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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 moderate crime levels, with around 123 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
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
64.46(+87%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.87(+160%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.14(+211%)
Shoplifting
14.85(+71%)
Public order
7.09(+2%)
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 53 recent sales, the median property price is £156,500 in Gainsborough East area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £269,995.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gainsborough East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached13£210,000£1,970
Flats4£69,500£1,442
Semi-Detached16£170,998£2,078
Terraced20£134,250£1,398

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

DN211TD

Heapham Crescent

DN211NJ

Riseholme Road

DN211GT

Ling Drive

DN211YX

Fillingham Close

DN211PT

Heapham Road South

DN211FN

Parkside Way

DN211NU

Middlefield Lane

DN211XH

Dunholme Road

DN211PA

Turpin Close

DN211EG

Spital Hill

DN211TL

Whites Wood Lane

DN211UR

The Walk

DN211BF

Woodland Chase

DN211UZ

Lissington Road

DN211TR

Caenby Close

DN211GN

Fielding Way

DN211PG

Park Springs Road

DN211RE

Woodfield Road

DN211PE

Bramley Court

DN211XU

Marshall Way

DN211NR

Gainsborough East

DN211XQ

Enderby Crescent

DN211UY

Hainton Close

DN211AE

Gainsborough East

DN211ZL

Richardson Rise

DN211SU

Elsham Walk

DN211ZH

Pilgrims Approach

DN211GB

Eliot Close

DN211TZ

Claythorne Drive

DN211YS

Francis Chichester Walk

DN211RZ

Sandars Road

DN211GD

Marshall Way

DN211NF

Stirlin Place

DN211RS

Princess Walk

DN211XD

Ravendale Road

DN211RD

Highfield Close

DN211UL

Aisby Walk

DN211YR

Fairfax Close

DN211SD

Harpswell Close

DN211FQ

Wharton Close

DN211UX

Ravendale Road

DN211JX

Gainsborough East

DN211UD

Thurlby Road

DN211GH

Peacock Place

DN211SQ

Apley Close

DN211FJ

Caldicott Drive

DN211XG

Ravendale Road

DN211QX

Gainsborough East

DN211SG

Riseholme Road

DN211ST

Elsham Walk

DN211XJ

Dunholme Road

DN211DZ

John Jenkinson Close

DN211ED

Thomas Cooper Drive

DN211RG

Cherry Tree Road

DN211TF

Richmond Road

DN211NX

Park Springs Road

DN211WG

The Holt

DN211WJ

The Alders

DN211RN

Eastern Avenue

DN211PD

Pilham Court

DN211TB

Heapham Crescent

DN211SH

Heapham Road

DN211AS

Mary Ann Evans Way

DN211YU

Riseholme Road

DN211UA

Thurlby Road

DN211HY

Fernwood Mews

DN211WQ

Riseholme Road

DN211TA

Baines Road

DN211TE

Baines Road

DN211RQ

Eastern Avenue

DN211WF

The Spinney

DN211XL

Dunholme Close

DN211HH

Coxs Hill

DN211ZB

Pilgrims Way

DN211RU

Danes Road

DN211NW

Gainsborough East

DN211TJ

Whites Wood Lane

DN211QR

Middlefield Lane

DN211YY

Grasby Close

DN211UE

The Green

DN211FL

Geoff Lane

DN211GF

Dove Close

DN211NL

Richardson Rise

DN211HQ

Summer Hill

DN211SX

Newton Close

DN211WP

Alec Rose Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.