Tower Road, Boston, PE21 9BB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE21 9BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.7%	50.3%	-1.4%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	48.3%	49.7%	1.4%	49.0%	0.7%

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	28.6%	30.8%	2.2%	37.9%	-7.1%
Married: Opposite sex	45.7%	44.3%	-1.4%	44.2%	0.1%
Separated	1.4%	2.3%	0.9%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	11.4%	10.9%	-0.5%	9.1%	1.8%
Widowed	12.9%	11.8%	-1.1%	6.1%	5.7%

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	38.8%	43.8%	5.0%	48.4%	-4.6%
Good health	39.2%	36.2%	-3.0%	33.6%	2.6%
Fair health	16.7%	16.2%	-0.5%	12.7%	3.5%
Bad health	4.9%	2.8%	-2.1%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	0.4%	1%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

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 13.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	40.5%	24.9%	-15.6%	18.2%	6.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.4%	13.6%	2.2%	9.6%	4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.7%	16.3%	-0.4%	13.4%	2.9%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	10.9%	8.0%	5.3%	5.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	15.4%	4.4%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	11%	13.1%	2.1%	33.8%	-20.7%
Other	6.7%	5.9%	-0.8%	2.8%	3.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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%	1.4%	1.4%	1.1%	0.3%
Indian	0.4%	2.8%	2.4%	3.1%	-0.3%
Other Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.6%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97%	94.5%	-2.5%	81.4%	13.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.7% 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	89.4%	79.7%	-9.7%	83.2%	-3.5%
European Union	7.2%	16.2%	9.0%	6.1%	10.1%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	3.4%	2.3%	5.6%	-2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.9%	0.7%	-1.2%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89%	79.9%	-9.1%	83.2%	-3.3%
10+ Years	2.7%	9.3%	6.6%	9.8%	-0.5%
5-10 Years	4.2%	7.3%	3.1%	2.9%	4.4%
2-5 Years	3%	2.8%	-0.2%	2.2%	0.6%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	53.8%	76.7%	-22.9%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Lithuania	10.3%	0.3%	10.0%
Poland	4.8%	1.3%	3.5%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Central and South America	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
No passport held	25.2%	13.5%	11.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.9%	37.2%	-9.3%
Christian	65.2%	46.2%	19.0%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Tower Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tower Road was 64.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.2% lower than the Fishtoft average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Tower Road has the 31st lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Fishtoft and the 100th lowest crime rate of 208 local areas in Boston .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.7%.

🔎 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. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in PE21 9BB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 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 - 9/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 5/10 (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) - 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 Tower Road are based on 142 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 Tower Road, Boston, PE21 9BB

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE21 9BB

Average Price
£264,095

Semi-Detached
£203,326

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£285,798

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Tower Road

Average Price
£227,849

Semi-Detached
£201,672

Terraced
£233,196

Detached
£258,992

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Tower Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
85 Tower Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2025-03-25	£246,807
97 Tower Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£253,000	2022-06-17	£259,719
148 Tower Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2021-10-20	£184,503
75 Tower Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2021-09-27	£297,158
79 Tower Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£139,950	2021-08-13	£157,503

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE21 9BB

Employment

PE21 9BB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Retired	54
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	14
Student (economically inactive)	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Looking after home or family	6
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Human health and social work activities	17
Transport and storage	9
Education	7
Construction	5
Other	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Information and communication	2
Real estate 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	961 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Boston Tower Road Primary School Ashlawn Drive , PE21 9PX	- not rated	546 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tower Road Academy Ashlawn Drive , PE21 9PX	3out of 4	546 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Boston St Mary's RC Primary School Ashlawn Drive , PE21 9PX	- not rated	585 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston Ashlawn Drive , PE21 9PX	3out of 4	585 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Boston Woad Farm Road , PE21 0EF	- not rated	806 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Saint Bede's Catholic Science College Tollfield Road , PE21 9PN	- not rated	487 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Boston High School Spilsby Road , PE21 9PF	- not rated	1,056 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School
Boston High School Spilsby Road , PE21 9PF	3out of 4	1,056 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Kitwood County Secondary School for Boys Mill Road , PE21 0HF	- not rated	1,138 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Boston Grammar School South End , PE21 6JY	3out of 4	1,282 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	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	1,035 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The John Fielding Community Special School Ashlawn Drive , PE21 9PX	- not rated	473 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Boston Endeavour Academy Kitwood Road , PE21 0PX	3out of 4	473 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Conway School Tunnard Street , PE21 6PL	- not rated	1,311 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Chestnuts Pupil Referral Unit The Carlton Centre , Carlton Road PE21 8LN	- not rated	2,303 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St George's Preparatory School & Little Dragons Preschool 126 London Road , PE21 7HB	- not rated	2,836 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
Eagles Fish and Chip Shop	Eagles Fish Restaurant, 56 Main Ridge East	853 yd
Bombay Club, Mombasa, Love Mumbai, Jasmine Royale, Hana Bay, ShakaZulu	New England Hotel, 49 Wide Bargate	931 yd
Country Gourmet	47 Wide Bargate	931 yd
Burton House & Premier Inn	Wainfleet Road	968 yd
The Ropers Arms	Ropers Arms, 34 Horncastle Road	1,049 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Queen of Spades Public House	Wellington Road	620 yd
Boston Central Racing Pigeon	Boston Central Racing Pigeon Club, 91 Field Street	789 yd
The New Inn	New Inn, Pen Street	933 yd
Boston Snooker Centre	Boston Snooker Centre, Artillery Row	940 yd
The Mill Inn	The Mill Inn, 148 Spilsby Road	965 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Frytime's Fish and Chips	19 Forbes Road	594 yd
Vickers Fish and Chip Shop	Church Road	781 yd
Main Ridge	Main Ridge Chinese, 71 Main Ridge East	787 yd
Kebab A Way	Kebab A Way, 70 Main Ridge East	801 yd
Munch 'n' Lunch	56 Pen Street	933 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lincolnshire Co-op	14-16 Eastwood Road	521 yd
Iceland Foods	Iceland Frozen Foods, 38a Wide Bargate	996 yd
Food Warehouse	Boston Shopping Park, Unit 1 Horncastle Road	1,013 yd
Lincolnshire Co-operative	Skirbeck Road	1,034 yd
Lidl	Tawney Street	1,068 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Haven High Academy (The Tollfield Campus) TOLLFIELD CAMPUS TOLLFIELD CAMPUS TOLLFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	500 yd
Tower Road Academy ASHLAWN DRIVE	grass pitches	539 yd
Boston St Nicholas Ce Primary School WOAD FARM ROAD	grass pitches	815 yd
The Workhouse Gymnasium MAUD STREET	health and fitness suite	860 yd
Geoff Moulder Leisure Complex ROWLEY ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	963 yd
The Jakemans Stadium YORK STREET	grass pitches	1,000 yd
Boston College (Closed) Boston College de Montford Campus Boston College de Montford Campus Mill Road	grass pitches	1,049 yd
Boston High School (Spilsby Road Site) SPILSBY ROAD	grass pitches	1,066 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	84.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	84.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	84.6%

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	60.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	51.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PE21 9BB