Postcode DN21 1DU is located in an urban city, within the Gainsborough South-West ward of West Lindsey in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Gainsborough West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 393.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gainsborough West is £28,800 per year. The nearest station is Gainsborough Lea Road located about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Gainsborough West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 24 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Gainsborough West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 393.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Gainsborough West is £28,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 255 ft away from DN21 1DU.
Gainsborough West near DN21 1DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gainsborough Lea Road located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gainsborough Lea Road | N/A | Walking directions to Gainsborough Lea Road |
| 0.6 mi | Gainsborough Central | N/A | Walking directions to Gainsborough Central |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Gainsborough South-West area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £383,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £225,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £111,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £71,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gainsborough South-West
In the DN21 1DU postcode area, located within Gainsborough West, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN21 1DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Corner Shop | 2 Strafford Street, Gainsborough, DN21 1DU | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Caddy's Kabin | 122 Trinity Street, Gainsborough, DN21 1JD | Walking directions to Caddy's Kabin |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Lea Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1AF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Trinity Mini Market | 114 Trinity Street, Gainsborough, DN21 1HS | Walking directions to Trinity Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Trinity Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2HA | Walking directions to Tesco |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.