PE24 4AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Croft Bank, 0.0km from New England in East Lindsey. Administratively it sits within Croft ward and the Boston and Skegness constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £139k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 19.4% year-on-year. 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 PE24 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00132221 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROFT BANK, PE24 4AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFT BANK, PE24 4AN.
287
46
£ 32,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE24 4AN 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 46, PE24 4AN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £139k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 19.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE24 4AN. The average age is 45.6. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 124,950
1 sales · Mean £ 124,950
Detached
£ 155,000
1 sales · Mean £ 155,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PE24 4AN has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Co-Operative Society0.8 km
- Dixie Mix0.8 km
- Mr A J Orme0.8 km
- S F Handson (Wainfleet) Ltd0.8 km
- Wainfleet Local Post Office0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Angel Inn0.8 km
- Wainfleet Social Club0.7 km
- Woolpack Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- All Saints Church Shop0.7 km
- Suttons Plaice0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Canton House0.8 km
- The Filling Station0.8 km
- Wainfleet Kebab House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wainfleet0.9 km
- Havenhouse1.9 km
- Thorpe Culvert3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Council Houses0.2 km
- Council Houses0.2 km
- Mount Pleasant0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PE244AN · Data under Open Government Licence