Postcode PE21 9LA is located in an urban city, within the Witham ward 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 89.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fenside & Lister Way is £35,848 per year. The nearest station is Boston, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Boston Crematorium.
Fenside & Lister Way has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,684 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Fenside & Lister Way has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE21 9LA.
Fenside & Lister Way near PE21 9LA 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Boston | N/A | Walking directions to Boston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Boston Crematorium | Large | Walking directions to Boston Crematorium |
| 0.2 mi | Central Park | Medium | Walking directions to Central Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PE21 9LA.
In the PE21 9LA postcode area, located within Fenside & Lister Way, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE21 9LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Corner Shop | Tunnard Street, Boston, PE21 6PL | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | O & M Market | 11 Witham Place, Boston, PE21 6LG | Walking directions to O & M Market |
| 0.2 mi | Baltic Food | 87 Norfolk Street, Boston, PE21 9HG | Walking directions to Baltic Food |
| 0.3 mi | International Food and Drink | 12 Red Lion Street, Boston, PE21 6NY | Walking directions to International Food and Drink |
| 0.3 mi | European Food | 10 Red Lion Street, Boston, PE21 6NY | Walking directions to European Food |
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 9LA, 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 9LA records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 9LA in Fenside & Lister Way is £146,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to PE21 9LA, including Park Academy (Good), Haven High Academy (Requires improvement) and Carlton Road Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PE21 9LA is Boston, about 634 m away.
PE21 9LA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,684 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 9LA 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.