Postcode Analysis Boston, East Midlands

PE21 8XZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

252

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PE21 8XZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in PE21 8XZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

PE21 8XZ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Boston in Boston. Administratively it sits within Staniland ward and the Boston and Skegness constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PE21 8XZ 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, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 8XZ are sourced from Output Area E00132101 (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 8XZ. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

Crime around PE21 8XZ is above average at 135 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 offences247
Anti-social behaviour150
Shoplifting58
Criminal damage and arson43
Public order43

school Local Schools

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Boston Pioneers Free School Academy

Good411 pupils0.3 km
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Carlton Road Academy

Outstanding446 pupils0.4 km
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Staniland Academy

Outstanding552 pupils0.4 km
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The Boston Grammar School

Good813 pupils0.8 km
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Park Academy

Good339 pupils1.2 km
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Boston West Academy

Outstanding414 pupils1.2 km
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Boston Nursery School

Good55 pupils1.3 km
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Haven High Academy

Requires Improvement1392 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

75 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Cooplands0.7 km
  • Fruit and Bloom0.7 km
  • H Dawson & Sons0.6 km
  • HMV0.8 km
  • + 70 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Blackfriars0.6 km
  • Boston Snooker Centre0.9 km
  • Boston Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Pirana Nightclub0.7 km
  • The Folly0.6 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

61 nearby
  • Bombay Club, Mombasa, Love Mumbai, Jasmine Royale, Hana Bay, ShakaZulu1.0 km
  • Cafe Noglish0.8 km
  • Country Gourmet1.0 km
  • Crumbs0.7 km
  • Taan Thai Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 56 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Heron Frozen Foods0.9 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Asda0.2 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd0.6 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Le Golden Pizza and Charcoal Grill0.6 km
  • Henry's Fish and Chips1.0 km
  • PIzza Perfection0.9 km
  • Munch 'n' Lunch0.9 km
  • New Ocean0.3 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Stanley Hotel0.5 km
  • Quayside Hotel and Bar0.7 km
  • White Hart Hotel0.5 km
  • Bismillah Food0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km