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About

Skirbeck ward lies on the eastern side of Boston, bounded by the tidal Haven river to the west. The area encompasses a mix of residential streets, industrial estates, and significant areas of open agricultural land extending towards the Wash. Housing includes traditional terraces and more modern developments, with local commerce focused along Freiston Road.

The ward contains the historic St Nicholas Church, which sits adjacent to the ancient Skirbeck Quarter. A notable feature is the presence of several large vegetable packing and processing plants, reflecting the area's direct economic link to the surrounding Fenland agriculture. The landscape is largely flat, with drainage channels common across the fields.

Area overview

On average Skirbeck has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 206 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Skirbeck is £38,537 per year. There are 5 schools in Skirbeck: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Skirbeck is home to around 8,272 people, with a population density of about 3,882.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
206
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
27.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Skirbeck Population
8,272
Population density
3,882.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
96.47(+180%)
Anti-social behaviour
70.84(+319%)
Shoplifting
44(+406%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.06(+223%)
Public order
16.56(+139%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,076
61.37%
Other White
2,588
31.29%
Other
143
1.73%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
53
0.64%
Roma
53
0.64%
Total population: 8,271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,088
31.66%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,065
16.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
924
14.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
851
12.9%
Level 3 (A level)
795
12.05%
Total 16+ residents: 6,595

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
866
25.24%
Owns with a mortgage
771
22.47%
Owns outright
717
20.9%
Other social rented
625
18.22%
Social rents from council
330
9.62%
Total households: 3,431

Property prices in Skirbeck

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Skirbeck area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £335,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Skirbeck in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Skirbeck over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced18£114,500
Detached20£221,100
Flats7£90,000
Semi-Detached14£165,250

10 years median price trend in Skirbeck

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skirbeck.

All postcodes in Skirbeck

PE210LA

Wellington Road

PE210JX

Church Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.