
496
35
£ 36,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE21 8NW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
PE21 8NW has a significant social housing presence — 80% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE21 8NW. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 90,000
1 sales · Mean £ 90,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE21 8NW has low crime rates — 45 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.
school Local Schools
Park Academy
Carlton Road Academy
Boston West Academy
Haven High Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Korzinka Taste of Europe0.8 km
- Baltic Food Park Boston Limited0.8 km
- Berry's Newsagents1.0 km
- Europa Store0.9 km
- L & C Foodmarkets0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Boston Town Football Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Cabin0.2 km
- Boston Lock Cafe0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Burger 370.4 km
- Pisces0.5 km
- Pizza King0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lincolnshire Co-operative Society0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Boston1.3 km
- Hubberts Bridge4.6 km
- Swineshead9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Puritan Way0.1 km
- Puritan Way0.1 km
- Fenside Manor0.2 km
- Fenside Manor0.2 km
- Joy Paine Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PE218NW · Data under Open Government Licence