Spice Avenue, Boston, PE21 7BQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE21 7BQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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	52.2%	52.7%	0.5%	51.0%	1.7%
Male	47.8%	47.3%	-0.5%	49.0%	-1.7%

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 PE21 7BQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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	21%	28.2%	7.2%	37.9%	-9.7%
Married: Opposite sex	60.9%	54.7%	-6.2%	44.2%	10.5%
Separated	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	10.9%	10.3%	-0.6%	9.1%	1.2%
Widowed	6.3%	6%	-0.3%	6.1%	-0.1%

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	39.4%	42.4%	3.0%	48.4%	-6.0%
Good health	39.4%	39.8%	0.4%	33.6%	6.2%
Fair health	14.9%	12.5%	-2.4%	12.7%	-0.2%
Bad health	5.9%	3.8%	-2.1%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	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.

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 20.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.5%	19.7%	-6.8%	18.2%	1.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.4%	12.7%	-0.7%	9.6%	3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16%	18.9%	2.9%	13.4%	5.5%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	5.3%	2.4%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	20.6%	7.2%	16.9%	3.7%
Degree or Similar	16%	20.2%	4.2%	33.8%	-13.6%
Other	11.8%	2.6%	-9.2%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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)
Chinese	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.5%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.6%	96.2%	-2.4%	81.4%	14.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.5% 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	91.7%	88.5%	-3.2%	83.2%	5.3%
European Union	6.6%	8.8%	2.2%	6.1%	2.7%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	2.7%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	5.6%	-4.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.3%	87.8%	-2.5%	83.2%	4.6%
10+ Years	0.3%	8%	7.7%	9.8%	-1.8%
5-10 Years	3.5%	2.3%	-1.2%	2.9%	-0.6%
2-5 Years	2.1%	1.9%	-0.2%	2.2%	-0.3%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	0%	-3.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.6%	76.7%	-0.1%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Lithuania	2.3%	0.3%	2.0%
Poland	2.3%	1.3%	1.0%
Other EU countries	1.9%	1.5%	0.4%
Central and Western Africa	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
No passport held	14.2%	13.5%	0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.1%	37.2%	-10.1%
Christian	65.6%	46.2%	19.4%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Spice Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spice Avenue was 22.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.7% lower than the St Thomas' average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Spice Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in St Thomas' and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 209 local areas in Boston .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,900

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in PE21 7BQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 3/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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 Spice Avenue are based on 28 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 Spice Avenue, Boston, PE21 7BQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE21 7BQ

Average Price
£206,362

Semi-Detached
£228,181

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£203,245

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Spice Avenue

Average Price
£220,283

Semi-Detached
£235,252

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£217,029

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Spice AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Spice Avenue, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£168,000	2023-02-06	£174,679
11 Spice Avenue, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2022-10-14	£159,687
15 Spice Avenue, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£169,950	2021-11-08	£185,997
1 Spice Avenue, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2021-05-27	£194,566
9 Spice Avenue, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£168,000	2019-10-25	£218,015

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE21 7BQ

Employment

PE21 7BQ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PE21 7BQ 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

Retired	77
Full-Time Employee	77
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	3
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	40
Manufacturing	30
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	6
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Construction	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	3,060 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wyberton Primary Academy Saundergate Lane , Wyberton PE21 7BZ	4out of 4	912 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas CofE Primary Academy Wyberton Low Road , PE21 7RZ	3out of 4	1,718 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Staniland Academy Peck Avenue , PE21 8DF	4out of 4	2,090 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Boston Pioneers Free School Academy Fydell Crescent , PE21 8SS	3out of 4	2,515 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Boston West Academy Sussex Avenue , PE21 7QG	4out of 4	2,569 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Boston Grammar School South End , PE21 6JY	2out of 4	2,692 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Haven High Academy Marian Road , PE21 9HB	2out of 4	3,931 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Middlecott Academy Edinburgh Drive , Kirton PE20 1JS	2out of 4	4,171 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Boston High School Spilsby Road , PE21 9PF	3out of 4	4,539 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	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	2,907 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St George's Preparatory School & Little Dragons Preschool 126 London Road , PE21 7HB	- not rated	1,106 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bridge House Independent School Grantham Road , PE21 7NL	- not rated	2,069 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Boston Endeavour Academy Kitwood Road , PE21 9PX	3out of 4	3,966 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Starbucks Drive Thru	Scott Drive	714 yd
Boston United Football Club Ltd	Pilgrim Way	835 yd
Burger King	Pilgrim Way	835 yd
Costa Coffee	Costa Coffee, Pilgrim Way	835 yd
Greggs	Greggs, Pilgrim Way	861 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Pincushion	Pincushion Inn, 289 London Road		519 yd
Sports & Social Club	Wyberton Sports And Social Club, Causeway		711 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Jolly Fryer	63 Parthian Avenue		845 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-op	289 London Road		519 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wyberton Playing Field WYBERTON PLAYING FIELD COMMITTEE WYBERTON PLAYING FIELD COMMITTEE CAUSEWAY	grass pitches	750 yd
Westfield House (Closed) St. Thomas Drive	grass pitches	1,010 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	36.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	41.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	78.56 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	78.56 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PE21 7BQ