Postcode DN21 1YF is located in an urban city, within the Gainsborough North area of West Lindsey in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Morton, Blyton & Scotter area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morton, Blyton & Scotter is £52,085 per year. The median sale price in Gainsborough North is £150,000 (around £170 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £123,500 and £191,950. The nearest station is Gainsborough Central, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Morton, Blyton & Scotter has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,903 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Morton, Blyton & Scotter has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Morton, Blyton & Scotter is £52,085 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DN21 1YF.
Morton, Blyton & Scotter near DN21 1YF 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gainsborough Central | N/A | Walking directions to Gainsborough Central |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £170 per square foot) in Gainsborough North area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £370,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £226,250 | £211 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £150,000 | £157 |
| Terraced | 53 | £128,500 | £157 |
| Flats | 2 | £67,500 | £158 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £145,000 | £53,000 | £95,500 | £75,500 |
| 2017 | £166,250 | £52,500 | £100,000 | £91,000 |
| 2018 | £180,000 | £61,000 | £121,950 | £114,998 |
| 2019 | £195,500 | £89,995 | £132,000 | £89,000 |
| 2020 | £189,995 | £92,498 | £134,995 | £110,000 |
| 2021 | £209,975 | £67,000 | £130,000 | £110,000 |
| 2022 | £240,000 | £62,000 | £145,000 | £105,000 |
| 2023 | £225,000 | £57,000 | £145,000 | £118,750 |
| 2024 | £234,998 | £83,500 | £143,000 | £124,000 |
| 2025 | £230,000 | £66,750 | £148,000 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | £225,000 | £55,000 | £150,000 | £127,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £146 | £81 | £93 | £81 |
| 2017 | £148 | £117 | £100 | £99 |
| 2018 | £167 | £149 | £132 | £148 |
| 2019 | £173 | £176 | £118 | £112 |
| 2020 | £175 | £179 | £137 | £141 |
| 2021 | £193 | £132 | £153 | £116 |
| 2022 | £218 | £155 | £166 | £118 |
| 2023 | £200 | £143 | £162 | £142 |
| 2024 | £212 | £176 | £140 | £136 |
| 2025 | £222 | £149 | £145 | £123 |
| 2026 | £216 | £138 | £160 | £157 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN21 1YF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar 2026 | 6, Dunbar Close, Gainsborough, DN21 1YF | Detached | Freehold | £233,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 5, Stirling Close, Gainsborough, DN21 1YH | Terraced | Freehold | £207,500 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 34, The Avenue, Gainsborough, DN21 1EW | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2026 | 79, Beckett Avenue, Gainsborough, DN21 1EJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £143,500 | |
| 07 Aug 2026 | 109, Beckett Avenue, Gainsborough, DN21 1EJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the DN21 1YF postcode area, located within Morton, Blyton & Scotter, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Castle Wood Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Handel House Preparatory School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | The Gainsborough Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jul 2024. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DN21 1YF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Bob Rainsworth Way, West Lindsey, DN21 1FU | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for West Lindsey district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DN21 1YF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jim Snee
Gainsborough North - Elected 4 May 2023
Mandy Snee
Gainsborough North - Elected 4 May 2023
Paul Michael Key
Gainsborough North - Elected 4 May 2023
Edward Leigh
Gainsborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DN21 1YF records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DN21 1YF in Gainsborough North is £150,000 (about £170 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to DN21 1YF, including Castle Wood Academy (Good), Handel House Preparatory School and The Gainsborough Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DN21 1YF is Gainsborough Central, about 882 m away.
DN21 1YF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,903 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gainsborough covering DN21 1YF is Edward Leigh (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jim Snee (Liberal Democrats), Mandy Snee (Liberal Democrats) and Paul Michael Key (Lincolnshire Independents Lincolnshire First).