Friar Way, Boston, PE21 9ER

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PE21 9ER has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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	48.9%	49%	0.1%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	51.1%	51%	-0.1%	49.0%	2.0%

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	32.2%	37.6%	5.4%	37.9%	-0.3%
Married: Opposite sex	44.5%	43%	-1.5%	44.2%	-1.2%
Separated	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	12.3%	14.5%	2.2%	9.1%	5.4%
Widowed	8.8%	5%	-3.8%	6.1%	-1.1%

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 (87.2%) 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	44.3%	52.1%	7.8%	48.4%	3.7%
Good health	34.6%	35.1%	0.5%	33.6%	1.5%
Fair health	13.9%	10.8%	-3.1%	12.7%	-1.9%
Bad health	5.7%	2.1%	-3.6%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	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 9ER this area, 31.8% 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 20.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.2%	31.8%	-3.4%	18.2%	13.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	13.2%	2.6%	9.6%	3.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.9%	13.6%	1.7%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	5.9%	3.3%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	12.3%	2.2%	16.9%	-4.6%
Degree or Similar	18.1%	20.5%	2.4%	33.8%	-13.3%
Other	11.5%	2.7%	-8.8%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.4%
Other Asian	3.2%	2.8%	-0.4%	1.6%	1.2%
Black African	0%	2.1%	2.1%	2.5%	-0.4%
Other Black	0%	1%	1.0%	0.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95%	89.9%	-5.1%	81.4%	8.5%
Roma	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Other	0%	2.1%	2.1%	1.6%	0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 69.7% 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	80%	69.7%	-10.3%	83.2%	-13.5%
European Union	16.8%	22.3%	5.5%	6.1%	16.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	0.4%	1%	0.6%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.9%	5.6%	2.7%	5.6%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	78.9%	69.4%	-9.5%	83.2%	-13.8%
10+ Years	3.6%	13.2%	9.6%	9.8%	3.4%
5-10 Years	5.7%	10.4%	4.7%	2.9%	7.5%
2-5 Years	10.4%	3.1%	-7.3%	2.2%	0.9%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	3.8%	2.4%	1.9%	1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	54%	76.7%	-22.7%
Portugal	2.1%	0.5%	1.6%
Lithuania	5.6%	0.3%	5.3%
Poland	4.2%	1.3%	2.9%
Romania	3.1%	0.9%	2.2%
Other EU countries	7.3%	1.5%	5.8%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
No passport held	22.6%	13.5%	9.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.6%	37.2%	-0.6%
Christian	50.5%	46.2%	4.3%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	2.4%	6.5%	-4.1%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	8%	6.0%	2.0%

Safety

Is Friar Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friar Way was 98.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.9% lower than the Fishtoft average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Friar Way has the 33rd highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Fishtoft and the 70th highest crime rate of 209 local areas in Boston .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

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 9ER, 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (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 - 9/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Friar Way are based on 34 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 Friar Way, Boston, PE21 9ER

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE21 9ER

Average Price
£185,189

Semi-Detached
£210,739

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£181,539

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Friar Way

Average Price
£197,987

Semi-Detached
£224,619

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£188,399

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Friar WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Friar Way, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£201,500	2025-03-13	£201,106
1 Friar Way, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2022-11-08	£203,988
17 Friar Way, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2021-12-03	£228,114
3 Friar Way, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2021-11-01	£216,438
16 Friar Way, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2021-10-18	£163,824

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE21 9ER

Employment

PE21 9ER 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	80
Retired	42
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	18
Looking after home or family	14
Student (economically inactive)	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	6
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	30
Manufacturing	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Education	12
Administrative and support service activities	11
Construction	10
Transport and storage	10
Other	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance 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	1,856 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	392 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tower Road Academy Ashlawn Drive , PE21 9PX	3out of 4	992 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Boston St Mary's RC Primary Voluntary Academy Ashlawn Drive , PE21 9PX	3out of 4	1,013 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Carlton Road Academy Carlton Road , PE21 8QX	4out of 4	1,021 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Boston Pioneers Free School Academy Fydell Crescent , PE21 8SS	3out of 4	1,314 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	225 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Boston High School Spilsby Road , PE21 9PF	3out of 4	1,142 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
The Boston Grammar School South End , PE21 6JY	2out of 4	1,394 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	1,681 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Boston Endeavour Academy Kitwood Road , PE21 9PX	3out of 4	1,101 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St George's Preparatory School & Little Dragons Preschool 126 London Road , PE21 7HB	- not rated	2,830 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bridge House Independent School Grantham Road , PE21 7NL	- not rated	2,950 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aspiration House School Church Road , PE22 0NX	- not rated	4,804 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 Ropers Arms	Ropers Arms, 34 Horncastle Road	362 yd
Svyturys Restaurant	Svyturys, 2a Tawney Street	571 yd
Boston Lock Cafe	Witham Bank East	631 yd
Continental Restaurant	Continental Restaurant, 8 Red Lion Street	642 yd
Cafe Noglish	20 Wide Bargate	650 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kings Arms	Kings Arms, 13 Horncastle Road	362 yd
Carpenters Arms	Carpenters Arms Inn, Witham Street	595 yd
Jo's Salsa Bar	Jo's Salsa Bar, 1 Red Lion Street	642 yd
The 20 Bar	20 Wormgate	722 yd
Goodbarns Yard	Goodbarns Yard, 8 Wormgate	764 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Andys Fish & Chip Shop	Andys, 14 Tattershall Road	542 yd
Rice and Spice	Rice & Spice, 55 Wide Bargate	683 yd
Munch 'n' Lunch	56 Pen Street	874 yd
doMuk	Domuk Pizza Takeaway, 16 Dolphin Lane	880 yd
Pizza Perfection	Pizza Perfection, 5 Artillery Row	974 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Food Warehouse	Boston Shopping Park, Unit 1 Horncastle Road	451 yd
Iceland Foods	Iceland Frozen Foods, 38a Wide Bargate	549 yd
Lidl	Tawney Street	573 yd
Heron Frozen Foods	Heron Food Store, 26a Wide Bargate	608 yd
Morrisons Daily	12 Wide Bargate	650 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Haven High Academy (Marian Campus) MARIAN CAMPUS MARIAN CAMPUS MARIAN ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	229 yd
Park Academy ROBIN HOODS WALK	grass pitches	369 yd
Central Park Boston Norfolk Street	tennis courts	442 yd
The Workhouse Gymnasium MAUD STREET	health and fitness suite	666 yd
Tower Road Academy ASHLAWN DRIVE	grass pitches	873 yd
Boston High School (Spilsby Road Site) SPILSBY ROAD	grass pitches	1,043 yd
The Jakemans Stadium YORK STREET	grass pitches	1,083 yd
Fenside Community Centre Taverner Road		1,083 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	43.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	43.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	67.74 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	67.74 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PE21 9ER