Affluence in PE21 1
How PE21 1 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Boston
- Region
- East Midlands
- Population
- 3,743 (2024)
PE21 1Postcode sector · Boston
How well off PE21 1 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, PE21 1 scores 1.5 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is education and skills (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Education and skills1.0
- Income1.5
- Crime1.5
- Living environment1.5
- Older people in low-income households1.5
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Employment2.5
- Health and disability2.5
- Barriers to housing and services3.5
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
67.3% of adults in PE21 1 are in work, above the England average of 55.7%. 9.5% are retired and 4.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
15.2% of adults in PE21 1 work in managerial or professional jobs, less than half the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
16.3% of adults in PE21 1 hold a degree or equivalent, less than half the England average of 33.9%. 33.3% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.