← PE12 area guide Side by side

PE12 or PE20?

Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.

The short version
PE12
South Holland
PE20
Boston
Median home sale nearby £277,000
from 18 sales
Average sold price £119,475
Area price growth (YoY) +7.6% (South Holland) +2.9% (Boston)
Dwelling type Detached house Detached house
Floor area 427 m² 288 m²
Built 1983–1990 2012
Energy rating D B
Heating cost (EPC est.) £3406/yr
Flood zone Zone 3 (high probability) Zone 3 (high probability)
Crime nearby 1 recorded
Deprivation decile 4 of 10 4 of 10

Common questions

Is PE12 or PE20 the more affluent area?

On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, PE12 sits in decile 4 of 10 and PE20 in decile 4, where 10 is the least deprived.

Should I buy in PE12 or PE20?

That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.

A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.