High Street is in Swineshead, Boston and in Boston district. PE20 3LH is located in the Swineshead and Holland Fen electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Boston and Skegness. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Swineshead, Boston, PE20 3LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE20 3LY, PE20 3UE, PE20 3NT, PE20 3NR, PE20 3UD, PE20 3LL, PE20 3NP, PE20 3HY, PE20 3LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE20 3LH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 49.9% | 48.8% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.1% | 51.2% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 3LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% 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 | 24.7% | 28.6% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 52.5% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 8% | 9.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 48.2% | 47.1% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 36.3% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 12.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 15% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 11.9% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 19.4% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 8.5% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 19.1% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 22.3% | -2.1% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| White | 100% | 99% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 92.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.4% | 92.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 7.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 92.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 61.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.9% higher than the Five Village average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
High Street has the 24th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Five Village and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 209 local areas in Boston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.1%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Cottage High Street, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-11-01 | £82,006 |
| The Willows High Street, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-05-22 | £291,184 |
| Ash House High Street, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-03-22 | £243,411 |
| Blacksmiths Cottage High Street, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2024-03-11 | £235,642 |
| 2 Scotney Cottage High Street, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2024-02-16 | £157,026 |
PE20 3LH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swineshead St Mary's Church of England Primary School Swineshead St Mary's Primary School, Abbey Road , Swineshead PE20 3EN | 2out of 4 | 702 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicker Preparatory School and Early Years School Lane , Bicker PE20 3DW | - not rated | 3,438 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ivy Farm Shop | Villa Lane | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Dragon | Market Place | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tute Baps | High Street | 41 yd | |
| Swineshead Fish and Chips | South Street | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-operative | High Street | 41 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swineshead Football Field SWINESHEAD INSTITUTE FOOTBALL CLUB SWINESHEAD INSTITUTE FOOTBALL CLUB THE CAUSEWAY | grass pitches | 713 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 50.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.