Boston Road South, Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 7LZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE12 7LZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.3%	49.4%	-2.9%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	47.7%	50.6%	2.9%	49.0%	1.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	28.2%	33.9%	5.7%	37.9%	-4.0%
Married: Opposite sex	46.1%	47.9%	1.8%	44.2%	3.7%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.3%	2.4%	-0.9%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	10.8%	9.8%	-1.0%	9.1%	0.7%
Widowed	10.8%	5.9%	-4.9%	6.1%	-0.2%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39.6%	33.2%	-6.4%	48.4%	-15.2%
Good health	36.5%	43.4%	6.9%	33.6%	9.8%
Fair health	17.2%	16.8%	-0.4%	12.7%	4.1%
Bad health	6%	5.4%	-0.6%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33.2%	28%	-5.2%	18.2%	9.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.9%	15.4%	2.5%	9.6%	5.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.5%	16.1%	-3.4%	13.4%	2.7%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	6.6%	3.7%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	12.9%	2.9%	16.9%	-4.0%
Degree or Similar	14.5%	16.1%	1.6%	33.8%	-17.7%
Other	7.1%	4.9%	-2.2%	2.8%	2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	3.1%	-1.9%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.9%	94.3%	-4.6%	81.4%	12.9%
Roma	0%	2.4%	2.4%	0.2%	2.2%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.8%	82.4%	-7.4%	83.2%	-0.8%
European Union	9.1%	14.6%	5.5%	6.1%	8.5%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	2.4%	2.0%	5.6%	-3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.5%	82.6%	-6.9%	83.2%	-0.6%
10+ Years	4.2%	3.9%	-0.3%	9.8%	-5.9%
5-10 Years	3.2%	5.4%	2.2%	2.9%	2.5%
2-5 Years	1.1%	2.4%	1.3%	2.2%	0.2%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	5.7%	3.6%	1.9%	3.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	58.7%	76.7%	-18.0%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	3.3%	1.3%	2.0%
Romania	6.3%	0.9%	5.4%
Other EU countries	4.8%	1.5%	3.3%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	25.7%	13.5%	12.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.1%	37.2%	-12.1%
Christian	67.4%	46.2%	21.2%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.5%	1.7%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Boston Road South dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boston Road South was 514.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 436.9% higher than the Holbeach Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Boston Road South has the highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Holbeach Town and the 3rd highest crime rate of 289 local areas in South Holland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 241.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in PE12 7LZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Boston Road South are based on 90 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Holland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Boston Road South, Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 7LZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE12 7LZ

Average Price
£276,849

Semi-Detached
£202,154

Terraced
£243,662

Detached
£313,919

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Boston Road South

Average Price
£239,715

Semi-Detached
£216,359

Terraced
£137,510

Detached
£272,797

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£220,900

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Boston Road South

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
74 Boston Road South, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2025-07-25	£275,969
62 Boston Road South, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£249,950	2023-10-06	£246,597
66 Boston Road South, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2023-07-28	£369,249
82 Boston Road South, Spalding, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2021-06-04	£295,268
58 Boston Road South, Spalding, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£194,346	2018-08-20	£240,630

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE12 7LZ

Employment

PE12 7LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	103
Retired	85
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	5
Looking after home or family	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Manufacturing	21
Human health and social work activities	19
Construction	10
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Education	6
Financial and insurance activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Other	3
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holbeach Primary Academy Boston Road South , Holbeach PE12 7LZ	3out of 4	155 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Spalding Road , Holbeach PE12 7HG	3out of 4	678 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holbeach Bank Primary Academy Roman Bank , Holbeach Bank PE12 8BX	1out of 4	2,449 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Whaplode Church of England Primary School Mill Lane , Whaplode PE12 6TS	3out of 4	3,186 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Fleet Wood Lane School Wood Lane , Fleet PE12 8NN	3out of 4	3,871 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
University Academy Holbeach Park Road , Holbeach PE12 7PU	3out of 4	465 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Darci's	26 West End, Holbeach	528 yd
The Tea Room	The Tea Room, 31 High Street, Holbeach	650 yd
The Mansion House	Mansion House, 45 High Street, Holbeach	665 yd
the coffee lounge	51-53 High Street, Holbeach	685 yd
Caffe Aurora	52 High Street, Holbeach	759 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tigers Bar and Social Club	Park Road Holbeach United Football Club, Carters Park, Holbeach	433 yd
The Crown Hotel	The Crown Hotel, 5 West End, Holbeach	529 yd
The Red Lion	The Red Lion Public House, 6 Spalding Road, Holbeach	559 yd
Horse & Groom	65 High Street, Holbeach	718 yd
Holbeach United Services Club	52 Church Street, Holbeach	774 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Riverside Chinese	1 Holbeach Road	519 yd
Shanghai Garden	4 - 6 West End, Holbeach	553 yd
New eastern Delight	Eastern Delight, 19 High Street, Holbeach	592 yd
Ocean	10 Church Street, Holbeach	615 yd
REBY & BELLA PIZZA	17 High Street, Holbeach	616 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Boston Road South, Holbeach		457 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Holbeach Primary Academy BOSTON ROAD SOUTH	grass pitches	140 yd
University Academy Holbeach PARK ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	347 yd
Carters Park Park Road	grass pitches	426 yd
Body Works (Closed) 2-8 2-8 Church Street	health and fitness suite	757 yd
Holbeach United Community Sports Academy Pennyhill Road	grass pitches	834 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	75.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	61.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.