Postcode PE21 6SE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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 2.9% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from PE21 6SE.
Boston Central & North near PE21 6SE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Boston | N/A | Walking directions to Boston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Central Park | Medium | Walking directions to Central Park |
| 0.3 mi | Exercise | Small | Walking directions to Exercise |
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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE21 6SE.
In the PE21 6SE postcode area, located within Boston Central & North, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE21 6SE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Grand Essentials | Wide Bargate, Boston, PE21 6SE | Walking directions to Grand Essentials |
| 0.1 mi | The Food Warehouse | Horncastle Road, Boston, PE21 9BD | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 38-40 Wide Bargate, Boston, PE21 6RY | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Tawney Street, Boston, PE21 6RS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Bismillah Foods | 35 Wide Bargate, Boston, PE21 6SR | Walking directions to Bismillah Foods |
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 6SE, 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 6SE 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 6SE 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 13 schools close to PE21 6SE, including Tower Road Academy (Good), Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy (Good) and Haven High Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PE21 6SE is Boston, about 919 m away.
PE21 6SE 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 6SE 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.