Postcode DN21 1XW 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 high crime levels, with around 93.9 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 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Danes Park.
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 high crime rate, with approximately 93.9 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 39.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gainsborough East is £41,104 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DN21 1XW.
Gainsborough East near DN21 1XW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gainsborough Central | N/A | Walking directions to Gainsborough Central |
| 0.7 mi | Gainsborough Lea Road | N/A | Walking directions to Gainsborough Lea Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 | 30 | £226,998 |
| Flats | 5 | £72,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £164,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £127,500 |
10 year median price trend in Gainsborough East
In the DN21 1XW postcode area, located within Gainsborough East, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN21 1XW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lincolnshire Co-op | Heapham Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1SH | Walking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Trinity Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2HA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 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 | 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.