Low Road is in Friskney, Boston and in East Lindsey district. PE22 8NQ 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 Low Road, Friskney, Boston, PE22 8NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PE22 8PA, PE22 8NH, PE22 8NY, PE22 8NG, PE22 8NU, PE22 8PT, PE22 8NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PE22 8NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 PE22 8NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% 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 | 18% | 20.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.3% | 59% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 14.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 8.5% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 10% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 (69.7%) 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 | 36.7% | 37.4% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 32.3% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 20.1% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 6% | 8.6% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 8NQ this area, 30.4% 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42% | 30.4% | -11.6% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 14.8% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 14.4% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 15.2% | 9.3% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 17% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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 | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 97.4% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 98.1% | 98.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 98.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 37.1% | 13.5% | 23.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 65.2% | 46.2% | 19.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Low Road was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.2% lower than the Croft average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Low Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Croft and the 50th lowest crime rate of 488 local areas in East Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands Low Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-07-30 | £114,683 |
| Meersbrook Low Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-10-05 | £185,532 |
| South View Low Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-02-15 | £232,046 |
| The Nook Low Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-10-20 | £415,564 |
| Treetops Low Road, Boston, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-09-24 | £239,028 |
PE22 8NQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in PE22 8NQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School Magdalen Road , Wainfleet PE24 4DD | 3out of 4 | 5,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor Inn | The Anchor Inn, Church End | 378 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Road Playing Field ASH-LEA ASH-LEA YAWLING GATE ROAD | grass pitches | 751 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 | 96.2% |
| 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 | 3.8% |
| Median download speed | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.