The Avenue is in Friskney, Boston and in East Lindsey district. PE22 8NG is located in the Friskney 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 The Avenue, Friskney, Boston, PE22 8NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE22 8PA, PE22 8NQ, PE22 8NH, PE22 8NF, PE22 8NY, PE22 8NB, PE22 8NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE22 8NG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.4% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.6% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 18.8% | 26.1% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 50.8% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11% | 7.1% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 12.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.5% | 25.6% | -7.9% | 48.4% | -22.8% |
| Good health | 33% | 34.5% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 25.3% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 12.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 PE22 8NG this area, 33.4% 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 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.7% | 33.4% | -11.3% | 18.2% | 15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.9% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 10.9% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 15.4% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 17.7% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.6% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.6% | 97.6% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 97.6% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 33.9% | 13.5% | 20.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 65% | 46.2% | 18.8% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Avenue was 49.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.7% lower than the Croft average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Avenue has the 9th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Croft and the 236th lowest crime rate of 488 local areas in East Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenton The Avenue, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-07-01 | £166,889 |
| Marlan Jo The Avenue, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-11-08 | £191,339 |
| Walnut Lodge The Avenue, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2016-10-14 | £217,763 |
| Dunromin The Avenue, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £229,950 | 2015-08-06 | £345,458 |
| Leo-Land The Avenue, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2010-09-30 | £185,143 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PE22 8NG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friskney All Saints Church of England Primary School Church End , Friskney PE22 8RD | - not rated | 801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School Magdalen Road , Wainfleet PE24 4DD | 3out of 4 | 5,432 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrangle Primary School Main Road , Wrangle PE22 9AS | 2out of 4 | 5,463 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gpc Specialist Tearoom Cic | Manor Bungalow, Howgarth Lane | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor Inn | The Anchor Inn, Church End | 297 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Road Playing Field ASH-LEA ASH-LEA YAWLING GATE ROAD | grass pitches | 662 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.