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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

DN211PU

Ravendale Road

DN212AR

Little Church Lane

DN212NU

Ropery Road

DN212QJ

Arkwright Street

DN211FR

Foxby Mews

DN211FX

Foxby Lane

DN211LA

Waterworks Street

DN212BL

Market Street

DN212FG

Bourne Way

DN212FQ

Gainsborough South-West

DN212JS

Church Street

DN212RZ

Mowbray Street

DN219EU

Gainsborough South-West

DN211AB

Lea Road

DN211BL

Britannia Terrace

DN211DH

Cromwell Street

DN211EA

Bettys Lane

DN212HR

North Street

DN212LF

Balfour Street

DN212TF

Greystones Road

DN211AQ

Copper Beech Close

DN212NF

Morley Street

DN212SG

Love Lane

DN212TL

Woodland Avenue

DN212BQ

Marshall's Rise

DN211AD

Lea Road

DN211BS

Wheeldon Street

DN211FN

Parkside Way

DN212JE

Rectory Avenue

DN212PD

Ropery Road

DN212RJ

Morton Terrace

DN212UR

Anastasia Close

DN212HL

Marshall'S Rise

DN212JB

Northolme

DN211JH

Gainsborough South-West

DN211JZ

Trent Street

DN212EU

Market Place

DN212JT

New Street

DN212UD

Warren Close

DN211WR

Burgh Close

DN212LH

Fawcett Street

DN212RT

Beaufort Street

DN212RX

Hotspur Road

DN212TG

Bracken Close

DN211AT

Lea Road

DN211ED

Thomas Cooper Drive

DN211LZ

Ashcroft Road

DN211YL

Gainsborough North

DN211BA

Lea Place

DN212DW

Silver Street

DN212JX

Church Street

DN212TA

Elizabeth Close

DN212TH

Ropery Road

DN211DQ

Bacon Street

DN212LQ

Cecil Street

DN212SE

Nelson Street

DN212SY

Morton Terrace

DN212TD

Horsley Road

DN211JW

Trinity Street

DN211LU

Bridge Street

DN212DQ

Lord Street

DN212EY

Northolme View

DN212PQ

Asquith Street

DN212QY

Ulster Road

DN212RP

Woods Terrace

DN211JF

Trinity Street

DN212HZ

Carlisle Street

DN212JG

Tennyson Street

DN212JR

Church Street

DN212LY

Gladstone Street

DN212ST

Morton Terrace

DN211DX

Burton Street

DN212BP

Market Place

DN212QD

Ropery Road

DN212RN

North Marsh Road

DN212RU

Beaufort Street

DN212SZ

Ropery Road

DN212EG

Torr Street

DN212HD

Spital Terrace

DN212HU

All Saints Mews

DN212JU

Church Street

DN212LD

Lincoln Street

DN212TE

St Pauls Road

DN212AJ

Wembley Street

DN212QG

Cecil Court

DN212QP

Edward Road

DN212SA

Melrose Road

DN212TQ

Greystones Road

DN212RA

Gainas Avenue

DN211DP

Washington Street

DN211JA

Bridge Street

DN211QL

Gainsborough North

DN212FD

Handel Court

DN212FR

Gainsborough South-West

DN212LB

Alfred Street

DN212NE

Grove Court

DN212QB

Ropery Road

DN212TT

North Warren Road

DN212WB

Alderton Chase

DN211LL

Lea Road

Data Sources

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