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PE21

BOSTON

Cambridgeshire, East Of England, England

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PE21 encompasses BOSTON and its surrounding areas in Cambridgeshire, East Of England.

Avg price £197,178
1yr change ▲ 3.9%
Crime 61% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£197,178

▲ 3.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

31% below national avg

Crime Rate

130.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

61% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

19 schools

Broadband Speed

333 Mbps

Property Prices in PE21

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PE21 is £197,178, which is 49% below the Cambridgeshire average of £383,701.

Properties in PE21 cost 31.3% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PE21 have risen 3.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £255,575 812
Semi-detached £164,311 537
Terraced £125,190 487
Flat £89,589 88
All types £197,178 2005

5-Year Price History

£192K £194K £196K £199K £201K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in PE21

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 130.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PE21 has a crime rate significantly 61% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
41.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
5.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
28.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
30.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in PE21

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PE21 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Hawthorn Tree School Primary Not inspected mi
Boston Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Boston College Post-16 Not inspected mi
Tower Road Academy Primary Not inspected mi
Boston West Academy Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

71,080

Population

62

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
25.0%
Private rent
18.0%
Social rent
20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PE21 are 333.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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333.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PE21 is collected by Boston. The Band D rate is £2,068/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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PE21 — BOSTON

Area Summary

PE21 (BOSTON) offers affordable property prices (£197,178, 31% below national average), higher-than-average crime (61% above national average), 19 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (333 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about PE21 BOSTON

What is the average house price in PE21 BOSTON?
The average house price in PE21 (BOSTON) is £197,178, based on 2005 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 31% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.9% over the past year.
Is PE21 BOSTON a safe area to live?
Crime in PE21 is above the national average (130.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (41.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (28.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of PE21 BOSTON?
The population of PE21 (BOSTON) is approximately 71,080 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 18% are privately rented, and 20% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in PE21?
The average broadband download speed in PE21 is 333 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 81%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in PE21 BOSTON?
There are 19 schools in or near PE21. 21% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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