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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

DN212FJ

Gainsborough North

DN212NP

Ropery Road

DN212PG

Asquith Street

DN212PL

Bowling Green Road

DN212QL

Cromford Street

DN212TW

Mayfield Avenue

DN211BE

Florence Terrace

DN211BT

Marlborough Street

DN211PN

Foxby Hill

DN212JP

Trinity View

DN212NL

Ropery Road

DN212PU

George Street

DN211JS

King Street

DN211ND

Lea Court

DN212NX

Ropery Road

DN211EY

Beech Avenue

DN212AS

Bridge Street

DN212BZ

Market Place

DN212HE

Spital Terrace

DN212HP

North Street

DN211DF

Drake Street

DN211JR

Portland Terrace

DN211LH

Lea Road

DN211LS

Bridge Street

DN212RQ

Morton Terrace

DN211BB

Trafalgar Court

DN211DL

Darwin Street

DN211JY

Ashcroft Road

DN212DZ

Hickman Street

DN212HB

Charlotte Court

DN212HW

Carlisle Mews

DN212RL

Morton Terrace

DN211JL

Clinton Terrace

DN211NA

Lea Road

DN211WU

Sir Thomas Avenue

DN212PP

Grey Street

DN212PS

Grey Street

DN212QS

Arthur Road

DN211FS

Miller Way

DN212DB

Lord Street

DN211AL

Lea Road West

DN211BP

Prospect Terrace

DN211PS

Foxby Warren

DN212EE

Hawksworth Street

DN212AB

Lewis Street

DN212DY

Gainsborough South-West

DN212HJ

Jubilee Crescent

DN213BQ

Floss Mill Lane

Data Sources

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