Postcode DN21 1LU 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 454.5 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 Central located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Gainsborough West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,333 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Gainsborough West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 454.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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 110 ft away from DN21 1LU.
Gainsborough West near DN21 1LU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gainsborough Central | N/A | Walking directions to Gainsborough Central |
| 0.7 mi | Gainsborough Lea Road | N/A | Walking directions to Gainsborough Lea Road |
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 1LU postcode area, located within Gainsborough West, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN21 1LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Trinity Mini Market | 114 Trinity Street, Gainsborough, DN21 1HS | Walking directions to Trinity Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Caddy's Kabin | 122 Trinity Street, Gainsborough, DN21 1JD | Walking directions to Caddy's Kabin |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Trinity Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2HA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Beaumont Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2ER | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 32 Market Place, Gainsborough, DN21 2BY | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.