Postcode DN21 1JB is located in an urban city, within the Gainsborough East 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 172.6 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Gainsborough Adventure Playground.
Gainsborough West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,603 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Gainsborough West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 172.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DN21 1JB.
Gainsborough West near DN21 1JB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gainsborough Lea Road | N/A | Walking directions to Gainsborough Lea Road |
| 1 mi | Gainsborough Central | N/A | Walking directions to Gainsborough Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gainsborough Adventure Playground | Small | Walking directions to Gainsborough Adventure Playground |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £158,000 in Gainsborough East area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £375,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £226,998 |
| Flats | 4 | £70,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £160,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £126,250 |
10 year median price trend in Gainsborough East
In the DN21 1JB postcode area, located within Gainsborough West, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN21 1JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Heapham Road South, Gainsborough, DN21 1XY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.