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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 165 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
165
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
86.29(+150%)
Anti-social behaviour
63.63(+277%)
Shoplifting
33.72(+288%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.43(+242%)
Public order
11.81(+71%)
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 166 recent sales, the median property price is £126,000 in Gainsborough West area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,750 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gainsborough West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached21£204,995£2,400
Flats6£66,750£1,214
Semi-Detached66£150,000£1,609
Terraced73£80,000£1,033

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

DN211BQ

Sandsfield Lane

DN211AF

Lea Road

DN212JP

Trinity View

DN212BX

Gainsborough South-West

DN212HD

Spital Terrace

DN219SB

Beaumont Street

DN212QB

Ropery Road

DN212AQ

Bridge Street

DN219DY

North Street

DN211DF

Drake Street

DN212HL

Marshall'S Rise

DN211AE

Gainsborough East

DN211GS

Meldrum Drive

DN212TB

Gainsborough North

DN211JD

Trinity Street

DN212HP

North Street

DN211LS

Bridge Street

DN212RB

Gainas Avenue

DN212PQ

Asquith Street

DN212RQ

Morton Terrace

DN212LQ

Cecil Street

DN211FN

Parkside Way

DN212JU

Church Street

DN211LH

Lea Road

DN212JE

Rectory Avenue

DN212NZ

The Quays

DN212JR

Church Street

DN212BZ

Market Place

DN211FP

Harold Brace Road

DN212PR

Burns Street

DN211BE

Florence Terrace

DN211DG

Drake Street

DN212HJ

Jubilee Crescent

DN212SU

Acland Street

DN211AD

Lea Road

DN212AU

Spring Gardens

DN211HX

Pillard House Lane

DN212PH

Campbell Street

DN212NL

Ropery Road

DN212FL

Templar Mews

DN212QZ

Ulster Road

DN213BD

Morton Front

DN211JZ

Trent Street

DN212NQ

Bright Street

DN211LQ

Carr Lane

DN212SS

Morton Terrace

DN212FB

James Court

DN211LW

Lea Road

DN212NG

Cobden Street

DN211QL

Gainsborough North

DN212LN

Acland Street

DN212PL

Bowling Green Road

DN211ND

Lea Court

DN211EY

Beech Avenue

DN212QN

Northolme

DN211GG

Bridge Street

DN219ZZ

Gainsborough South-West

DN212LL

Forster Street

DN212QY

Ulster Road

DN212TR

Ropery Road

DN212AB

Lewis Street

DN212PJ

Campbell Street

DN212NP

Ropery Road

DN212FD

Handel Court

DN212WB

Alderton Chase

DN211HZ

Wall Street

DN211AH

Summergangs Lane

DN213AD

Morton Front

DN212JB

Northolme

DN212LB

Alfred Street

DN212LD

Lincoln Street

DN212SB

Melrose Villas

DN211LA

Waterworks Street

DN212QG

Cecil Court

DN212NT

Ropery Road

DN212AE

Bridge Street

DN211LE

King Street

DN212QP

Edward Road

DN211BJ

Cleveland Street

DN212FQ

Gainsborough South-West

DN212LY

Gladstone Street

DN212PF

Birrell Street

DN212RD

Gainas Avenue

DN212PU

George Street

DN212AS

Bridge Street

DN212QR

Edward Road

DN212HE

Spital Terrace

DN212AY

Spring Gardens

DN211DX

Burton Street

DN212HB

Charlotte Court

DN212SF

Rowston Close

DN212SD

Melrose Road

DN212TH

Ropery Road

DN211WU

Sir Thomas Avenue

DN211TP

Jutes Close

DN211QJ

Althing Place

DN212LA

Garfield Street

DN211BG

Sandsfield Lane

DN212QA

Bowling Green Road

DN212NX

Ropery Road

Data Sources

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