Bradford Road, Boston, PE21 8BJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE21 8BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56%	51.4%	-4.6%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	44%	48.6%	4.6%	49.0%	-0.4%

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	14.7%	21.9%	7.2%	37.9%	-16.0%
Married: Opposite sex	44.2%	39.8%	-4.4%	44.2%	-4.4%
Married: Same sex	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.1%	4.1%	2.0%	2.2%	1.9%
Divorced	18.4%	16.8%	-1.6%	9.1%	7.7%
Widowed	19.5%	17.3%	-2.2%	6.1%	11.2%

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 (61.2%) 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	19.8%	17.1%	-2.7%	48.4%	-31.3%
Good health	27.1%	44.1%	17.0%	33.6%	10.5%
Fair health	36.7%	23%	-13.7%	12.7%	10.3%
Bad health	14%	12.6%	-1.4%	4.0%	8.6%
Very bad health	2.4%	3.2%	0.8%	1.2%	2.0%

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 8BJ this area, 49% 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 11.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	60%	49%	-11.0%	18.2%	30.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.8%	13.1%	6.3%	9.6%	3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.5%	7.6%	-2.9%	13.4%	-5.8%
Apprenticeship	8.9%	7.6%	-1.3%	5.3%	2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	2.1%	6.1%	4.0%	16.9%	-10.8%
Degree or Similar	5.8%	11.6%	5.8%	33.8%	-22.2%
Other	5.8%	5.1%	-0.7%	2.8%	2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.7%	1.1%
Indian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	3.1%	-2.6%
Other Asian	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%	0.2%
Black African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
White	99.5%	93.2%	-6.3%	81.4%	11.8%
Arab	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 71.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.3%	71.6%	-19.7%	83.2%	-11.6%
European Union	7.2%	20.2%	13.0%	6.1%	14.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	3.2%	3.2%	0.8%	2.4%
Africa	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	3.2%	3.2%	5.6%	-2.4%
Oceania	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.8%	72.2%	-18.6%	83.2%	-11.0%
10+ Years	1.9%	16.2%	14.3%	9.8%	6.4%
5-10 Years	3.4%	5.1%	1.7%	2.9%	2.2%
2-5 Years	2.9%	3.2%	0.3%	2.2%	1.0%
Less than 2 years	1%	3.2%	2.2%	1.9%	1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	41.4%	76.7%	-35.3%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Portugal	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Lithuania	6.8%	0.3%	6.5%
Poland	6.8%	1.3%	5.5%
Romania	3.2%	0.9%	2.3%
Other EU countries	5.5%	1.5%	4.0%
North Africa	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Oceania	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
No passport held	33.6%	13.5%	20.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.2%	37.2%	-13.0%
Christian	65.8%	46.2%	19.6%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Hindu	0.5%	1.7%	-1.2%
Muslim	0.5%	6.5%	-6.0%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	7.8%	6.0%	1.8%

Safety

Is Bradford Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bradford Road was 73.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.7% lower than the Fenside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bradford Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Fenside and the 96th highest crime rate of 209 local areas in Boston .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.7%.

🔎 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. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,100

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in PE21 8BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very 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 - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 8/10 (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) - 10/10 (very high )
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 Bradford Road are based on 42 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 Bradford Road, Boston, PE21 8BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE21 8BJ

Average Price
£164,087

Semi-Detached
£141,841

Terraced
£127,121

Detached
£238,100

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£171,327

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bradford Road

Average Price
£177,783

Semi-Detached
£165,836

Terraced
£135,369

Detached
£251,992

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£173,988

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bradford Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
29 Bradford Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2024-05-17	£259,939
33 Bradford Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2024-02-29	£375,789
18 Bradford Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£111,445	2023-07-17	£116,928
18 Bradford Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£83,000	2023-05-26	£88,505
23 Bradford Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building	£55,000	2022-11-02	£53,263

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE21 8BJ

Employment

PE21 8BJ 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 8BJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 56% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	109
Full-Time Employee	41
Part-Time Employee	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Self-Employed	5
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	11
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Manufacturing	9
Construction	6
Transport and storage	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Other	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	2,099 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Staniland Academy Peck Avenue , PE21 8DF	4out of 4	338 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Carlton Road Academy Carlton Road , PE21 8QX	4out of 4	1,003 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Boston Pioneers Free School Academy Fydell Crescent , PE21 8SS	3out of 4	1,079 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Boston West Academy Sussex Avenue , PE21 7QG	4out of 4	1,139 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas CofE Primary Academy Wyberton Low Road , PE21 7RZ	3out of 4	1,822 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	1,425 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Haven High Academy Marian Road , PE21 9HB	2out of 4	2,200 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Boston High School Spilsby Road , PE21 9PF	3out of 4	2,982 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	1,856 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	1,229 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bridge House Independent School Grantham Road , PE21 7NL	- not rated	1,346 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Boston Endeavour Academy Kitwood Road , PE21 9PX	3out of 4	2,535 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
Sack Store	Redstone Road	551 yd
Ania Catering Boston	7-9 Redstone Road	612 yd
Delfino @ Boston Tennis Club	Boston Lawn Tennis Club, 125 Sleaford Road	742 yd
Asda Cafe	Asda Superstore, Sleaford Road	797 yd
Merkur Slots	45 West Street	866 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Eagle Public House	The Eagle, 144 West Street	867 yd
Boston & County Club	Park Gate	984 yd
Robin Hood Inn	Robin Hood, 104 High Street	995 yd
Railway Hotel	Railway Inn, 84 London Road	1,059 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Frydays	Woodville Road Chip Shop, 88 Woodville Road	275 yd
Subway	Applegreen, 118 Sleaford Road	784 yd
Phoenix Chinese Takeaway	140b West Street	815 yd
Panku Boston	Asda Superstore, Sleaford Road	835 yd
Brian's Fish and Chips	Brians Fish Shop, 55-56 Liquorpond Street	842 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd	Woodville Road	275 yd
Farmfoods	Unit 2, Queen Street	732 yd
Aldi	Queen Street	732 yd
Asda	Sleaford Road	797 yd
Boston Supermarket	Boston Supermarket, 8 George Street	834 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Trugym Boston SLEAFORD ROAD	health and fitness suite	672 yd
Garfitts Lane GARFITS LANE	grass pitches	860 yd
Boston Tennis Club SLEAFORD ROAD	indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	947 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	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%

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	47.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	47.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PE21 8BJ