Boston Road, Algarkirk, Boston, PE20 2HF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE20 2HF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.3%	50.9%	-0.4%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	48.7%	49.1%	0.4%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate vicinity of PE20 2HF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	28.3%	21.5%	-6.8%	37.9%	-16.4%
Married: Opposite sex	51.9%	60.2%	8.3%	44.2%	16.0%
Separated	1.9%	2.2%	0.3%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	8.5%	2.2%	-6.3%	9.1%	-6.9%
Widowed	9.4%	14%	4.6%	6.1%	7.9%

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	31.9%	35.1%	3.2%	48.4%	-13.3%
Good health	38.7%	38.7%	0.0%	33.6%	5.1%
Fair health	24.4%	20.7%	-3.7%	12.7%	8.0%
Bad health	4.2%	4.5%	0.3%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.3%

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.

In the area around PE20 2HF this area, 35.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 11.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	40.6%	35.1%	-5.5%	18.2%	16.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.3%	22.7%	10.4%	9.6%	13.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	15.5%	-3.4%	13.4%	2.1%
Apprenticeship	1.9%	7.2%	5.3%	5.3%	1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	7.2%	-4.1%	16.9%	-9.7%
Degree or Similar	11.3%	11.3%	0.0%	33.8%	-22.5%
Other	3.8%	1%	-2.8%	2.8%	-1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	100%	98.2%	-1.8%	81.4%	16.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.5% 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	99.2%	87.5%	-11.7%	83.2%	4.3%
European Union	0%	8.9%	8.9%	6.1%	2.8%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.8%	1.8%	5.6%	-3.8%
Oceania	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.3%	87.5%	-10.8%	83.2%	4.3%
10+ Years	0%	8%	8.0%	9.8%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	3.6%	2.8%	1.9%	1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	60.4%	76.7%	-16.3%
France	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Other EU countries	7.2%	1.5%	5.7%
No passport held	31.5%	13.5%	18.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.3%	37.2%	-6.9%
Christian	62.4%	46.2%	16.2%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Boston Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boston Road was 30.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.1% lower than the Five Village average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Boston Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Five Village and the 51st lowest crime rate of 209 local areas in Boston .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.

🔎 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. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in PE20 2HF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 7/10 (above 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 are based on 187 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Boston.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Boston Road, Algarkirk, Boston, PE20 2HF

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE20 2HF

Average Price
£132,760

Semi-Detached
£132,760

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Boston Road

Average Price
£303,302

Semi-Detached
£186,925

Terraced
£206,370

Detached
£312,459

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,867,543

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Boston Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Boston Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£96,000	2016-11-02	£135,140
2 Boston Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£97,750	2014-02-20	£156,584

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE20 2HF

Employment

PE20 2HF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PE20 2HF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	36
Retired	34
Part-Time Employee	10
Self-Employed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Student (economically inactive)	2
Other	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Human health and social work activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Transport and storage	5
Manufacturing	4
Construction	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Other	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Real estate activities	1
Education	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Fourfields Church of England School, Sutterton Park Avenue , Sutterton PE20 2JN	2out of 4	810 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kirton Primary School Station Road , Kirton PE20 1HY	3out of 4	3,428 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thomas Middlecott Academy Edinburgh Drive , Kirton PE20 1JS	2out of 4	2,830 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Thatched Cottage	Thatched Cottage Restaurant, Pools Lane		931 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Kiosk Heaven Ltd	Church Lane		1,034 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sutterton Glebe Playing Field PARK AVENUE	grass pitches	889 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	44.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	46.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	55 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	55 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	16.87 Mbit/s

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