Postcode DN21 1XG 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 102.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gainsborough East is £41,104 per year. The nearest station is Gainsborough Central located about 0.4 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 East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,554 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Gainsborough East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.1 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 39.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gainsborough East is £41,104 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 267 ft away from DN21 1XG.
Gainsborough East near DN21 1XG 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 |
| 0.6 mi | Gainsborough Lea Road | N/A | Walking directions to Gainsborough Lea Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ashcroft Green | Small | Walking directions to Ashcroft Green |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £156,500 in Gainsborough East area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £269,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £210,000 | £1,970 |
| Flats | 4 | £69,500 | £1,442 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £170,998 | £2,078 |
| Terraced | 20 | £134,250 | £1,398 |
10 year median price trend in Gainsborough East
In the DN21 1XG postcode area, located within Gainsborough East, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN21 1XG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Corner Shop | 2 Strafford Street, Gainsborough, DN21 1DU | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Caddy's Kabin | 122 Trinity Street, Gainsborough, DN21 1JD | Walking directions to Caddy's Kabin |
| 0.3 mi | Trinity Mini Market | 114 Trinity Street, Gainsborough, DN21 1HS | Walking directions to Trinity Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Trinity Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2HA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Foodhall | Beaumont Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2NA | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
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 1XG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dave Dobbie
Gainsborough East - Elected 4 May 2023
Jacob Flear
Gainsborough East - Elected 4 May 2023
Matt Boles
Gainsborough East - 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.