Postcode PE21 9RU is located in an urban city, within the Skirbeck ward of Boston in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Skirbeck area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Skirbeck is £36,680 per year. The nearest station is Boston located about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Exercise.
Skirbeck has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,722 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Skirbeck has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Skirbeck is £36,680 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PE21 9RU.
Skirbeck near PE21 9RU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Exercise | Small | Walking directions to Exercise |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £166,250 in Skirbeck area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £335,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £212,475 |
| Flats | 7 | £90,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £170,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £107,975 |
10 year median price trend in Skirbeck
In the PE21 9RU postcode area, located within Skirbeck, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PE21 9RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 18a Eastwood Road, Boston, PE21 0PH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | L & C Foodmarkets | 15-17 Forbes Road, Boston, PE21 0PD | Walking directions to L & C Foodmarkets |
| 0.4 mi | Food Stop | 1 Vauxhall Road, Boston, PE21 0EF | Walking directions to Food Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Buy 4 Less | 72 Main Ridge East, Boston, PE21 6SY | Walking directions to Buy 4 Less |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.