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PE21 0EF

Woad Farm Road

Skirbeck

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Detailed insights for PE21 0EF

Overview

Postcode PE21 0EF is located in an urban city, within the Skirbeck ward of Boston in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Skirbeck area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Skirbeck is £36,680 per year. The nearest station is Boston, about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Exercise.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
33.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Skirbeck has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,115 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Skirbeck has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.7%

Approximately 33.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Skirbeck is £36,680 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE21 0EF.

Flood risk

Low

Skirbeck near PE21 0EF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Boston located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PE21 0EF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miExerciseSmallWalking directions to Exercise

Area Profile

Population
455
Population density
5,624.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.68(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.72(+123%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.53(+42%)
Vehicle crime
6.58(+60%)
Public order
6.14(-11%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
317
69.67%
Other White
107
23.52%
African
13
2.86%
Bangladeshi
5
1.1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
0.88%
Total population: 455

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
24.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
65
19.12%
Level 3 (A level)
54
15.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
50
14.71%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
14.12%
Total 16+ residents: 340

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
61
36.75%
Other social rented
33
19.88%
Owns outright
26
15.66%
Social rents from council
23
13.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
10.84%
Total households: 166

Property prices in Skirbeck

Median price£157,000
Price per sq ft£173
Sales (last 12 months)55
Typical range (middle 50%)£115K – £201K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £157,000 (about £173 per square foot) in Skirbeck area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £357,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Skirbeck over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£234,975£202
Semi-Detached19£157,000£186
Terraced15£115,000£141
Flats5£90,000£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Skirbeck

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skirbeck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£141,000£94,495£135,000£113,000
2017£169,000£99,000£135,000£119,000
2018£205,950£87,000£134,950£115,000
2019£216,950£92,000£135,000£126,725
2020£189,995£85,000£130,950£118,000
2021£224,000£84,950£149,975£120,500
2022£258,500£102,000£170,000£117,250
2023£232,500£115,500£172,500£125,000
2024£212,475£82,000£158,500£127,750
2025£244,000£90,000£178,500£114,500
2026£165,000£85,500£135,000£113,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skirbeck.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skirbeck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£151£134£135£140
2017£163£146£140£125
2018£166£124£147£130
2019£170£114£153£122
2020£168£126£140£122
2021£188£122£154£124
2022£205£145£185£128
2023£217£158£185£164
2024£225£124£181£148
2025£202£124£194£135
2026£182£164£170£119
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skirbeck.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE21 0EF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE21 0EF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Aug 202519, Arbella Road, Boston, PE21 0EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£142,500
19 Sept 20259, Forbes Road, Boston, PE21 0PDTerracedFreehold£169,000
13 Aug 202548, Woad Farm Road, Boston, PE21 0DZSemi-DetachedFreehold£143,000
07 Nov 2025102, Woad Farm Road, Boston, PE21 0EWTerracedFreehold£138,000
01 Apr 2025114, Woad Farm Road, Boston, PE21 0EWSemi-DetachedFreehold£152,000

Schools

In the PE21 0EF postcode area, located within Skirbeck, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PE21 0EF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt Nicholas CE Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableBoston Endeavour AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

0.2 miNurseryBoston Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE21 0EF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE21 0EF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miL & C Foodmarkets15-17 Forbes Road, Boston, PE21 0PDWalking directions to L & C Foodmarkets
0.3 miOne Stop18a Eastwood Road, Boston, PE21 0PHWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miOne Stop18 Kingsway, Boston, PE21 0ANWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miEU International Food & Drink2 Alfred Street, Boston, PE21 6DNWalking directions to EU International Food & Drink
0.4 miFood Stop1 Vauxhall Road, Boston, PE21 0EFWalking directions to Food Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Boston district (2025-26).

Band A£1,491
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,988
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,734
Band F£3,231
Band G£3,728
Band H£4,473

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PE21 0EF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anne Monica Dorrian

Skirbeck - Elected 4 May 2023

Boston Independent

Neil John Drayton

Skirbeck - Elected 4 May 2023

Boston Independent

Paul Michael Gleeson

Skirbeck - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Richard Tice

Boston and Skegness - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Reform UK

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictBostonE07000136
Parliamentary ConstituencyBoston and SkegnessE14001114
WardSkirbeckE05009628
ParishBoston, unparished areaE43000109
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SkirbeckE02005420
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Boston 004CE01026026
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PE21 0EF

Is PE21 0EF (Skirbeck) safe?

The area around PE21 0EF records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PE21 0EF?

The median sale price around PE21 0EF in Skirbeck is £157,000 (about £173 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PE21 0EF?

There are 9 schools close to PE21 0EF, including St Nicholas CE Primary Academy (Good), Boston Endeavour Academy (Good) and Boston Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PE21 0EF?

PE21 0EF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,115 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PE21 0EF (Skirbeck) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Boston and Skegness covering PE21 0EF is Richard Tice (Reform UK), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Anne Monica Dorrian (Boston Independent), Neil John Drayton (Boston Independent) and Paul Michael Gleeson (Independent).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.