Postcode DN21 1JT 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 236.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gainsborough West is £36,857 per year. The nearest station is Gainsborough Central located about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Ashcroft Green.
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 236.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 126 ft away from DN21 1JT.
Gainsborough West near DN21 1JT has very low 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gainsborough Central | N/A | Walking directions to Gainsborough Central |
| 0.5 mi | Gainsborough Lea Road | N/A | Walking directions to Gainsborough Lea Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ashcroft Green | Small | Walking directions to Ashcroft Green |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £111,500 in Gainsborough South-West area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,750 up to £383,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £204,995 | £2,458 |
| Flats | 4 | £85,750 | £1,214 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £144,995 | £2,027 |
| Terraced | 43 | £75,000 | £938 |
10 year median price trend in Gainsborough South-West
In the DN21 1JT postcode area, located within Gainsborough West, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN21 1JT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Caddy's Kabin | 122 Trinity Street, Gainsborough, DN21 1JD | Walking directions to Caddy's Kabin |
| 0.2 mi | Trinity Mini Market | 114 Trinity Street, Gainsborough, DN21 1HS | Walking directions to Trinity Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | The Corner Shop | 2 Strafford Street, Gainsborough, DN21 1DU | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Trinity Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2HA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Beaumont Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2ER | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for West Lindsey district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DN21 1JT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jeanette Susan McGhee
Gainsborough South-West - Elected 4 May 2023
Trevor Young
Gainsborough South-West - Elected 4 May 2023
Edward Leigh
Gainsborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.