Postcode DN21 1SL 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 East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gainsborough East is £32,200 per year. The nearest station is Gainsborough Central located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Danes Park.
Gainsborough East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,901 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Gainsborough East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 51.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Gainsborough East is £32,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DN21 1SL.
Gainsborough East near DN21 1SL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gainsborough Central | N/A | Walking directions to Gainsborough Central |
| 0.9 mi | Gainsborough Lea Road | N/A | Walking directions to Gainsborough Lea Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Danes Park | Small | Walking directions to Danes Park |
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 1SL postcode area, located within Gainsborough East, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN21 1SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Affordable Foods | 34 Queensway, Gainsborough, DN21 1SN | Walking directions to Affordable Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Lincolnshire Co-op | Heapham Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1SH | Walking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Foodhall | Beaumont Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2NA | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Trinity Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2HA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Bob Rainsworth Way, West Lindsey, DN21 1FU | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.