Hartley Street is in Boston and in Boston district. PE21 9BS is located in the Witham 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 Hartley Street, Boston, PE21 9BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE21 9BD, PE21 9BN, PE21 9HQ, PE21 6PA, PE21 6PD, PE21 9TE, PE21 9BU, PE21 6SE, PE21 6RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE21 9BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.7% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.3% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 36.5% | 37.7% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 34.1% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 16.2% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 10.9% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 | 35.4% | 39.1% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 35.9% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 15.5% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 8.3% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 9BS this area, 35.4% 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 14.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.5% | 35.4% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 13.6% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 9.9% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 7% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 11.6% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 14.2% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -19.6% |
| Other | 10.4% | 8.3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 5.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95% | 92% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 57.2% 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 | 64.6% | 57.2% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -26.0% |
| European Union | 30.4% | 41.7% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 35.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.6% | 57.2% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -26.0% |
| 10+ Years | 12.1% | 9.5% | -2.6% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.8% | 13.5% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 10.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 9.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 10.1% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 35% | 76.7% | -41.7% |
| Lithuania | 14.6% | 0.3% | 14.3% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 14.9% | 1.5% | 13.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 26.4% | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 67% | 46.2% | 20.8% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hartley Street was 408.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 292.3% higher than the Fishtoft average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Hartley Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Fishtoft and the 9th highest crime rate of 209 local areas in Boston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 133.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Hartley Street, Boston, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £99,500 | 2024-10-30 | £99,697 |
| 25 Hartley Street, Boston, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2024-10-09 | £97,693 |
| 3 Hartley Street, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £109,950 | 2024-09-27 | £111,921 |
| 35 Hartley Street, Boston, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2024-08-13 | £107,300 |
| 2 Hartley Street, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2024-06-06 | £115,737 |
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Nursery School Church Road , PE21 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Road Academy Ashlawn Drive , PE21 9PX | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Academy Robin Hoods Walk , PE21 9LQ | 2out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boston St Mary's RC Primary Voluntary Academy Ashlawn Drive , PE21 9PX | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Road Academy Carlton Road , PE21 8QX | 4out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boston Pioneers Free School Academy Fydell Crescent , PE21 8SS | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven High Academy Marian Road , PE21 9HB | 2out of 4 | 544 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boston High School Spilsby Road , PE21 9PF | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Boston Grammar School South End , PE21 6JY | 2out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 1,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Endeavour Academy Kitwood Road , PE21 9PX | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Preparatory School & Little Dragons Preschool 126 London Road , PE21 7HB | - not rated | 2,626 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge House Independent School Grantham Road , PE21 7NL | - not rated | 3,007 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspiration House School Church Road , PE22 0NX | - not rated | 4,578 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ropers Arms | Ropers Arms, 34 Horncastle Road | 199 yd | |
| Svyturys Restaurant | Svyturys, 2a Tawney Street | 275 yd | |
| Bombay Club, Mombasa, Love Mumbai, Jasmine Royale, Hana Bay, ShakaZulu | New England Hotel, 49 Wide Bargate | 349 yd | |
| Country Gourmet | 47 Wide Bargate | 349 yd | |
| Shephards Bakers Ltd | 21 Wide Bargate | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms | Kings Arms, 13 Horncastle Road | 199 yd | |
| Jo's Salsa Bar | Jo's Salsa Bar, 1 Red Lion Street | 479 yd | |
| Boston Central Racing Pigeon | Boston Central Racing Pigeon Club, 91 Field Street | 524 yd | |
| Carpenters Arms | Carpenters Arms Inn, Witham Street | 530 yd | |
| The New Inn | New Inn, Pen Street | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice and Spice | Rice & Spice, 55 Wide Bargate | 353 yd | |
| Munch 'n' Lunch | 56 Pen Street | 554 yd | |
| Andys Fish & Chip Shop | Andys, 14 Tattershall Road | 628 yd | |
| doMuk | Domuk Pizza Takeaway, 16 Dolphin Lane | 637 yd | |
| Kebab A Way | Kebab A Way, 70 Main Ridge East | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Warehouse | Boston Shopping Park, Unit 1 Horncastle Road | 105 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Frozen Foods, 38a Wide Bargate | 218 yd | |
| Lidl | Tawney Street | 279 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods | Heron Food Store, 26a Wide Bargate | 328 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 12 Wide Bargate | 414 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park Boston Norfolk Street | tennis courts | 273 yd |
| The Workhouse Gymnasium MAUD STREET | health and fitness suite | 320 yd |
| Haven High Academy (Marian Campus) MARIAN CAMPUS MARIAN CAMPUS MARIAN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| Tower Road Academy ASHLAWN DRIVE | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Park Academy ROBIN HOODS WALK | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| The Jakemans Stadium YORK STREET | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Boston High School (Spilsby Road Site) SPILSBY ROAD | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Boston Grammar School ROWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Haven High Academy (The Tollfield Campus) TOLLFIELD CAMPUS TOLLFIELD CAMPUS TOLLFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 84.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.7% |
| 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 | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.12 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.