Postcode DN21 1PU 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 148.9 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 Lea Road located about 0.3 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 148.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DN21 1PU.
Gainsborough West near DN21 1PU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gainsborough Lea Road | N/A | Walking directions to Gainsborough Lea Road |
| 0.7 mi | Gainsborough Central | N/A | Walking directions to Gainsborough Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gainsborough Adventure Playground | Small | Walking directions to Gainsborough Adventure Playground |
Based on 108 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 | 20 | £209,998 |
| Flats | 3 | £111,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £76,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gainsborough South-West
In the DN21 1PU postcode area, located within Gainsborough West, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN21 1PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Lea Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1AF | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | The Corner Shop | 2 Strafford Street, Gainsborough, DN21 1DU | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.