Oak Crescent, Boston, PE21 9EZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PE21 9EZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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	51.5%	53.1%	1.6%	51.0%	2.1%
Male	48.5%	46.9%	-1.6%	49.0%	-2.1%

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	23.8%	22.1%	-1.7%	37.9%	-15.8%
Married: Opposite sex	53.7%	48.4%	-5.3%	44.2%	4.2%
Separated	1.3%	3.7%	2.4%	2.2%	1.5%
Divorced	9.1%	14.3%	5.2%	9.1%	5.2%
Widowed	12.1%	11.5%	-0.6%	6.1%	5.4%

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	37.4%	34.1%	-3.3%	48.4%	-14.3%
Good health	43.9%	44.6%	0.7%	33.6%	11.0%
Fair health	14.5%	17.1%	2.6%	12.7%	4.4%
Bad health	3.8%	3.1%	-0.7%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	0.4%	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.

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 16.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.2%	20.9%	-13.3%	18.2%	2.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.7%	13.6%	-1.1%	9.6%	4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.6%	17.7%	-0.9%	13.4%	4.3%
Apprenticeship	3%	10.9%	7.9%	5.3%	5.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	16.8%	5.5%	16.9%	-0.1%
Degree or Similar	10.4%	16.8%	6.4%	33.8%	-17.0%
Other	7.8%	3.2%	-4.6%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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)
Other Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
White	98.5%	99.2%	0.7%	81.4%	17.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.2% 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	92%	82.2%	-9.8%	83.2%	-1.0%
European Union	7.3%	17.8%	10.5%	6.1%	11.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92%	82.2%	-9.8%	83.2%	-1.0%
10+ Years	0.8%	6.6%	5.8%	9.8%	-3.2%
5-10 Years	3.1%	9.3%	6.2%	2.9%	6.4%
2-5 Years	2.3%	1.9%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.3%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	55%	76.7%	-21.7%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Lithuania	5.8%	0.3%	5.5%
Poland	6.6%	1.3%	5.3%
Romania	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other EU countries	4.7%	1.5%	3.2%
No passport held	26.4%	13.5%	12.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.2%	37.2%	-10.0%
Christian	68.5%	46.2%	22.3%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Oak Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Crescent was 130.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.5% higher than the Fishtoft average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Oak Crescent has the 27th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Fishtoft and the 52nd highest crime rate of 209 local areas in Boston .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in PE21 9EZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Oak Crescent are based on 76 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 Oak Crescent, Boston, PE21 9EZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE21 9EZ

Average Price
£179,646

Semi-Detached
£174,442

Terraced
£179,262

Detached
£212,668

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oak Crescent

Average Price
£192,725

Semi-Detached
£189,109

Terraced
£158,907

Detached
£219,560

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oak CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
54 Oak Crescent, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2025-05-30	£154,545
40 Oak Crescent, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2024-12-18	£195,140
10 Oak Crescent, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2024-11-28	£172,434
11 Oak Crescent, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2024-10-18	£166,874
44 Oak Crescent, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£166,000	2024-09-26	£177,448

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE21 9EZ

Employment

PE21 9EZ 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 retired residents living in PE21 9EZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	85
Full-Time Employee	77
Part-Time Employee	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	4
Self-Employed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Manufacturing	24
Human health and social work activities	23
Transport and storage	9
Education	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	6
Construction	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	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	2,260 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	138 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Carlton Road Academy Carlton Road , PE21 8QX	4out of 4	1,094 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tower Road Academy Ashlawn Drive , PE21 9PX	3out of 4	1,410 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Boston St Mary's RC Primary Voluntary Academy Ashlawn Drive , PE21 9PX	3out of 4	1,416 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Boston Pioneers Free School Academy Fydell Crescent , PE21 8SS	3out of 4	1,588 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	331 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Boston High School Spilsby Road , PE21 9PF	3out of 4	1,434 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
The Boston Grammar School South End , PE21 6JY	2out of 4	1,739 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	2,071 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	1,511 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bridge House Independent School Grantham Road , PE21 7NL	- not rated	2,840 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's Preparatory School & Little Dragons Preschool 126 London Road , PE21 7HB	- not rated	3,042 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Aspiration House School Church Road , PE22 0NX	- not rated	5,160 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
Boston Lock Cafe	Witham Bank East	511 yd
The Ropers Arms	Ropers Arms, 34 Horncastle Road	778 yd
The Cabin	193 Carlton Road	923 yd
Continental Restaurant	Continental Restaurant, 8 Red Lion Street	932 yd
Svyturys Restaurant	Svyturys, 2a Tawney Street	956 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Boston Town Football Club	Boston F C, Tattershall Road	764 yd
Kings Arms	Kings Arms, 13 Horncastle Road	778 yd
Carpenters Arms	Carpenters Arms Inn, Witham Street	817 yd
Jo's Salsa Bar	Jo's Salsa Bar, 1 Red Lion Street	932 yd
The 20 Bar	20 Wormgate	971 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Andys Fish & Chip Shop	Andys, 14 Tattershall Road	630 yd
Burger 37	36 Shaw Road	891 yd
Pizza King	98a Carlton Road	948 yd
Rice and Spice	Rice & Spice, 55 Wide Bargate	1,084 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Food Warehouse	Boston Shopping Park, Unit 1 Horncastle Road	871 yd
Iceland Foods	Iceland Frozen Foods, 38a Wide Bargate	955 yd
Lidl	Tawney Street	958 yd
Heron Frozen Foods	Heron Food Store, 26a Wide Bargate	980 yd
Morrisons Daily	12 Wide Bargate	989 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Park Academy ROBIN HOODS WALK	grass pitches	206 yd
Haven High Academy (Marian Campus) MARIAN CAMPUS MARIAN CAMPUS MARIAN ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	226 yd
Central Park Boston Norfolk Street	tennis courts	783 yd
Fenside Community Centre Taverner Road		879 yd
Tattershall Road TATTERSHALL ROAD	grass pitches	942 yd
The Workhouse Gymnasium MAUD STREET	health and fitness suite	1,082 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	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	39.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	60.8 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	60.8 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PE21 9EZ