Postcode DN21 1SP 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 179.1 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Gainsborough Adventure Playground.
Gainsborough East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,547 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Gainsborough East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 179.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 74.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 205 ft away from DN21 1SP.
Gainsborough East near DN21 1SP 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gainsborough Adventure Playground | Small | Walking directions to Gainsborough Adventure Playground |
| 0.3 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 1SP postcode area, located within Gainsborough East, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN21 1SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Affordable Foods | 34 Queensway, Gainsborough, DN21 1SN | Walking directions to Affordable Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Lincolnshire Co-op | Heapham Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1SH | Walking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.