Charles Street is in Boston and in Boston district. PE21 6DW is located in the Skirbeck 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 Charles Street, Boston, PE21 6DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE21 6DP, PE21 0HS, PE21 6DG, PE21 6DR, PE21 6DS, PE21 6DN, PE21 6DU, PE21 0AE, PE21 0AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE21 6DW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 53.2% | 53.4% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 46.8% | 46.6% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 38.5% | 41.2% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 33.1% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 16.6% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 43.7% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 41.5% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 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.
In the area around PE21 6DW this area, 37.4% 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 13.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 37.4% | 10.7% | 18.2% | 19.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 14.8% | 6.0% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 9.4% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 10.1% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 7.7% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 13.8% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -20.0% |
| Other | 24% | 6.7% | -17.3% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 93.1% | 94.1% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, just 39.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.7% | 39.8% | -20.9% | 83.2% | -43.4% |
| European Union | 33.3% | 57.5% | 24.2% | 6.1% | 51.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.7% | 40.2% | -20.5% | 83.2% | -43.0% |
| 10+ Years | 9.6% | 27% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 17.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.5% | 12.4% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 11.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 8.9% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 23.5% | 76.7% | -53.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Lithuania | 16.8% | 0.3% | 16.5% |
| Poland | 18.1% | 1.3% | 16.8% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 19.2% | 1.5% | 17.7% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.1% | 37.2% | -18.1% |
| Christian | 72% | 46.2% | 25.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charles Street was 69.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.1% lower than the Fishtoft average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charles Street has the 38th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Fishtoft and the 101st highest crime rate of 209 local areas in Boston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Charles Street, Boston, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2021-03-19 | £66,787 |
| 9 Charles Street, Boston, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2016-12-16 | £104,772 |
| 21 Charles Street, Boston, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2016-01-28 | £109,114 |
| 18 Charles Street, Boston, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2015-07-17 | £89,441 |
| 1B Charles Street, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £104,000 | 2014-10-21 | £159,832 |
| Full-Time Employee | 154 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Nursery School Church Road , PE21 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas CE Primary Academy Woad Farm Road , PE21 0EF | 2out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boston Pioneers Free School Academy Fydell Crescent , PE21 8SS | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Primary Academy Wyberton Low Road , PE21 7RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower Road Academy Ashlawn Drive , PE21 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boston St Mary's RC Primary Voluntary Academy Ashlawn Drive , PE21 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boston Grammar School South End , PE21 6JY | 2out of 4 | 520 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haven High Academy Marian Road , PE21 9HB | 2out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boston High School Spilsby Road , PE21 9PF | 3out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College Rochford Campus , Skirbeck Road PE21 6JF | - not rated | 249 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Endeavour Academy Kitwood Road , PE21 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Preparatory School & Little Dragons Preschool 126 London Road , PE21 7HB | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge House Independent School Grantham Road , PE21 7NL | - not rated | 3,099 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspiration House School Church Road , PE22 0NX | - not rated | 4,430 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita | 10 South End | 685 yd | |
| T J Gymnastics Academy | Tj's Gymnastics, Lealand Way | 748 yd | |
| Eagles Fish and Chip Shop | Eagles Fish Restaurant, 56 Main Ridge East | 911 yd | |
| Taan Thai Restaurant | 14 South Street | 920 yd | |
| West Street Diner, Kebab House, Chicken Palace, Pizza Parlour | 31 High Street | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napoleon Inn | Napoleon Inn, 17 Fishtoft Road | 147 yd | |
| Robin Hood Inn | Robin Hood, 104 High Street | 842 yd | |
| Blackfriars | Blackfriars Art Centre, 11 Spain Lane | 873 yd | |
| Boston Snooker Centre | Boston Snooker Centre, Artillery Row | 881 yd | |
| Magnet Tavern | Magnet Tavern, South Square | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2, Skirbeck Road Retail D, Skirbeck Road | 255 yd | |
| Ann's Fish and Chips | Ann's, 56a Fishtoft Road | 296 yd | |
| Henry's Fish and Chips | Henry's Fish And Chips Unit 4, Skirbeck Road | 312 yd | |
| Vickers Fish and Chip Shop | Church Road | 491 yd | |
| Frytime's Fish and Chips | 19 Forbes Road | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-operative | Skirbeck Road | 277 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op | 14-16 Eastwood Road | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Geoff Moulder Leisure Complex ROWLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 401 yd |
| Boston College (Closed) Boston College de Montford Campus Boston College de Montford Campus Mill Road | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Boston St Nicholas Ce Primary School WOAD FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Boston Grammar School ROWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| The Jakemans Stadium YORK STREET | grass pitches | 775 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.