PE21 postcode: what it's like to live there
The PE21 district covers Boston Central & North, Wyberton West & Fen, Fishtoft & Wyberton East. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 8 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£167k
England £300k
Recorded crime
156
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
3.8 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£32,368
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
90%
of homes
Council tax
£1,775
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
11 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in PE21
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£265k
Semi-detached
£171k
Terraced
£128k
Primary schools in PE21
- Boston Pioneers Free School Academy · PE21 8SS · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 16% in England
- Boston West Academy · PE21 7QG · Good (2024) · Top 38% in England
- Carlton Road Academy · PE21 8QX · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 26% in England
- Fishtoft Academy · PE21 0SF · Remains Good (2024) · Top 46% in England
- Hawthorn Tree School · PE21 0PT · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 35% in England
- Park Academy · PE21 9LQ · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 11% in England
- Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston · PE21 9PX · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 34% in England
- St Nicholas CE Primary Academy · PE21 0EF · Good (2023) · Bottom 21% in England
- St Thomas CofE Primary Academy · PE21 7RZ · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Bottom 40% in England
- Staniland Academy · PE21 8DF · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 47% in England
- Tower Road Academy · PE21 9PX · Remains Good (2024) · Top 43% in England
- Wyberton Primary Academy · PE21 7BZ · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 37% in England
Secondary schools in PE21
- Boston High School · PE21 9PF · Remains Good (2024) · Top 9% in England
- Haven High Academy · PE21 9HB · Inadequate (2024) · Bottom 2% in England
- The Boston Grammar School · PE21 6JY · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Top 26% in England
Fee-paying schools in PE21
- Bridge House Independent School · PE21 7NL · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
- Conquest School · PE21 9PX · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in PE21
- Apex ASC Boston · PE21 7RA
- Clarence House Boston · PE21 6ST
- Holy Trinity Pre-school · PE21 9NS · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Acorns Nursery · PE21 6DA · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Lions Nursery Ltd · PE21 6PL · Good (Ofsted)
- Pilgrim Hospital Day Nursery · PE21 9QS · Good (Ofsted)
- Smiley Faces Childcare · PE21 6TL · Good (Ofsted)
- The Home Nursery · PE21 8SP · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Chiefs Day Nursery · PE21 7TT · Good (Ofsted)
- Mon Ami Children's Nursery @ 84-86 Woodville Road · PE21 8BB · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in PE21
- Greyfriars Surgery · PE21 6JU
- Liquorpond Surgery · PE21 8UE
- Parkside Medical Centre · PE21 6PF
- The Sidings Medical Practice · PE21 8EG
Neighbourhoods in PE21
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of PE21 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Central & North | 30% | £149k | Very high | 9 min |
| Wyberton West & Fen | 18% | £210k | Average | 12 min |
| Fishtoft & Wyberton East | 18% | £236k | Average | 13 min |
| Fenside & Lister Way | 17% | £136k | High | 8 min |
| Skirbeck | 14% | £167k | Average | 10 min |
| Kirton, Frampton & Algarkirk | 3% | £249k | Average | 24 min |
Questions
Where is the PE21 postcode?
PE21 covers 8 neighbourhoods in Boston Central & North, Wyberton West & Fen, Fishtoft & Wyberton East, with 1,118 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in PE21?
The typical home price across PE21's neighbourhoods is £167k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in PE21?
12 primary and 3 secondary state schools have a PE21 postcode, plus 2 fee-paying.