Postcode PE21 8QG is located in an urban city, within the Station 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 363.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.8× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 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 7,407 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Boston Central & North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 363.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 286 ft away from PE21 8QG.
Boston Central & North near PE21 8QG 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Boston | N/A | Walking directions to Boston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Central Park | Medium | Walking directions to Central Park |
Based on 11 recent sales, the median property price is £128,000 (about £141 per square foot) in Station area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £265,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £211,000 | £168 |
| Detached | 3 | £170,000 | £194 |
| Terraced | 7 | £120,000 | £126 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £210,000 | £88,500 | £98,000 |
| 2017 | £139,250 | £116,500 | £92,000 |
| 2018 | £145,000 | £134,500 | £91,750 |
| 2019 | £190,000 | £90,500 | £107,000 |
| 2020 | £117,000 | £118,000 | £80,000 |
| 2021 | £215,000 | £115,000 | £100,000 |
| 2022 | £265,000 | £137,475 | £98,500 |
| 2023 | £143,000 | £169,000 | £110,000 |
| 2024 | £275,000 | £136,500 | £112,475 |
| 2025 | £265,000 | £140,000 | £124,000 |
| 2026 | £167,500 | — | £119,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £111 | £82 | £106 |
| 2017 | £104 | £113 | £97 |
| 2018 | £104 | £104 | £105 |
| 2019 | £124 | £88 | £107 |
| 2020 | £187 | £112 | £91 |
| 2021 | £123 | £117 | £110 |
| 2022 | £132 | £140 | £117 |
| 2023 | £114 | £105 | £109 |
| 2024 | £167 | £125 | £106 |
| 2025 | £168 | £122 | £113 |
| 2026 | £196 | — | £133 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE21 8QG.
In the PE21 8QG postcode area, located within Boston Central & North, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE21 8QG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Estera Shop | 15 Bridge Street, Boston, PE21 8QF | Walking directions to Estera Shop |
| 0 mi | central food & wine | 20 West Street, Boston, PE21 8QH | Walking directions to central food & wine |
| 0 mi | Julia polish shop | High Street, Boston, PE21 8SH | Walking directions to Julia polish shop |
| 0 mi | Tatry Store | 17 West Street, Boston, PE21 8QE | Walking directions to Tatry Store |
| 0 mi | Euro Plus | 30 West Street, Boston, PE21 8QH | Walking directions to Euro Plus |
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 8QG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lina Savickiene
Station - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Tice
Boston and Skegness - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PE21 8QG records about 364 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 8QG in Boston Central & North is £128,000 (about £141 per square foot) based on 11 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to PE21 8QG, including Boston Pioneers Free School Academy (Good), The Boston Grammar School (Good) and Carlton Road Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PE21 8QG is Boston, about 440 m away.
PE21 8QG scores 10 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).
The Member of Parliament for Boston and Skegness covering PE21 8QG is Richard Tice (Reform UK), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lina Savickiene (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.