Ward Crescent, Fishtoft, Boston, PE21 0RQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE21 0RQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	57.5%	54.7%	-2.8%	51.0%	3.7%
Male	42.5%	45.3%	2.8%	49.0%	-3.7%

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	21.2%	34.9%	13.7%	37.9%	-3.0%
Married: Opposite sex	50%	33%	-17.0%	44.2%	-11.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	2.4%	5.2%	2.8%	2.2%	3.0%
Divorced	9.1%	11.3%	2.2%	9.1%	2.2%
Widowed	17.3%	15.1%	-2.2%	6.1%	9.0%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	28.3%	29.5%	1.2%	48.4%	-18.9%
Good health	34.6%	33.1%	-1.5%	33.6%	-0.5%
Fair health	25.6%	23.2%	-2.4%	12.7%	10.5%
Bad health	8.7%	11%	2.3%	4.0%	7.0%
Very bad health	2.8%	3.1%	0.3%	1.2%	1.9%

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 PE21 0RQ this area, 45.9% 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 11.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	62%	45.9%	-16.1%	18.2%	27.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.7%	11%	2.3%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.1%	12.9%	1.8%	13.4%	-0.5%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	6.7%	3.3%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	4.3%	9.1%	4.8%	16.9%	-7.8%
Degree or Similar	4.3%	11.5%	7.2%	33.8%	-22.3%
Other	6.3%	2.9%	-3.4%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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)
Mixed White and Asian	0%	2%	2.0%	0.8%	1.2%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	2.4%	2.4%	0.9%	1.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	98.8%	93.7%	-5.1%	81.4%	12.3%
Other	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.8% 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	91.3%	81.8%	-9.5%	83.2%	-1.4%
European Union	8.3%	16.6%	8.3%	6.1%	10.5%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.9%	81.5%	-9.4%	83.2%	-1.7%
10+ Years	1.2%	8.7%	7.5%	9.8%	-1.1%
5-10 Years	2.4%	7.1%	4.7%	2.9%	4.2%
2-5 Years	4.3%	1.2%	-3.1%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	1.9%	-0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	41.2%	76.7%	-35.5%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	3.5%	0.5%	3.0%
Lithuania	5.9%	0.3%	5.6%
Poland	3.9%	1.3%	2.6%
Other EU countries	5.1%	1.5%	3.6%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	39.6%	13.5%	26.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.9%	37.2%	-7.3%
Christian	61.8%	46.2%	15.6%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	7.5%	6.0%	1.5%

Safety

Is Ward Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ward Crescent was 50.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.6% lower than the Fishtoft average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ward Crescent has the 27th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Fishtoft and the 84th lowest crime rate of 209 local areas in Boston .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.7%.

🔎 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 PE21 0RQ, 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (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 - 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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Ward Crescent are based on 30 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 Ward Crescent, Fishtoft, Boston, PE21 0RQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE21 0RQ

Average Price
£124,074

Semi-Detached
£160,523

Terraced
£150,382

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£96,076

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ward Crescent

Average Price
£135,400

Semi-Detached
£145,672

Terraced
£162,203

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£96,619

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ward CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
84 Ward Crescent, Boston, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£135,000	2025-01-09	£136,214
85 Ward Crescent, Boston, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£162,500	2024-10-03	£162,822
92 Ward Crescent, Boston, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£94,000	2023-08-10	£90,848
73 Ward Crescent, Boston, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£95,000	2022-12-21	£93,100
62 Ward Crescent, Boston, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£86,500	2022-06-30	£85,196

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE21 0RQ

Employment

PE21 0RQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 PE21 0RQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	77
Full-Time Employee	44
Part-Time Employee	32
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Student (economically inactive)	14
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	7
Self-Employed	6
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Manufacturing	12
Transport and storage	7
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Other	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Construction	2
Education	1
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Boston Nursery School Church Road , PE21 0LJ	3out of 4	1,783 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hawthorn Tree School Toot Lane , PE21 0PT	3out of 4	187 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas CE Primary Academy Woad Farm Road , PE21 0EF	2out of 4	1,482 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Tower Road Academy Ashlawn Drive , PE21 9PX	3out of 4	2,059 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Boston St Mary's RC Primary Voluntary Academy Ashlawn Drive , PE21 9PX	3out of 4	2,066 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Fishtoft Academy Gaysfield Road , Fishtoft PE21 0SF	3out of 4	2,286 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Boston High School Spilsby Road , PE21 9PF	3out of 4	2,337 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
The Boston Grammar School South End , PE21 6JY	2out of 4	2,472 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Haven High Academy Marian Road , PE21 9HB	2out of 4	3,162 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Boston College Rochford Campus , Skirbeck Road PE21 6JF	- not rated	2,023 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Boston Endeavour Academy Kitwood Road , PE21 9PX	3out of 4	1,963 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Aspiration House School Church Road , PE22 0NX	- not rated	2,327 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St George's Preparatory School & Little Dragons Preschool 126 London Road , PE21 7HB	- not rated	3,611 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bridge House Independent School Grantham Road , PE21 7NL	- not rated	5,216 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Boston Bowl & Playtowers	Boston Playtowers Ltd, Rochford Tower Lane		737 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Ted Wests	192 Eastwood Road		430 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near PE21 0RQ postcode.

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	4.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	4.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	4.7%

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	27.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	29.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	59.11 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	59.11 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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