Postcode DN21 1EY is located in an urban city, within the Gainsborough North area of West Lindsey in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Gainsborough West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gainsborough West is £36,857 per year. The median sale price in Gainsborough North is £150,000 (around £170 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £123,500 and £191,950. The nearest station is Gainsborough Central, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is The Levellings.
Gainsborough West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,948 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Gainsborough West has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.6% 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 per household in Gainsborough West is £36,857 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DN21 1EY.
Gainsborough West near DN21 1EY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gainsborough Central located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gainsborough Central | N/A | Walking directions to Gainsborough Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Levellings | Medium | Walking directions to The Levellings |
| 0.4 mi | Richmond Park | Small | Walking directions to Richmond Park |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £170 per square foot) in Gainsborough North area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £370,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £226,250 | £211 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £150,000 | £157 |
| Terraced | 53 | £128,500 | £157 |
| Flats | 2 | £67,500 | £158 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £145,000 | £53,000 | £95,500 | £75,500 |
| 2017 | £166,250 | £52,500 | £100,000 | £91,000 |
| 2018 | £180,000 | £61,000 | £121,950 | £114,998 |
| 2019 | £195,500 | £89,995 | £132,000 | £89,000 |
| 2020 | £189,995 | £92,498 | £134,995 | £110,000 |
| 2021 | £209,975 | £67,000 | £130,000 | £110,000 |
| 2022 | £240,000 | £62,000 | £145,000 | £105,000 |
| 2023 | £225,000 | £57,000 | £145,000 | £118,750 |
| 2024 | £234,998 | £83,500 | £143,000 | £124,000 |
| 2025 | £230,000 | £66,750 | £148,000 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | £225,000 | £55,000 | £150,000 | £127,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £146 | £81 | £93 | £81 |
| 2017 | £148 | £117 | £100 | £99 |
| 2018 | £167 | £149 | £132 | £148 |
| 2019 | £173 | £176 | £118 | £112 |
| 2020 | £175 | £179 | £137 | £141 |
| 2021 | £193 | £132 | £153 | £116 |
| 2022 | £218 | £155 | £166 | £118 |
| 2023 | £200 | £143 | £162 | £142 |
| 2024 | £212 | £176 | £140 | £136 |
| 2025 | £222 | £149 | £145 | £123 |
| 2026 | £216 | £138 | £160 | £157 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN21 1EY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec 2025 | 32, Hawthorn Avenue, Gainsborough, DN21 1HA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £147,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 59, Hawthorn Avenue, Gainsborough, DN21 1HA | Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 34, The Avenue, Gainsborough, DN21 1EW | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 32, Lime Tree Avenue, Gainsborough, DN21 1HF | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 08 Jun 2026 | 40, Lime Tree Avenue, Gainsborough, DN21 1HG | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 |
In the DN21 1EY postcode area, located within Gainsborough West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Castle Wood Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Handel House Preparatory School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DN21 1EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 20-22 Spital Terrace, Gainsborough, DN21 2HE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Euro Supermarket | 24 Church Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2JH | Walking directions to Euro Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for West Lindsey district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DN21 1EY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jim Snee
Gainsborough North - Elected 4 May 2023
Mandy Snee
Gainsborough North - Elected 4 May 2023
Paul Michael Key
Gainsborough North - Elected 4 May 2023
Edward Leigh
Gainsborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DN21 1EY records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DN21 1EY in Gainsborough North is £150,000 (about £170 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to DN21 1EY, including Castle Wood Academy (Good), Handel House Preparatory School and The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DN21 1EY is Gainsborough Central, about 744 m away.
DN21 1EY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,948 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gainsborough covering DN21 1EY is Edward Leigh (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jim Snee (Liberal Democrats), Mandy Snee (Liberal Democrats) and Paul Michael Key (Lincolnshire Independents Lincolnshire First).