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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

DN211WR

Burgh Close

DN211AL

Lea Road West

DN212EA

Heaton Street

DN212JJ

Church Street

DN212TJ

Ropery Road

DN211LR

Bridge Street

DN211ED

Thomas Cooper Drive

DN219EP

North Street

DN212BQ

Marshall's Rise

DN211LJ

Thornton Street

DN211DJ

Gordon Street

DN211JA

Bridge Street

DN211JS

King Street

DN212BL

Market Street

DN219EZ

North Street

DN212EH

Spring Gardens

DN211JT

Bridge Street

DN212TT

North Warren Road

DN212DT

Silver Street

DN212EZ

Roseway

DN212AX

St Thomas Mews

DN211EA

Bettys Lane

DN211JJ

Willoughby Street

DN212ST

Morton Terrace

DN211FA

Foxby Mews

DN212RS

Salisbury Street

DN211PS

Foxby Warren

DN212HN

Parish Mews

DN211AJ

Sandhall

DN211DS

Stanley Street

DN212QL

Cromford Street

DN212EF

Heaton Street

DN212RN

North Marsh Road

DN211AP

Lea Road

DN212FH

Gainsborough North

DN212PA

Albany Street

DN211LU

Bridge Street

DN212FP

Gainsborough North

DN212SE

Nelson Street

DN211AR

Lea Road

DN212TE

St Pauls Road

DN212RJ

Morton Terrace

DN212UR

Anastasia Close

DN215WT

North Street

DN212UD

Warren Close

DN211BB

Trafalgar Court

DN212TZ

Willow Close

DN212DW

Silver Street

DN212JX

Church Street

DN212JH

Church Street

DN211AS

Mary Ann Evans Way

DN212NW

Henley Court

DN211DP

Washington Street

DN219BD

North Street

DN211AX

Mayflower Close

DN211JF

Trinity Street

DN212DQ

Lord Street

DN212LW

Bradleys Walk

DN212AL

Trinity Street

DN212HR

North Street

DN211JR

Portland Terrace

DN212NY

Albany Street

DN212DB

Lord Street

DN212EG

Torr Street

DN211LN

Thorndike Mews

DN211BL

Britannia Terrace

DN212RA

Gainas Avenue

DN211DN

Ruskin Street

DN211LL

Lea Road

DN212SA

Melrose Road

DN211EE

Spital Hill

DN212FJ

Gainsborough North

DN212AR

Little Church Lane

DN212JA

Charles Street

DN211GR

Willoughby Chase

DN213BQ

Floss Mill Lane

DN212TU

North Warren Road

DN212DL

Caskgate Street

DN211DA

Sandsfield Lane

DN211NA

Lea Road

DN212NU

Ropery Road

DN212TQ

Greystones Road

DN211LD

Ashcroft Road

DN211BD

St Andrews Court

DN212SG

Love Lane

DN212FE

North Marsh Road

DN212AG

Spring Gardens

DN211BA

Lea Place

DN211BN

Frampton Terrace

DN211WN

Alfie Williams Way

DN212QW

Gainsborough North

DN211DL

Darwin Street

DN211AU

Mayflower Close

DN211BX

Wellington Street

DN219ER

North Street

DN212QT

Connaught Road

DN211BS

Wheeldon Street

DN212EU

Market Place

DN212BE

Market Street

DN211PU

Ravendale Road

Data Sources

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