Postcode PE21 8JG is located in an urban city, within the Fenside area of Boston in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Fenside & Lister Way area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 161.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fenside & Lister Way is £35,848 per year. The median sale price in Fenside is £167,500 (around £197 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £131,625 and £213,000. The nearest station is Boston, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Fenside & Lister Way has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,852 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Fenside & Lister Way has a very high crime rate, with approximately 161.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fenside & Lister Way is £35,848 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 239 ft away from PE21 8JG.
Fenside & Lister Way near PE21 8JG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Boston | N/A | Walking directions to Boston |
Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 (about £197 per square foot) in Fenside area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £455,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £214,000 | £198 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £150,000 | £208 |
| Terraced | 4 | £108,000 | £161 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £167,500 | £112,000 | £90,000 |
| 2017 | £164,975 | £122,000 | £93,000 |
| 2018 | £154,500 | £108,000 | £99,000 |
| 2019 | £184,000 | £117,500 | £84,000 |
| 2020 | £180,000 | £135,000 | £103,750 |
| 2021 | £227,000 | £134,250 | £90,000 |
| 2022 | £195,000 | £145,000 | £112,475 |
| 2023 | £195,000 | £150,500 | £125,000 |
| 2024 | £250,000 | £152,475 | £125,000 |
| 2025 | £210,000 | £144,000 | £120,000 |
| 2026 | £197,000 | £131,500 | £120,026 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £143 | £135 | £119 |
| 2017 | £146 | £142 | £137 |
| 2018 | £167 | £154 | £121 |
| 2019 | £160 | £126 | £104 |
| 2020 | £169 | £149 | £122 |
| 2021 | £169 | £168 | £151 |
| 2022 | £193 | £189 | £145 |
| 2023 | £218 | £162 | £127 |
| 2024 | £205 | £161 | £150 |
| 2025 | £212 | £186 | £164 |
| 2026 | £170 | £196 | £182 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE21 8JG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 8, Coningsby Close, Boston, PE21 8HP | Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 12, Coningsby Close, Boston, PE21 8HP | Detached | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 36, Almond Walk, Boston, PE21 8HJ | Detached | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 41, Almond Walk, Boston, PE21 8HJ | Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 5, Almond Walk, Boston, PE21 8HJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 |
In the PE21 8JG postcode area, located within Fenside & Lister Way, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Boston West Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Carlton Road Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Staniland Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 7 May 2025. | |
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE21 8JG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Korzinka | 69 Argyle Street, Boston, PE21 8PJ | Walking directions to Korzinka |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 52-60 Argyle Street, Boston, PE21 8PH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Baltic Food Park | 100 Carlton Road, Boston, PE21 8LH | Walking directions to Baltic Food Park |
| 0.3 mi | Berry's News & Convenience Store | 108-110 Fydell Street, Boston, PE21 8LF | Walking directions to Berry's News & Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Applegreen | 118 Sleaford Road, Boston, PE21 7PE | Walking directions to Applegreen |
Annual council tax rates for Boston district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PE21 8JG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anton Dani
Fenside - Elected 4 May 2023
Patsie Marson
Fenside - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Tice
Boston and Skegness - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PE21 8JG records about 162 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PE21 8JG in Fenside is £167,500 (about £197 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to PE21 8JG, including Boston West Academy (Good), Carlton Road Academy (Good) and Staniland Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PE21 8JG is Boston, about 835 m away.
PE21 8JG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,852 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 8JG is Richard Tice (Reform UK), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Anton Dani (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Patsie Marson (Boston Independent).