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PE21 8UU

King Street

Skirbeck

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Detailed insights for PE21 8UU

Overview

Postcode PE21 8UU is located in an urban city, within the Skirbeck area of Boston in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Fenside & Lister Way area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below 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 Skirbeck is £165,000 (around £173 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £119,000 and £200,000. The nearest station is Boston, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
43.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Fenside & Lister Way has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,010 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Fenside & Lister Way has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.4%

Approximately 43.4% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Fenside & Lister Way is £35,848 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from PE21 8UU.

Flood risk

Low

Fenside & Lister Way near PE21 8UU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PE21 8UU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Boston

N/A

Walking directions to Boston

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
8,584.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.82(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.25(+79%)
Shoplifting
22.21(+156%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.51(-13%)
Public order
5.74(-17%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
126
45%
Other White
119
42.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
7
2.5%
Other Asian
5
1.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.79%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
33.98%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
17.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
14.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.74%
Other
18
8.74%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
37
30.33%
Other social rented
27
22.13%
Social rents from council
26
21.31%
Owns outright
14
11.48%
Owns with a mortgage
11
9.02%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Skirbeck

Median price: £165,000
Price per sq ft: £173
Sales (last 12 months): 57
Typical range (middle 50%): £119K – £200K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £173 per square foot) in Skirbeck area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £335,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Skirbeck over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£220,000£197
Semi-Detached21£167,000£180
Terraced15£115,000£142
Flats4£81,000£142

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Skirbeck

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skirbeck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£141,000£94,495£135,000£113,000
2017£169,000£99,000£135,000£119,000
2018£205,950£87,000£134,950£115,000
2019£216,950£92,000£135,000£126,725
2020£189,995£85,000£130,950£118,000
2021£224,000£84,950£149,975£120,500
2022£258,500£102,000£170,000£117,250
2023£232,500£115,500£172,500£125,000
2024£212,475£82,000£158,500£127,750
2025£244,000£90,000£176,750£114,500
2026£165,000£85,500£156,000£136,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skirbeck.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skirbeck.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£151£134£135£140
2017£163£146£140£125
2018£166£124£147£130
2019£170£114£153£122
2020£168£126£140£122
2021£188£122£154£124
2022£205£145£185£128
2023£217£158£185£164
2024£225£124£181£148
2025£202£124£188£135
2026£182£164£170£149
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skirbeck.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Skirbeck in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE21 8UU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE21 8UU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202654, King Street, Boston, PE21 8UUTerracedFreehold£111,000
23 Mar 202649, King Street, Boston, PE21 8UUDetachedFreehold£125,000
02 May 202555, King Street, Boston, PE21 8UUSemi-DetachedFreehold£98,000
12 Mar 202639, Duke Street, Boston, PE21 8UYSemi-DetachedFreehold£80,000
26 Sept 202558, Duke Street, Boston, PE21 8UYTerracedFreehold£119,000

Schools

In the PE21 8UU postcode area, located within Fenside & Lister Way, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PE21 8UU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBoston Pioneers Free School AcademyFree schools

Good

0.3 miPrimaryStaniland AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryThe Boston Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PE21 8UU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PE21 8UU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAfro-Caribbean Mini Market19 George Street, Boston, PE21 8XFWalking directions to Afro-Caribbean Mini Market
0.1 miFarmfoodsQueen Street, Boston, PE21 8XZWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.1 miBoston Supermarket8 George Street, Boston, PE21 8XFWalking directions to Boston Supermarket
0.2 miAldiQueen Street, Boston, PE21 8XZWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miEuro Drinks and Food85 West Street, Boston, PE21 8REWalking directions to Euro Drinks and Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Boston district.

Band A£1,539
Band B£1,796
Band C£2,052
Band D£2,309
Band E£2,822
Band F£3,335
Band G£3,848
Band H£4,617

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 8UU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anne Monica Dorrian

Skirbeck - Elected 4 May 2023

Boston Independent

Neil John Drayton

Skirbeck - Elected 4 May 2023

Boston Independent

Paul Michael Gleeson

Skirbeck - 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
WardSkirbeckE05009628
ParishBoston, unparished areaE43000109
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fenside & Lister WayE02005418
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Boston 002CE01026030
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PE21 8UU

Is PE21 8UU (Fenside & Lister Way) safe?

The area around PE21 8UU records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near PE21 8UU?

The median sale price around PE21 8UU in Skirbeck is £165,000 (about £173 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PE21 8UU?

There are 15 schools close to PE21 8UU, including Boston Pioneers Free School Academy (Good), Staniland Academy (Outstanding) and The Boston Grammar School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PE21 8UU?

The closest station to PE21 8UU is Boston, about 493 m away.

How deprived is the area around PE21 8UU?

PE21 8UU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,010 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PE21 8UU (Fenside & Lister Way) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Boston and Skegness covering PE21 8UU is Richard Tice (Reform UK), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Anne Monica Dorrian (Boston Independent), Neil John Drayton (Boston Independent) and Paul Michael Gleeson (Independent).