Morton Terrace, Boston, PE21 8GB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE21 8GB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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	51.9%	47.7%	-4.2%	51.0%	-3.3%
Male	48.1%	52.3%	4.2%	49.0%	3.3%

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 area around PE21 8GB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	67%	59.7%	-7.3%	37.9%	21.8%
Married: Opposite sex	18.4%	21.4%	3.0%	44.2%	-22.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	2%	2.0%	0.3%	1.7%
Separated	5.6%	4.1%	-1.5%	2.2%	1.9%
Divorced	7.3%	11.7%	4.4%	9.1%	2.6%
Widowed	1.7%	1%	-0.7%	6.1%	-5.1%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.8%) 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	50%	48.7%	-1.3%	48.4%	0.3%
Good health	41%	44.1%	3.1%	33.6%	10.5%
Fair health	7.5%	6.3%	-1.2%	12.7%	-6.4%
Bad health	0.9%	0.8%	-0.1%	4.0%	-3.2%
Very bad health	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.2%	-1.2%

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 8GB this area, 33% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.3%	33%	15.7%	18.2%	14.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.1%	13.9%	-1.2%	9.6%	4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.7%	12.4%	0.7%	13.4%	-1.0%
Apprenticeship	0.6%	5.7%	5.1%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.8%	7.7%	-0.1%	16.9%	-9.2%
Degree or Similar	12.3%	24.2%	11.9%	33.8%	-9.6%
Other	35.2%	3.1%	-32.1%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	1.1%	-0.7%
Chinese	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.7%	0.6%
Pakistani	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.5%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.1%	90.3%	-7.8%	81.4%	8.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Arab	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	3.8%	3.8%	1.6%	2.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 34% 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	50.5%	34%	-16.5%	83.2%	-49.2%
European Union	47.6%	61.8%	14.2%	6.1%	55.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	0.5%	1.7%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1.3%	-0.1%	5.6%	-4.3%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 34% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.3% 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	50%	34.5%	-15.5%	83.2%	-48.7%
10+ Years	12.3%	21.3%	9.0%	9.8%	11.5%
5-10 Years	22.6%	18.3%	-4.3%	2.9%	15.4%
2-5 Years	14.2%	16.2%	2.0%	2.2%	14.0%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	9.8%	8.9%	1.9%	7.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	22.8%	76.7%	-53.9%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	2.1%	0.5%	1.6%
Lithuania	14.8%	0.3%	14.5%
Poland	17.3%	1.3%	16.0%
Romania	7.2%	0.9%	6.3%
Other EU countries	21.9%	1.5%	20.4%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	11.4%	13.5%	-2.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.7%	37.2%	-11.5%
Christian	62.9%	46.2%	16.7%
Buddhist	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Muslim	2.5%	6.5%	-4.0%
Not answered	7.6%	6.0%	1.6%

Safety

Is Morton Terrace Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morton Terrace was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Fishtoft average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,500

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in PE21 8GB, 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 6/10 (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) - 9/10 (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 Morton Terrace are based on 15 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 Morton Terrace, Boston, PE21 8GB

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE21 8GB

Average Price
£215,430

Semi-Detached
£230,992

Terraced
£208,761

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Morton Terrace

Average Price
£220,767

Semi-Detached
£229,181

Terraced
£215,158

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Morton TerraceStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Morton Terrace, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£189,000	2024-10-04	£192,965
8 Morton Terrace, Boston, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£183,500	2023-08-25	£181,168
7 Morton Terrace, Boston, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£172,000	2023-07-28	£174,418
10 Morton Terrace, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2021-07-07	£196,081
10 Morton Terrace, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2013-08-30	£240,471

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE21 8GB

Employment

PE21 8GB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	118
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	13
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	7
Unemployed	6
Retired	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	53
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Administrative and support service activities	19
Human health and social work activities	11
Education	7
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	7
Construction	6
Real estate activities	4
Other	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Financial and insurance activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Boston Nursery School Church Road , PE21 0LJ	3out of 4	1,314 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Boston Pioneers Free School Academy Fydell Crescent , PE21 8SS	3out of 4	569 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Staniland Academy Peck Avenue , PE21 8DF	4out of 4	730 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Carlton Road Academy Carlton Road , PE21 8QX	4out of 4	1,105 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas CofE Primary Academy Wyberton Low Road , PE21 7RZ	3out of 4	1,210 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas CE Primary Academy Woad Farm Road , PE21 0EF	2out of 4	1,617 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	750 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Haven High Academy Marian Road , PE21 9HB	2out of 4	2,087 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Boston High School Spilsby Road , PE21 9PF	3out of 4	2,580 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	1,089 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	967 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Boston Endeavour Academy Kitwood Road , PE21 9PX	3out of 4	2,012 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bridge House Independent School Grantham Road , PE21 7NL	- not rated	2,166 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aspiration House School Church Road , PE22 0NX	- not rated	5,353 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Range	London Road	262 yd
Sack Store	Redstone Road	335 yd
Ania Catering Boston	7-9 Redstone Road	377 yd
Dragon Garden	18 Liquorpond Street	456 yd
Nikita	10 South End	610 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Robin Hood Inn	Robin Hood, 104 High Street	433 yd
Boston & County Club	Park Gate	585 yd
Railway Hotel	Railway Inn, 84 London Road	595 yd
Golden Lion	Golden Lion, 46 High Street	719 yd
The Spirit of Endeavour	Marsh Lane	720 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Swojskie Jadlo	90 High Street	433 yd
Brian's Fish and Chips	Brians Fish Shop, 55-56 Liquorpond Street	557 yd
Henry's Fish and Chips	Henry's Fish And Chips Unit 4, Skirbeck Road	666 yd
Good Luck	Good Luck Chinese Take Away, 30 High Street	719 yd
Bulgarian Bakery, Fast and Tasty	12 West Street	741 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Boston Supermarket	Boston Supermarket, 8 George Street	721 yd
Farmfoods	Unit 2, Queen Street	765 yd
Aldi	Queen Street	767 yd
Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd	Woodville Road	972 yd
Lincolnshire Co-operative	Skirbeck Road	990 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Boston Grammar School ROWLEY ROAD	grass pitches	762 yd
Garfitts Lane GARFITS LANE	grass pitches	845 yd
Trugym Boston SLEAFORD ROAD	health and fitness suite	856 yd
Geoff Moulder Leisure Complex ROWLEY ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,014 yd
The Jakemans Stadium YORK STREET	grass pitches	1,022 yd
Westfield House (Closed) St. Thomas Drive	grass pitches	1,089 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	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	71.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

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