16,823TOTAL POPULATION
6,997HOUSEHOLDS
4.1%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£30,160AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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PE22 POSTCODE REGION

Peterborough (PE22)

The PE22 postcode area is located in the Peterborough postcode town region, within the county of Lincolnshire, and contains a total of 879 individual postcodes.

There are 144 electoral wards in the PE22 postcode area, including Boston, Bourne, Chatteris, Downham Market, Hunstanton, Huntingdon, King's Lynn, March, Peterborough, Sandringham, Skegness, Spalding, Spilsby, St Ives, St Neots, Stamford, Swaffham, Wisbech which come under the local authority of the Boston Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 15% of people in PE22 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of PE22 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The PE22 postcode area is a Post Office district in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It covers the villages of Northcott, Charltons, North Thoresby, Frieston, West Ashby, Markby, Old Leake and Wrangle.

PE22 is situated approximately eight miles from the seaside town of Skegness and 40 miles east of the historic city of Lincoln.

It is an extremely rural area and in that sense is separated from the major urban centres. The idyllic countryside surroundings and rolling hills make it the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The local economy is primarily focused on agriculture, with farming and horticulture being the dominant sectors. The area also has some small-scale manufacturing sites, light engineering plants, and a few equestrian centers.

The climate in PE22 is generally mild. The warmest months are June, July, and August, during which time temperatures can reach between 18 and 26 degrees Celsius. The winter months, however, can be quite cold, with snowfall occurring from time to time.

This postcode area is served primarily by public transport in the form of bus services. There are also some rural services passing through the region from nearby towns and cities.

In terms of education, the postcode area has several primary schools and one secondary school, as well as a private primary school.

In terms of leisure activities, there are a number of local activities to engage in. These range from outdoor attractions, such as nearby beaches, golf courses, and wooded areas, to the towns' pubs, local historical sites, and a series of shopping outlets.

In terms of communications, the area is served primarily by digital mobile services and broadband, with landlines being the least common method of communication. The area is also covered by the local television channel, East Coast TV.

ThePE22 postcode area is a rural, isolated location. It is the perfect place for those who are looking for a good mix of leisure and outdoor activities, as well as a peaceful atmosphere.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in PE22 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 15%AB
  • 57%C2/C2
  • 28%DE

According to census records, 15% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 93%WHITE
  • 7%NON-WHITE

93% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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PE22Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire

The county of Lincolnshire

PE22 is located in the county of Lincolnshire, in England.

Lincolnshire has a total population of 1,073,300, making it the 18th largest county in the UK.

Lincolnshire has a total area of 2693 square miles, and a population density of 153 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Lincolnshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodePE22
Postal TownPeterborough
MSOA NameBoston 001
LSOA NameBoston 001C
CountyLincolnshire
RegionLincolnshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityBoston
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

PE22 Electoral Wards

The postal region of PE22, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Anton's Gowt
Asgarby
Spilsby
Ashby by Partney
Baythorpe
Benington
Benington Sea End
Blackjack
Boston
Boston Long Hedges
Boston West
Brand End
Bratoft
Brothertoft
Bunker's Hill
Burgh le Marsh
Burton Corner
Butterwick
Carrington
Chain Bridge
Cowbridge
Croft
Dalderby
Dickon Hills
Drayton
East Keal
East Kirkby
Eastville
Fenhouses
Fen Side
Firsby
Fishtoft
Fishtoft Drove
Fold Hill
Frampton
Frampton West End
Freiston
Freiston Shore
Friskney
Friskney Eaudyke
Frith Bank
Frithville
Gipsey Bridge
Great Steeping
Gunby
East Lindsey
Hagnaby
Hagnaby Lock
Hall End
Haltham
Haltoft End
Halton Fenside
Halton Holegate
Hareby
Haven Bank
Hedgehog Bridge
High Barn
High Ferry
Hilldyke
Hobhole Drain
Holland Fen
Hubbert's Bridge
Hundleby
Hundle Houses
Hurn's End
Irby in the Marsh
Keal Cotes
Kirkby Fenside
Kirkby on Bain
Kirton
Kirton End
Kirton Holme
Lade Bank
Langrick
Langrick Bridge
Leake
Leake Commonside
Leake Fold Hill
Leverton
Leverton Highgate
Leverton Lucasgate
Leverton Outgate
Little Steeping
Mareham le Fen
Martin
Mavis Enderby
Medlam
Midville
Miningsby
Monksthorpe
Moorby
Moorhouses
Moor Side
New Bolingbroke
New England
Newham
New Leake
New York
Northlands
Old Bolingbroke
Old Leake
Orby
Reedham
Revesby
Revesby Bridge
Roughton
Sandy Bank
Scrane End
Scrivelsby
Scrub Hill
Sibsey
Sibsey Fen Side
Skirbeck
Skirbeck Quarter
Small End
Spilsby
Steeping
Stickford
Stickney
Tamworth Green
The Haven
Thorpe Culvert
Thorpe Fendykes
Thorpe St Peter
Toft Hill
Toynton All Saints
Toynton Fen Side
Toynton St Peter
Tumby
Tumby Woodside
Wainfleet All Saints
Wainfleet Bank
Wainfleet St Mary
Wainfleet Tofts
West End
West Houses
West Keal
Wilksby
Willoughby Hills
Wood Enderby
Wrangle
Wrangle Bank
Wrangle Lowgate
Wrangle Low Ground
Wyberton
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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