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PE21 7QS

Marsh Lane

St Thomas'

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Detailed insights for PE21 7QS

Overview

Postcode PE21 7QS is located in an urban city, within the St Thomas' 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 111.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
30.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Boston Central & North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,407 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Boston Central & North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.3%

Approximately 30.3% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Boston Central & North is £40,758 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 207 ft away from PE21 7QS.

Flood risk

Low

Boston Central & North near PE21 7QS 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PE21 7QS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Boston

N/A

Walking directions to Boston

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
4,671.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.43(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.89(+160%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.93(+128%)
Shoplifting
11.29(+30%)
Other theft
7.52(+32%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
156
60.94%
Other White
73
28.52%
Other
13
5.08%
Roma
6
2.34%
African
3
1.17%
Total population: 256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
33.94%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
15.6%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.39%
Apprenticeship
19
8.72%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
40
33.61%
Other social rented
26
21.85%
Owns outright
21
17.65%
Owns with a mortgage
14
11.76%
Social rents from council
10
8.4%
Total households: 119

Property prices in St Thomas'

Median price£181,750
Price per sq ft£190
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £271K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £181,750 (about £190 per square foot) in St Thomas' area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Thomas' over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£275,000£195
Semi-Detached9£177,000£173
Terraced5£120,000£143
Flats1£90,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Thomas'

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Thomas'.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170,000£143,000£141,500
2017£187,500£145,750£117,000
2018£184,500£152,500£113,000
2019£207,500£160,000£98,250
2020£200,000£126,500£108,000
2021£229,975£164,000£125,500
2022£236,250£164,995£136,000
2023£235,000£146,965£118,965
2024£251,500£177,500£120,000
2025£245,000£179,975£156,500
2026£225,000£134,000£110,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Thomas'.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Thomas'.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£132£145£149
2017£148£145£155
2018£155£174£141
2019£159£169£121
2020£140£147£115
2021£175£168£160
2022£212£168£191
2023£195£186£190
2024£196£182£177
2025£186£189£170
2026£207£150£170
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Thomas'.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Thomas' in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE21 7QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE21 7QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202644, Wyberton Low Road, Boston, PE21 7RFTerracedFreehold£94,000
06 Feb 202641, Wyberton Low Road, Boston, PE21 7RFTerracedFreehold£85,000
29 Aug 202531, Wyberton Low Road, Boston, PE21 7RFTerracedFreehold£100,000
07 Mar 20252B, Wyberton Low Road, Boston, PE21 7RFSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
15 Oct 202524, Elmwood Avenue, Boston, PE21 7RUSemi-DetachedFreehold£189,950

Schools

In the PE21 7QS postcode area, located within Boston Central & North, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PE21 7QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Thomas CofE Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSt George's Preparatory School & Little Dragons PreschoolOther independent school

N/A

0.7 miSecondaryThe Boston Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE21 7QS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE21 7QS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparLondon Road, Boston, PE21 7RBWalking directions to Spar

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 7QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alison Mary Austin

St Thomas' - 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
WardSt Thomas'E05009627
ParishBoston, unparished areaE43000109
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Boston Central & NorthE02005419
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Boston 003FE01034682
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about PE21 7QS

Is PE21 7QS (Boston Central & North) safe?

The area around PE21 7QS records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near PE21 7QS?

The median sale price around PE21 7QS in Boston Central & North is £181,750 (about £190 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PE21 7QS?

There are 8 schools close to PE21 7QS, including St Thomas CofE Primary Academy (Good), St George's Preparatory School & Little Dragons Preschool and The Boston Grammar School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PE21 7QS?

The closest station to PE21 7QS is Boston, about 1,516 m away.

How deprived is the area around PE21 7QS?

PE21 7QS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,407 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PE21 7QS (Boston Central & North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Boston and Skegness covering PE21 7QS is Richard Tice (Reform UK), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alison Mary Austin (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.