Elan Close Boston
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (PE21), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3604885.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £132,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 1, D: 1, E: 1).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Boston costs £2,309 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Boston, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 250 m away, and Witham Way (20 hectares) is about 490 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 3 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Sidings Medical Practice, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 750 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 274 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | £132,000 | £132,000 | £132,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 2019 | 1 PE21 8LQ | Semi-detached | £125,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Aug 2014 | 2 PE21 8LQ | Semi-detached | £132,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 50 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (3); House, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, end-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (6); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5); rented (private) (1); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Boston in 2026-27: Band D £2,309 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,539 | £1,796 | £2,052 | £2,309 | £2,822 | £3,335 | £3,848 | £4,617 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (69% of about 1,390 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- New Castle Inn, 36 Fydell Street, Boston: up to 32 homes, 1 (200 m)
- 5-7 Witham Bank East, Boston.: up to 24 homes, 1 (360 m)
- 1, Witham Town, Boston: up to 6 homes, 3 (360 m)
- Rear of 4-20 Sleaford Road, Boston, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- 2 Union Place, Boston, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- The Duke of York, 7 Lincoln Lane, Boston, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- 34-40 Wormgate, Boston: up to 5 homes, 2 (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Land to the north of Fountain Lane, Boston: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 55 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 56 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 56 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE21 8LQ | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
| PE21 8LG | zone 2 | 0 / 2 / 48 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 3 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE21 8LG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE21 8LQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Boston 267,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hubberts Bridge 760 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Swineshead 1,230 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fydell Court Boston | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Boston | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking Boston Market Place | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 69.4 km (43 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | East Midlands Airport EMA | 88.6 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Sidings Medical Practice | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Pilgrim Hospital (Nuh) | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Boston Police Station | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Applegreen - Boston Service Station | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.6 ha | 250 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Witham Way 20 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 25 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Boston Sessions House, a listed building (Grade II*), 720 m (0.4 miles) east. 158 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 7 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Sessions House | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Parish Church of St Botolph | Listed building, Grade I | 720 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Centenary Methodist Church and Attached Church Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) east |
| The Assembly Rooms | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Hussey Tower | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Boston Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Moated site 480m north east of Wyberton West Hospital | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grange Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Pioneer Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Beech Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Jenny's Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Westgate Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Kingfisher Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 8 |
2 of the street's 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Boston: see them on the Boston page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Road Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 260 m | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Staniland Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Boston Pioneers Free School Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Haven High Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Boston West Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Boston Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Tower Road Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Boston College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Boston High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Boston Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berry's Newsagents PE21 8LF | Retailers - other | 10 m | 4 Good | 28 Apr 2015 |
| Pizza King PE21 8PQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Baltic Food Park Boston Limited PE21 8LH | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Bridge House Independent School PE21 8PB | School/college/university | 140 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Carlton Road Youth Club PE21 8LN | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2018 |
| Boston Belle | Other catering premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Prince George | Other catering premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2021 |
| One Stop PE21 8PH | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Rancho Boston Ltd PE21 9JU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Carlton Road Academy PE21 8QX | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2023 |
| Baltic Shop PE21 8NS | Retailers - other | 320 m | 4 Good | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Riverside Early Years PE21 9JU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Boston Lock Cafe PE21 9JU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2024 |
| Rayan Food Ltd PE21 8PJ | Retailers - other | 360 m | 4 Good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Fenside Community Group For All PE21 8NL | Other catering premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 |
| Shoplifting | 52 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Bicycle theft | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 7 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fydell Street (137); On or near Granville Street (47); On or near Albert Street (18); On or near Horace Street (16); On or near Argyle Street (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 53% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 5% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 40% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 43% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 25% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Fydell Street · Fydell Court · Albert Street · Albert Court · Orchard Street · Horace Street · Witham Gardens · Castle Street · Bartol Crescent · Bowman Close · Granville Street · Sydney Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.