Station Approach Boston
5 addresses across 3 postcodes (PE21), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3605093.
- Flood: 14 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 50% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Boston, about 90 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 450 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: 3 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Sidings Medical Practice, about 220 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 427 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (91% of about 700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- WEST STREET JUNCTION BOX, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Rear of 4-20 Sleaford Road, Boston, permissioned (180 m)
- The Duke of York, 7 Lincoln Lane, Boston, permissioned (240 m)
- Crown House, Lincoln Lane, Boston, permissioned (300 m)
- 34-40 Wormgate, Boston: up to 5 homes, 2 (400 m (0.2 miles))
- New Castle Inn, 36 Fydell Street, Boston: up to 32 homes, 1 (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Former nightclub/World Buffet, 23-25 High Street & 24 Bridge Street, Boston, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Land to the north of Fountain Lane, Boston: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Land north of Broadfield Lane (East of Friars Gate), Boston, permissioned (500 m (0.3 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, 10 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 27 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 38 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 38 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 8RN | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| PE21 8RL | zone 3 | 10 / 4 / 25 | unlikely |
| PE21 8RP | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | 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 8RL | 95% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
| PE21 8RN | 50% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| PE21 8RP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Boston 267,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 90 m |
| Hubberts Bridge 760 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Swineshead 1,230 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 49 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bus Station Boston | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Boston | 140 m |
| Car parks | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bond St Parking | 230 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 69.9 km (43 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | East Midlands Airport EMA | 88.7 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Sidings Medical Practice | 220 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 260 m |
| Hospital | Pilgrim Hospital (Nuh) | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Boston Police Station | 320 m |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Applegreen - Boston Service Station | 80 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.6 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 50 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 5.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Botolph, a listed building (Grade I), 430 m (0.3 miles) east. 225 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 14 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Botolph | Listed building, Grade I | 430 m (0.3 miles) east |
| The Assembly Rooms | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Boston Sessions House | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Exchange Buildings, 36-39 Market Place | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Hussey Tower | Scheduled monument | 890 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Moated site 480m north east of Wyberton West Hospital | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Boston Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grange Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Pioneer Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Beech Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Jenny's Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Kingfisher Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Westgate Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 4 |
3 of the street's 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 1 from railways, 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 | 250 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 |
| Boston Pioneers Free School Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 440 m (0.3 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 |
| Staniland Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 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 |
| The Boston Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 760 m (0.5 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 |
| Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Haven High Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tower Road Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Boston West Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Boston Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Nicholas CE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currys PE21 8RJ | Retailers - other | 40 m | Exempt | |
| Bubbleistic PE21 8RL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| A Taste of Portugal PE21 8RF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2021 |
| The Eagle Public House PE21 8RE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2019 |
| Zhu Guang PE21 8RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Baltic Food and Grocery PE21 8RE | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Taste of Home PE21 8RE | Retailers - other | 130 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Boston Krispy PE21 8RE | Retailers - other | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Merkur Slots PE21 8RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Phoenix Chinese Takeaway PE21 8RE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 13 May 2025 |
| Euro Drinks and Food PE21 8RE | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Panku Streetfood PE21 8EH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Cake Box Boston Ltd PE21 8EH | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Raj Palace and Shapla PE21 8QZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Asda PE21 8EQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 135 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 |
| Shoplifting | 39 |
| Other theft | 25 |
| Bicycle theft | 23 |
| Public order | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Trafalgar Place (104); On or near Supermarket (59); On or near Station Street (39); On or near Trinity Street (36); On or near Albert Terrace (32).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 48% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 72% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 8% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 58% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 15% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Trinity Street · James Street · Station Street · Mountains Passage · Leicester Square · Trafalgar Place · Lincoln Lane · West Row · Pipe Office Lane · George Street · Bond Street · Portland 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.