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Gainsborough East

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Gainsborough East Population

7,477

Population density

1,583.1 per km²

Crime

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

British

6,999

93.63%

Other White

209

2.8%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.64%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.56%

Other

0.47%

Total population: 7,475

Economics

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

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 88 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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	28	£229,000	£161,800	£218,750	£261,250	£305,998
Flats	5	£72,000	£61,800	£67,000	£73,000	£78,600
Semi-Detached	19	£164,000	£122,800	£151,500	£208,500	£220,320
Terraced	36	£128,750	£55,450	£94,238	£151,250	£166,750

10 years median price trend in Gainsborough East

All postcodes in Gainsborough East

DN211RR

Somerby Road

DN211SN

Queensway

DN211SX

Newton Close

DN211SW

Heapham Road

DN211ZH

Pilgrims Approach

DN211QX

Gainsborough East

DN211SR

Pasture Road

DN211SS

Coningsby Close

DN211PP

Foxby Lane

DN211XG

Ravendale Road

DN211RQ

Eastern Avenue

DN211GD

Marshall Way

DN211RF

Woodfield Road

DN211SH

Heapham Road

DN211TB

Heapham Crescent

DN211YU

Riseholme Road

DN211YX

Fillingham Close

DN211GL

Kestrel Avenue

DN211RA

Gainsborough East

DN211RG

Cherry Tree Road

DN211NH

Scampton Way

DN211QG

Somerby Court

DN211WE

Coupland Close

DN211ZE

Plymouth Close

DN211TY

Middlefield Lane

DN211UF

Priory Close

DN211UU

Middlefield Lane

DN211WG

The Holt

DN211TZ

Claythorne Drive

DN211ZB

Pilgrims Way

DN211PW

The Pines

DN211SF

Tealby Close

DN211YZ

Glentham Road

DN211DZ

John Jenkinson Close

DN211EQ

Corringham Road

DN211RL

Holme Walk

DN211XU

Marshall Way

DN211PH

Adelaide Close

DN211ST

Elsham Walk

DN211TR

Caenby Close

DN211UY

Hainton Close

DN211HH

Coxs Hill

DN211NX

Park Springs Road

DN211XR

Pingle Close

DN211UE

The Green

DN211WD

Fosseway

DN211AS

Gainsborough East

DN211PG

Park Springs Road

DN211RU

Danes Road

DN211TA

Baines Road

DN211FJ

Caldicott Drive

DN211LY

Carr Lane

DN211PL

Park Springs Road

DN211UR

The Walk

DN211XW

Kingerby Close

DN211FL

Geoff Lane

DN211HQ

Summer Hill

DN211RD

Highfield Close

DN211ZL

Richardson Rise

DN211SB

Keelby Road

DN211UA

Thurlby Road

DN211ZA

Brewster Road

DN211TG

Whites Wood Lane

DN211GQ

Falcon Grove

DN211QW

Claremont Road

DN211SU

Elsham Walk

DN211EB

Wharton Close

DN211LT

Edlington Court

DN211TD

Heapham Crescent

DN211GH

Peacock Place

DN211PF

Redman Close

DN211QY

Newlands

DN211RP

Gainsborough East

DN211WF

The Spinney

DN211WH

The Rowans

DN211XN

Rothwell Close

DN211PD

Pilham Court

DN211SJ

Heapham Road

DN211TH

Whites Wood Lane

DN211UZ

Lissington Road

DN211WJ

The Alders

DN211NL

Richardson Rise

DN211QR

Middlefield Lane

DN211XL

Dunholme Close

DN211PT

Heapham Road South

DN211ZD

Adlington Mews

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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