Postcode PE21 6LG is located in an urban city, within the Witham ward of Boston in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Boston Central & North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 277.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Boston Central & North is £40,758 per year. The nearest station is Boston, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Central Park.
Boston Central & North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,991 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Boston Central & North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 277.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Boston Central & North is £40,758 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from PE21 6LG.
Boston Central & North near PE21 6LG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Boston located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Boston | N/A | Walking directions to Boston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Central Park | Medium | Walking directions to Central Park |
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £146,000 (about £195 per square foot) in Witham area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £375,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £205,000 | £220 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £146,000 | £216 |
| Terraced | 14 | £125,000 | £145 |
| Flats | 3 | £90,000 | £118 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £146,998 | £116,802 | £127,500 | £104,186 |
| 2017 | £167,000 | £124,950 | £124,500 | £95,000 |
| 2018 | £167,475 | £89,000 | £135,000 | £112,000 |
| 2019 | £182,475 | £123,000 | £122,250 | £83,250 |
| 2020 | £190,000 | £116,000 | £145,000 | £109,000 |
| 2021 | £214,000 | £68,500 | £154,500 | £112,000 |
| 2022 | £220,000 | £130,000 | £158,000 | £129,000 |
| 2023 | £250,000 | £127,250 | £168,000 | £115,000 |
| 2024 | £208,000 | £93,000 | £153,750 | £109,000 |
| 2025 | £244,950 | £90,000 | £150,000 | £121,500 |
| 2026 | £276,250 | — | £162,500 | £120,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £176 | £168 | £150 | £117 |
| 2017 | £179 | £179 | £180 | £126 |
| 2018 | £192 | £141 | £170 | £118 |
| 2019 | £166 | £166 | £148 | £123 |
| 2020 | £161 | £174 | £171 | £140 |
| 2021 | £191 | £146 | £157 | £129 |
| 2022 | £217 | £183 | £201 | £160 |
| 2023 | £198 | £174 | £221 | £143 |
| 2024 | £213 | £187 | £180 | £119 |
| 2025 | £233 | £118 | £221 | £148 |
| 2026 | £212 | — | £203 | £199 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE21 6LG.
In the PE21 6LG postcode area, located within Boston Central & North, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE21 6LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | O & M Market | 11 Witham Place, Boston, PE21 6LG | Walking directions to O & M Market |
| 0.1 mi | International Food and Drink | 12 Red Lion Street, Boston, PE21 6NY | Walking directions to International Food and Drink |
| 0.1 mi | European Food | 10 Red Lion Street, Boston, PE21 6NY | Walking directions to European Food |
| 0.1 mi | The Corner Shop | Tunnard Street, Boston, PE21 6PL | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Kubus | 5 Red Lion Street, Boston, PE21 6NY | Walking directions to Kubus |
Annual council tax rates for Boston district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PE21 6LG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Izard
Witham - Elected 4 May 2023
Sandeep Ghosh
Witham - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Tice
Boston and Skegness - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PE21 6LG records about 277 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around PE21 6LG in Boston Central & North is £146,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to PE21 6LG, including Carlton Road Academy (Outstanding), Boston Pioneers Free School Academy (Good) and Park Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PE21 6LG is Boston, about 384 m away.
PE21 6LG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,991 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Boston and Skegness covering PE21 6LG is Richard Tice (Reform UK), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andy Izard (Boston Independent) and Sandeep Ghosh (Boston Independent).
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.