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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

DN211WT

Bradshaw Way

DN212NF

Morley Street

DN212JW

Church Street

DN212TY

Cedar Close

DN212JZ

Bayard Street

DN212FG

Bourne Way

DN211NN

Scampton Way

DN212RU

Beaufort Street

DN211HS

Trinity Street

DN212QJ

Arkwright Street

DN211AT

Lea Road

DN211HT

Primrose Street

DN212UQ

Vanessa Drive

DN212UJ

Vanessa Drive

DN211BU

Marlborough Street

DN212PD

Ropery Road

DN211DH

Cromwell Street

DN212NA

Albert Terrace

DN212HS

North Street

DN211WS

Gainsborough South-West

DN211FX

Foxby Lane

DN212HQ

Spital Terrace

DN212HU

All Saints Mews

DN212QS

Arthur Road

DN212PB

Curzon Street

DN211AW

Lea Road

DN211LB

Ashcroft Road

DN212TN

Queensfield

DN212RE

Carson Road

DN211JL

Clinton Terrace

DN212TP

Mayfield Avenue

DN212BP

Market Place

DN212LG

Acland Street

DN212AA

Colville Terrace

DN212DJ

Caskgate Street

DN212TD

Horsley Road

DN212PE

Mercer Road

DN212PW

Japan Road

DN211JH

Gainsborough South-West

DN211FS

Miller Way

DN211QP

Housecarl End

DN212PT

Japan Road

DN212LJ

Scott Street

DN212FR

Gainsborough South-West

DN212TW

Mayfield Avenue

DN219EU

Gainsborough South-West

DN212QD

Ropery Road

DN212UE

Catherine Close

Data Sources

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