Arcott Drive is in Boston and in Boston district. PE21 7QJ is located in the West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Boston and Skegness. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arcott Drive, Boston, PE21 7QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE21 7QR, PE21 7QF, PE21 7QG, PE21 7PE, PE21 7QN, PE21 7PF, PE21 7QQ, PE21 8HL, PE21 7QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE21 7QJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 49.7% | 48.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.4% | 1.1% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of PE21 7QJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% 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 | 24.1% | 20.7% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 55.5% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 11.7% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 9.3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 46% | 41.5% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 39% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 14.9% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 23.8% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 14.5% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 12.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 7.9% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 20.3% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 18.6% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.4% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.7% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 89.5% | 89.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 7.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 89.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 8.2% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 1.2% | -4.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.4% | 37.2% | -10.8% |
| Christian | 66.3% | 46.2% | 20.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arcott Drive was 55.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.8% lower than the St Thomas' average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Arcott Drive has the 9th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in St Thomas' and the 86th lowest crime rate of 208 local areas in Boston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Arcott Drive, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £228,500 | 2018-09-12 | £279,278 |
| 16 Arcott Drive, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-02-26 | £260,570 |
| 2 Arcott Drive, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2016-02-15 | £348,180 |
| 16 Arcott Drive, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £219,950 | 2015-11-11 | £300,742 |
| 8 Arcott Drive, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2015-08-28 | £302,260 |
PE21 7QJ 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 PE21 7QJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Nursery School Church Road , PE21 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston West Academy Sussex Avenue , PE21 7QG | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boston West Primary School Sussex Avenue , PE21 7QG | - not rated | 350 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boston Staniland Primary & Nursery School Peck Avenue , PE21 8DF | - not rated | 877 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staniland Academy Peck Avenue , PE21 8DF | - not rated | 877 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staniland County Junior School Peck Avenue , PE21 8DF | - not rated | 877 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boston Grammar School South End , PE21 6JY | 3out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Boston Grammar School South End , PE21 6JY | - not rated | 1,943 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haven High Academy Marian Road , PE21 9HB | 1out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kitwood County Secondary School for Girls Marian Road , PE21 9HB | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Haven High Technology College Marian Road , PE21 9HB | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,422 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chestnuts Pupil Referral Unit The Carlton Centre , Carlton Road PE21 8LN | - not rated | 869 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge House Independent School Grantham Road , PE21 7NL | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Excell International School Old Rugby Club , Great Fen Road PE22 7PB | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conway School Tunnard Street , PE21 6PL | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Preparatory School & Little Dragons Preschool 126 London Road , PE21 7HB | - not rated | 2,145 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Paine Sports Centre | Peter Paine Sports Centre, Rosebery Avenue | 145 yd | |
| Boston Indoor Bowling Club | Rosebery Avenue | 180 yd | |
| Delfino @ Boston Tennis Club | Boston Lawn Tennis Club, 125 Sleaford Road | 340 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda Superstore, Sleaford Road | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sportsman | Rosebery Avenue | 145 yd | |
| Boston Squash Club | Boston Squash Rackets Club, Rosebery Avenue | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Applegreen, 118 Sleaford Road | 246 yd | |
| Marine Chippy | 35 Fenside Road | 728 yd | |
| Frydays | Woodville Road Chip Shop, 88 Woodville Road | 782 yd | |
| Pizza King | 98a Carlton Road | 870 yd | |
| The New Burger Myster | Unit 8, Enterprise Way | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Society | Lincoln Co-Operative, 52-60 Argyle Street | 750 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd | Woodville Road | 782 yd | |
| Asda | Sleaford Road | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Tennis Club SLEAFORD ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 171 yd |
| Peter Paine Performance Centre ROSEBERY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 289 yd |
| Boston Squash Rackets Club ROSEBERY AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 319 yd |
| Rosebury Avenue Playing Fields ROSEBERY AVENUE | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Boston West Academy SUSSEX AVENUE | grass pitches | 358 yd |
| Boston Indoor Bowls Club ROSEBERY AVENUE | indoor bowls | 452 yd |
| Fenside Community Centre Taverner Road | 912 yd | |
| Trugym Boston SLEAFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,011 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 | 38.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 50.23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 50.23 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.