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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

DN212AQ

Bridge Street

DN212TJ

Ropery Road

DN212TZ

Willow Close

DN212UL

Rachel Close

DN211BH

High Street

DN212BX

Gainsborough South-West

DN212RR

North Marsh Road

DN215WT

North Street

DN211FA

Foxby Mews

DN212DP

Silver Street

DN212FN

Gainsborough North

DN212TN

Queensfield

DN213BD

Morton Front

DN211LB

Ashcroft Road

DN211LD

Ashcroft Road

DN211NN

Scampton Way

DN211WT

Bradshaw Way

DN212PB

Curzon Street

DN219SB

Beaumont Street

DN219ZZ

Gainsborough South-West

DN211AF

Lea Road

DN212AL

Trinity Street

DN212AP

Tooley Street

DN212JH

Church Street

DN212NT

Ropery Road

DN212QR

Edward Road

DN212QW

Gainsborough North

DN211BD

St Andrews Court

DN211DE

Shakespeare Street

DN211JT

Bridge Street

DN212AU

Spring Gardens

DN212AX

St Thomas Mews

DN212EZ

Roseway

DN212HA

Trinity Street

DN212NG

Cobden Street

DN211BW

Queen Street

DN212AY

Spring Gardens

DN212RY

Noel Street

DN211AH

Summergangs Lane

DN211AX

Mayflower Close

DN211DT

Stanley Street

DN211GR

Willoughby Chase

DN211JU

Bridge Road

DN211LW

Lea Road

DN212AG

Spring Gardens

DN212HH

Malpas Avenue

DN212JW

Church Street

DN212NQ

Bright Street

DN212TX

Greystones Road

DN211BQ

Sandsfield Lane

DN212DL

Caskgate Street

DN212FL

Templar Mews

DN212NY

Albany Street

DN212QZ

Ulster Road

DN211AR

Lea Road

DN212NB

Parnell Street

DN212PN

Haldane Street

DN212SF

Rowston Close

DN212DD

Lord Street

DN212EQ

Southolme

DN212EW

Etherington Street

DN212LJ

Scott Street

DN212LL

Forster Street

DN212NA

Albert Terrace

DN212PR

Burns Street

DN211AS

Gainsborough East

DN212RS

Salisbury Street

DN211HS

Trinity Street

DN211JD

Trinity Street

DN211QJ

Althing Place

DN211QP

Housecarl End

DN212JQ

Tower Street

DN211DA

Sandsfield Lane

DN211FL

Geoff Lane

DN211HX

Pillard House Lane

DN211TP

Jutes Close

DN211WS

Gainsborough South-West

DN212FB

James Court

DN212SS

Morton Terrace

DN219EZ

North Street

DN211DN

Ruskin Street

DN212DJ

Caskgate Street

DN212FH

Gainsborough North

DN212PT

Japan Road

DN212QN

Northolme

DN212SD

Melrose Road

DN211BU

Marlborough Street

DN211BX

Wellington Street

DN212BY

Market Place

DN212NR

Riverside Approach

DN212QX

Ulster Road

DN212RB

Gainas Avenue

DN212TU

North Warren Road

DN211DW

Gordon Street

DN212BG

Marshall's Rise

DN212NJ

Cobden Street

DN212TP

Mayfield Avenue

DN212TY

Cedar Close

DN211BZ

Dickenson Terrace

DN212BE

Market Street

Data Sources

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