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Gainsborough West

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About

Gainsborough West covers the western side of the town, extending from the River Trent's edge inland. The area includes the residential neighbourhoods of Heapham and the western parts of the town centre. It is primarily a residential district with a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. The presence of the river and its associated flood defences is a dominant feature of the local landscape.

A key landmark is the parish church of St. Stephen, situated on the hillside. The area also contains several industrial estates and the town's main leisure centre. The Trent Port area, historically significant for river trade, lies within this district. Transport links are provided by the A631 road, which runs through the area, connecting to other parts of Lincolnshire.

Area overview

On average Gainsborough West has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 179 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gainsborough West is £36,857 per year. There are 8 schools in Gainsborough West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Gainsborough West is home to around 10,499 people, with a population density of about 1,779.2 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
179
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gainsborough West Population
10,499
Population density
1,779.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
89.25(+161%)
Anti-social behaviour
59.34(+261%)
Shoplifting
34(+283%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.91(+247%)
Public order
16.1(+131%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,648
91.91%
Other White
332
3.16%
Indian
65
0.62%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
65
0.62%
Other Asian
54
0.51%
Total population: 10,497

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,971
23.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,552
18.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,511
17.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,444
16.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,127
13.23%
Total 16+ residents: 8,516

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,795
35.47%
Owns outright
1,386
27.39%
Owns with a mortgage
1,043
20.61%
Other social rented
560
11.07%
Social rents from council
128
2.53%
Total households: 5,060

Property prices in Gainsborough West

Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £128,000 in Gainsborough West area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £383,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gainsborough West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£216,500
Flats5£73,500
Semi-Detached69£148,000
Terraced81£85,000

10 years median price trend in Gainsborough West

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

All postcodes in Gainsborough West

DN211LJ

Thornton Street

DN212PE

Mercer Road

DN212SU

Acland Street

DN211LR

Bridge Street

DN211BG

Sandsfield Lane

DN211YJ

Gainsborough North

DN212AA

Colville Terrace

DN212EA

Heaton Street

DN212PF

Birrell Street

DN212RE

Carson Road

DN212RF

Morton Terrace

DN212HN

Parish Mews

DN212NZ

The Quays

DN212QE

Old Showfields

DN211JB

Parkside Way

DN212SB

Melrose Villas

DN219EP

North Street

DN212ER

Beaumont Street

DN211LQ

Carr Lane

DN212FF

Shore Row

DN212JD

Northolme

DN212LA

Garfield Street

DN211AA

Lea Road

DN211AN

Lea Road

DN211AP

Lea Road

DN211BY

St Johns Terrace

DN211DR

Washington Street

DN211LE

King Street

DN212JA

Charles Street

DN212TR

Ropery Road

DN211WN

Alfie Williams Way

DN212AN

Tooley Street

DN212HS

North Street

DN212UA

Maple Close

DN211AJ

Sandhall

DN211BJ

Cleveland Street

DN212AE

Bridge Street

DN212UJ

Vanessa Drive

DN219ER

North Street

DN211AW

Lea Road

DN212JF

Tower Street

DN212JJ

Church Street

DN212JY

Gainsborough South-West

DN212LE

Acland Street

DN212LG

Acland Street

DN212LW

Bradleys Walk

DN212UE

Catherine Close

DN211BN

Frampton Terrace

DN211EE

Spital Hill

DN211HT

Primrose Street

DN212HQ

Spital Terrace

DN212QU

Connaught Road

DN212RD

Gainas Avenue

DN212TB

Gainsborough North

DN211JG

Trinity Street

DN211AE

Gainsborough East

DN211DJ

Gordon Street

DN211FP

Harold Brace Road

DN212AT

Bridge Street

DN212PH

Campbell Street

DN219DY

North Street

DN211DG

Drake Street

DN211NS

Viking Drive

DN212PJ

Campbell Street

DN212UQ

Vanessa Drive

DN211DD

Sandsfield Lane

DN212TS

Ropery Road

DN212EH

Spring Gardens

DN212QA

Bowling Green Road

DN219BD

North Street

DN211DU

Strafford Street

DN211HZ

Wall Street

DN212EF

Heaton Street

DN212LN

Acland Street

DN212NS

Ropery Road

DN212RG

Morton Terrace

DN211HR

Spiksley Close

DN212NW

Henley Court

DN212PA

Albany Street

DN219FH

Gainsborough South-West

DN211GG

Bridge Street

DN211LN

Thorndike Mews

DN212FP

Gainsborough North

DN213AD

Morton Front

DN211DB

Sandsfield Lane

DN211DS

Stanley Street

DN211GS

Meldrum Drive

DN212FE

North Marsh Road

DN212PW

Japan Road

DN212QT

Connaught Road

DN211JJ

Willoughby Street

DN212DT

Silver Street

DN212JZ

Bayard Street

DN212RH

Morton Terrace

DN212ND

Gladstone Street

DN211AU

Mayflower Close

DN211JN

Trinity Street

DN212UU

Margaret Close

DN211JQ

Linden Terrace

DN211LP

Bridge Street

Data Sources

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