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Gainsborough East

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About

Gainsborough East is a primarily residential ward situated on the eastern side of the town of Gainsborough, within the district of West Lindsey. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including post-war estates and more modern developments. It contains several local amenities such as schools, shops, and community facilities that serve the immediate population. The ward's layout is defined by its proximity to the River Trent, which forms a natural boundary to the south and east.

The landscape is generally flat, with open fields and agricultural land beginning to dominate towards its eastern edges. A notable local feature is the presence of the Gainsborough and Morton Terrace Light Railway, a heritage line that operates on select dates. The area provides practical access to the town centre via the A631, while maintaining a quieter, more suburban atmosphere compared to the central commercial zones.

Area overview

On average Gainsborough East has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gainsborough East is £40,921 per year. There are 4 schools in Gainsborough East: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gainsborough East is home to around 7,477 people, with a population density of about 1,583.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
38.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gainsborough East Population
7,477
Population density
1,583.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.66(+86%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.2(+163%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.02(+262%)
Shoplifting
16.45(+85%)
Public order
9.63(+38%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,999
93.63%
Other White
209
2.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
48
0.64%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
42
0.56%
Other
35
0.47%
Total population: 7,475

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,447
25.41%
Level 4 qualifications or above
973
17.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
962
16.89%
Level 3 (A level)
890
15.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
831
14.59%
Total 16+ residents: 5,694

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
768
24.46%
Owns outright
735
23.41%
Owns with a mortgage
680
21.66%
Social rents from council
485
15.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
384
12.23%
Total households: 3,140

Property prices in Gainsborough East

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £158,000 in Gainsborough East area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gainsborough East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gainsborough East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£226,998
Flats5£72,000
Semi-Detached19£164,000
Terraced37£127,500

10 years median price trend in Gainsborough East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gainsborough East.

All postcodes in Gainsborough East

DN211QS

Gainsborough East

DN211WL

Maple Court

DN211JX

Gainsborough East

DN211PR

Kenmare Crescent

DN211RY

Danes Road

DN211UT

The Drive

DN211XH

Dunholme Road

DN211YN

Lindsey Close

DN211TE

Baines Road

DN211BF

Woodland Chase

DN211JB

Parkside Way

DN211PX

Maybell Close

DN211SE

Riby Close

DN211PA

Turpin Close

DN211PQ

Saracen Close

DN211SY

Haltham Green

DN211XB

Ludford Crescent

DN211RT

Hill Crescent

DN211UL

Aisby Walk

DN211GT

Ling Drive

DN211NJ

Riseholme Road

DN211NF

Stirlin Place

DN211WB

Blackthorn Close

DN211RZ

Sandars Road

DN211SA

Glentham Road

DN211SL

Queensway

DN211UB

Dorton Avenue

DN211XQ

Enderby Crescent

DN211GU

Swan Court

DN211SP

Heapham Road

DN211SZ

Springthorpe Road

DN211AE

Gainsborough East

DN211NW

Gainsborough East

DN211RB

Woodfield Road

DN211TN

Springfield Close

DN211YY

Grasby Close

DN211GE

Rosefields

DN211GN

Fielding Way

DN211RJ

Theaker Avenue

DN211GJ

Heron Drive

DN211RN

Eastern Avenue

DN211TU

Limber Close

DN211UN

Middlefield Lane

DN211YR

Fairfax Close

DN211SD

Harpswell Close

DN211SG

Riseholme Road

DN211FQ

Wharton Close

DN211NT

Kexby Walk

DN211NZ

Hickman Court

DN211QT

Somerby Way

DN211GP

Heather Close

DN211HR

Spiksley Close

DN211TJ

Whites Wood Lane

DN211GB

Eliot Close

DN211TL

Whites Wood Lane

DN211UD

Thurlby Road

DN211XZ

Gainsborough East

DN211TS

Linwood Close

DN211WP

Alec Rose Grove

DN211YP

Aegir Close

DN211WQ

Riseholme Road

DN211RH

Theaker Avenue

DN211SQ

Apley Close

DN211TF

Richmond Road

DN211XJ

Dunholme Road

DN211DY

Willoughton Drive

DN211TT

Brocklesby Close

DN211WA

Birchwood View

DN211FX

Foxby Lane

DN211TQ

Whites Wood Lane

DN211UP

Upton Walk

DN211HY

Fernwood Mews

DN211NU

Middlefield Lane

DN211UQ

South Parade

DN211XA

Ravendale Road

DN211FN

Parkside Way

DN211UW

Sturgate Walk

DN211ZF

Pinter Lane

DN211PE

Bramley Court

DN211RE

Woodfield Road

DN211RS

Princess Walk

DN211YS

Francis Chichester Walk

DN211YT

Riseholme Road

DN211ZJ

Adelaide Close

DN211QZ

Newlands

DN211UG

Dunstall Walk

DN211EG

Spital Hill

DN211RW

Somerby Road

DN211XY

Heapham Road South

DN211YW

Swallow Close

DN211ED

Thomas Cooper Drive

DN211UX

Ravendale Road

DN211GA

Phoenix Court

DN211NY

Park Springs Road

DN211PJ

Victoria Close

DN211UH

North Parade

DN211XD

Ravendale Road

DN211RX

Danes Road

DN211GF

Dove Close

DN211NR

Gainsborough East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.