Platting Road, Boston, PE21 9PN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE21 9PN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.7%	51.3%	-2.4%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	46.3%	48.7%	2.4%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of PE21 9PN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	20.1%	22.3%	2.2%	37.9%	-15.6%
Married: Opposite sex	66.1%	62.7%	-3.4%	44.2%	18.5%
Separated	1.8%	1.1%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	6.2%	6.4%	0.2%	9.1%	-2.7%
Widowed	5.9%	7.5%	1.6%	6.1%	1.4%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.4%) 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	49.6%	53.3%	3.7%	48.4%	4.9%
Good health	34.1%	36.1%	2.0%	33.6%	2.5%
Fair health	13.8%	7.6%	-6.2%	12.7%	-5.1%
Bad health	2.1%	2.7%	0.6%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.2%	0.4%	0.2%	1.2%	-0.8%

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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.9%	16%	-2.9%	18.2%	-2.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	7.5%	-3.1%	9.6%	-2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	12.3%	-2.2%	13.4%	-1.1%
Apprenticeship	2.7%	2.9%	0.2%	5.3%	-2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	13.1%	2.2%	16.9%	-3.8%
Degree or Similar	36.3%	45.2%	8.9%	33.8%	11.4%
Other	6.2%	2.9%	-3.3%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	6%	13.7%	7.7%	3.1%	10.6%
Pakistani	2.4%	11.9%	9.5%	2.7%	9.2%
Other Asian	3.3%	1.4%	-1.9%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black African	2.1%	4.5%	2.4%	2.5%	2.0%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.4%	0.6%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	81.4%	64.3%	-17.1%	81.4%	-17.1%
Arab	0%	2.9%	2.9%	0.6%	2.3%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 62.9% 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	84%	62.9%	-21.1%	83.2%	-20.3%
European Union	3.8%	11.1%	7.3%	6.1%	5.0%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0.4%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	2.6%	5.9%	3.3%	2.7%	3.2%
Middle East and Asia	9.1%	19.7%	10.6%	5.6%	14.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.1%	62.9%	-20.2%	83.2%	-20.3%
10+ Years	1.9%	19.5%	17.6%	9.8%	9.7%
5-10 Years	3.1%	5.3%	2.2%	2.9%	2.4%
2-5 Years	1.9%	4.7%	2.8%	2.2%	2.5%
Less than 2 years	10%	7.6%	-2.4%	1.9%	5.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68.4%	76.7%	-8.3%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Lithuania	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	7.8%	1.5%	6.3%
Turkey	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
North Africa	3.1%	0.1%	3.0%
Central and Western Africa	2%	0.3%	1.7%
Southern Asia	5.1%	1.2%	3.9%
No passport held	10.2%	13.5%	-3.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	16.8%	37.2%	-20.4%
Christian	51.5%	46.2%	5.3%
Hindu	4.1%	1.7%	2.4%
Muslim	19.9%	6.5%	13.4%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	7.2%	6.0%	1.2%

Safety

Is PE21 9PN dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around PE21 9PN was 46.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% lower than the Fishtoft average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

PE21 9PN has the 26th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Fishtoft and the 79th lowest crime rate of 209 local areas in Boston .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.7%.

🔎 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 9PN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 6/10 (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 - 3/10 (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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very 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

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 Platting Road, Boston, PE21 9PN

Estimated Average Property Prices for PE21 9PN

Average Price
£259,056

Semi-Detached
£192,005

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£303,758

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in PE21 9PN

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Tollfield Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2024-11-29	£254,741
18 Tollfield Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2024-09-13	£269,452
94 Tollfield Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2023-02-24	£177,105
20 Tollfield Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2021-03-18	£247,439
56 Tollfield Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£137,500	2019-04-18	£164,000

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PE21 9PN

Employment

PE21 9PN 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PE21 9PN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	120
Retired	119
Self-Employed	39
Part-Time Employee	38
Student (economically inactive)	22
Looking after home or family	22
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	3
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	56
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	16
Education	14
Construction	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Real estate activities	7
Other	6
Information and communication	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Boston Nursery School Church Road , PE21 0LJ	3out of 4	1,567 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Boston St Mary's RC Primary Voluntary Academy Ashlawn Drive , PE21 9PX	3out of 4	331 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tower Road Academy Ashlawn Drive , PE21 9PX	3out of 4	480 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas CE Primary Academy Woad Farm Road , PE21 0EF	2out of 4	1,476 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Park Academy Robin Hoods Walk , PE21 9LQ	2out of 4	1,600 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Boston Pioneers Free School Academy Fydell Crescent , PE21 8SS	3out of 4	1,842 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Boston High School Spilsby Road , PE21 9PF	3out of 4	375 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
Haven High Academy Marian Road , PE21 9HB	2out of 4	1,255 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Boston Grammar School South End , PE21 6JY	2out of 4	1,640 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	1,564 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	367 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St George's Preparatory School & Little Dragons Preschool 126 London Road , PE21 7HB	- not rated	3,275 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Aspiration House School Church Road , PE22 0NX	- not rated	3,584 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bridge House Independent School Grantham Road , PE21 7NL	- not rated	4,014 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Burton House & Premier Inn	Wainfleet Road	467 yd
ULH Tea @ Pilgrim	Pilgrim Hospital, Sibsey Road	725 yd
The Ropers Arms	Ropers Arms, 34 Horncastle Road	880 yd
Bombay Club, Mombasa, Love Mumbai, Jasmine Royale, Hana Bay, ShakaZulu	New England Hotel, 49 Wide Bargate	1,074 yd
Country Gourmet	47 Wide Bargate	1,074 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Mill Inn	The Mill Inn, 148 Spilsby Road	341 yd
Burton House Bowling Club	Wainfleet Road	467 yd
Kings Arms	Kings Arms, 13 Horncastle Road	880 yd
Boston Central Racing Pigeon	Boston Central Racing Pigeon Club, 91 Field Street	1,038 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Rice and Spice	Rice & Spice, 55 Wide Bargate		1,084 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Food Warehouse	Boston Shopping Park, Unit 1 Horncastle Road		1,002 yd
Iceland Foods	Iceland Frozen Foods, 38a Wide Bargate		1,060 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Haven High Academy (The Tollfield Campus) TOLLFIELD CAMPUS TOLLFIELD CAMPUS TOLLFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	125 yd
Boston High School (Spilsby Road Site) SPILSBY ROAD	grass pitches	478 yd
Tower Road Academy ASHLAWN DRIVE	grass pitches	525 yd
The Workhouse Gymnasium MAUD STREET	health and fitness suite	973 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	54.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	54.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	54.5%

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	34.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	35.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	63.08 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	63.08 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19.1 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PE21 9PN