Cotton Road, Boston, PE21 8NH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE21 8NH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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	56.7%	55.6%	-1.1%	51.0%	4.6%
Male	43.3%	44.4%	1.1%	49.0%	-4.6%

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 8NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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	46.3%	50.9%	4.6%	37.9%	13.0%
Married: Opposite sex	34.5%	34%	-0.5%	44.2%	-10.2%
Separated	3.8%	2.8%	-1.0%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	10.9%	9.6%	-1.3%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	4.5%	2.8%	-1.7%	6.1%	-3.3%

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	40.7%	43.7%	3.0%	48.4%	-4.7%
Good health	36.8%	38%	1.2%	33.6%	4.4%
Fair health	16%	13.7%	-2.3%	12.7%	1.0%
Bad health	4.6%	3.3%	-1.3%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	2%	1.2%	-0.8%	1.2%	0.0%

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 8NH this area, 34.3% 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 10.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	47.6%	34.3%	-13.3%	18.2%	16.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.5%	18.2%	5.7%	9.6%	8.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	15.7%	1.6%	13.4%	2.3%
Apprenticeship	2.2%	6.8%	4.6%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.1%	7.7%	2.6%	16.9%	-9.2%
Degree or Similar	7.3%	10.5%	3.2%	33.8%	-23.3%
Other	11.2%	6.8%	-4.4%	2.8%	4.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.1%	-1.1%
Pakistani	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	97.2%	96.1%	-1.1%	81.4%	14.7%
Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 56.6% 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	79.6%	56.6%	-23.0%	83.2%	-26.6%
European Union	19.3%	41.9%	22.6%	6.1%	35.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.5%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	79.2%	57.1%	-22.1%	83.2%	-26.1%
10+ Years	5.7%	23.8%	18.1%	9.8%	14.0%
5-10 Years	7.4%	13.8%	6.4%	2.9%	10.9%
2-5 Years	7.2%	4%	-3.2%	2.2%	1.8%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	1.9%	-0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	28.2%	76.7%	-48.5%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Portugal	2.7%	0.5%	2.2%
Lithuania	19.3%	0.3%	19.0%
Poland	12.8%	1.3%	11.5%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	13.5%	1.5%	12.0%
Other Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	22.6%	13.5%	9.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.4%	37.2%	-1.8%
Christian	57.3%	46.2%	11.1%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Cotton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotton Road was 140.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.3% higher than the Fenside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cotton Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Fenside and the 44th highest crime rate of 209 local areas in Boston .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.2%.

🔎 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 8NH, 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 - 8/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 8/10 (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 Cotton Road are based on 14 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 Cotton Road, Boston, PE21 8NH

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE21 8NH

Average Price
£134,425

Semi-Detached
£138,356

Terraced
£122,633

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cotton Road

Average Price
£137,913

Semi-Detached
£140,275

Terraced
£123,736

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cotton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Cotton Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£115,000	2024-04-30	£121,667
29 Cotton Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2022-07-28	£125,399
35 Cotton Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£120,000	2022-04-26	£123,422
2 Cotton Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£142,000	2021-11-04	£156,891
1 Cotton Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£124,000	2019-03-25	£157,426

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE21 8NH

Employment

PE21 8NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 student residents living in PE21 8NH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	128
Part-Time Employee	48
Student (economically inactive)	35
Looking after home or family	32
Retired	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Self-Employed	18
Other	11
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Manufacturing	33
Human health and social work activities	26
Administrative and support service activities	25
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Transport and storage	9
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Education	5
Construction	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Other	3
Real estate activities	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	2,645 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Park Academy Robin Hoods Walk , PE21 9LQ	2out of 4	786 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Carlton Road Academy Carlton Road , PE21 8QX	4out of 4	932 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Boston West Academy Sussex Avenue , PE21 7QG	4out of 4	1,222 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Staniland Academy Peck Avenue , PE21 8DF	4out of 4	1,434 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Boston Pioneers Free School Academy Fydell Crescent , PE21 8SS	3out of 4	1,673 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Haven High Academy Marian Road , PE21 9HB	2out of 4	1,160 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Boston Grammar School South End , PE21 6JY	2out of 4	1,970 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Boston High School Spilsby Road , PE21 9PF	3out of 4	2,265 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	2,410 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bridge House Independent School Grantham Road , PE21 7NL	- not rated	2,088 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Boston Endeavour Academy Kitwood Road , PE21 9PX	3out of 4	2,218 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St George's Preparatory School & Little Dragons Preschool 126 London Road , PE21 7HB	- not rated	2,831 yd	Other independent school	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
The Cabin	193 Carlton Road	321 yd
Boston Lock Cafe	Witham Bank East	566 yd
Peter Paine Sports Centre	Peter Paine Sports Centre, Rosebery Avenue	974 yd
Asda Cafe	Asda Superstore, Sleaford Road	1,027 yd
Delfino @ Boston Tennis Club	Boston Lawn Tennis Club, 125 Sleaford Road	1,038 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Boston Town Football Club	Boston F C, Tattershall Road	936 yd
The Sportsman	Rosebery Avenue	974 yd
Boston Squash Club	Boston Squash Rackets Club, Rosebery Avenue	974 yd
Carpenters Arms	Carpenters Arms Inn, Witham Street	1,068 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Burger 37	36 Shaw Road	90 yd
Marine Chippy	35 Fenside Road	320 yd
Pizza King	98a Carlton Road	482 yd
Andys Fish & Chip Shop	Andys, 14 Tattershall Road	832 yd
Panku Boston	Asda Superstore, Sleaford Road	1,002 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lincolnshire Co-operative Society	Lincoln Co-Operative, 52-60 Argyle Street		459 yd
Asda	Sleaford Road		1,027 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fenside Community Centre Taverner Road		264 yd
Park Academy ROBIN HOODS WALK	grass pitches	784 yd
Rosebury Avenue Playing Fields ROSEBERY AVENUE	grass pitches	786 yd
Boston Indoor Bowls Club ROSEBERY AVENUE	indoor bowls	814 yd
Boston Squash Rackets Club ROSEBERY AVENUE	health and fitness suite, squash courts	836 yd
Tattershall Road TATTERSHALL ROAD	grass pitches	927 yd
Peter Paine Performance Centre ROSEBERY AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	937 yd
Boston Tennis Club SLEAFORD ROAD	indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	938 yd
Haven High Academy (Marian Campus) MARIAN CAMPUS MARIAN CAMPUS MARIAN ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,043 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	39.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	38.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	61.42 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	61.42 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PE21 8NH