King Street is in Boston and in Boston district. PE21 8UX is located in the Skirbeck electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Boston and Skegness. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about King Street, Boston, PE21 8UX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE21 8UU, PE21 8BF, PE21 8UY, PE21 8DR, PE21 8DB, PE21 8UW, PE21 8TS, PE21 8UR, PE21 8GJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE21 8UX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 49.8% | 48.1% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.9% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 8UX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% 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 | 48.7% | 54.7% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 24.7% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 15% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 48.1% | 51.1% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 36% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 10.3% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8UX this area, 36.7% 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 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 36.7% | 8.7% | 18.2% | 18.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 13.3% | 3.0% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 10.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 7.7% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.9% | 6.5% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -10.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 16.1% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 35.3% | 8.9% | -26.4% | 2.8% | 6.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.5% | 84.9% | -9.6% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, just 30.9% 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 | 41.9% | 30.9% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -52.3% |
| European Union | 53.3% | 63.3% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 57.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.7% 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 | 41.9% | 30.9% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -52.3% |
| 10+ Years | 21.1% | 17.7% | -3.4% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 21.1% | 24.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 21.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.5% | 16.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 10.9% | 9.5% | 1.9% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 17.2% | 76.7% | -59.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 17.8% | 0.3% | 17.5% |
| Poland | 15.9% | 1.3% | 14.6% |
| Romania | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 24.6% | 1.5% | 23.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Street was 278.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 167.2% higher than the Fishtoft average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
King Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Fishtoft and the 20th highest crime rate of 209 local areas in Boston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 135.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 King Street, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2017-09-25 | £109,216 |
| 70 King Street, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2017-04-28 | £159,264 |
| 72 King Street, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2014-09-05 | £109,175 |
| 72 King Street, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2011-03-24 | £100,259 |
| 66 King Street, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2007-01-26 | £193,927 |
PE21 8UX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 154 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 68 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Nursery School Church Road , PE21 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staniland Academy Peck Avenue , PE21 8DF | 4out of 4 | 394 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boston Pioneers Free School Academy Fydell Crescent , PE21 8SS | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Road Academy Carlton Road , PE21 8QX | 4out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boston West Academy Sussex Avenue , PE21 7QG | 4out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Primary Academy Wyberton Low Road , PE21 7RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boston Grammar School South End , PE21 6JY | 2out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haven High Academy Marian Road , PE21 9HB | 2out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boston High School Spilsby Road , PE21 9PF | 3out of 4 | 2,436 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,248 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,272 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boston Endeavour Academy Kitwood Road , PE21 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge House Independent School Grantham Road , PE21 7NL | - not rated | 1,949 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspiration House School Church Road , PE22 0NX | - not rated | 5,465 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Garden | 18 Liquorpond Street | 290 yd | |
| Tapas Lounge Restaurant | 73 West Street | 407 yd | |
| La Dabuleanu | 108 West Street | 414 yd | |
| Raj Palace and Shapla | 79 West Street | 437 yd | |
| Merkur Slots | 45 West Street | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Inn | Robin Hood, 104 High Street | 372 yd | |
| Boston & County Club | Park Gate | 379 yd | |
| The Eagle Public House | The Eagle, 144 West Street | 441 yd | |
| Infinity Cafe Bar | 16b West Street | 543 yd | |
| Golden Lion | Golden Lion, 46 High Street | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian's Fish and Chips | Brians Fish Shop, 55-56 Liquorpond Street | 261 yd | |
| Swojskie Jadlo | 90 High Street | 372 yd | |
| Chicken Palace | 112 West Street | 409 yd | |
| Phoenix Chinese Takeaway | 140b West Street | 412 yd | |
| Naan Wala Pizza and Grill | 87 West Street | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Supermarket | Boston Supermarket, 8 George Street | 365 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 2, Queen Street | 375 yd | |
| Aldi | Queen Street | 377 yd | |
| Asda | Sleaford Road | 600 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd | Woodville Road | 668 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trugym Boston SLEAFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| Boston Grammar School ROWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| The Jakemans Stadium YORK STREET | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Garfitts Lane GARFITS LANE | grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.08 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.