Postcode DN21 2JX is located in an urban city, within the Gainsborough South-West area of West Lindsey in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Gainsborough West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 309.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.2× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gainsborough West is £36,857 per year. The median sale price in Gainsborough South-West is £100,000 (around £114 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £70,000 and £162,500. The nearest station is Gainsborough Central, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is The Levellings.
Gainsborough West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,001 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Gainsborough West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 309.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gainsborough West is £36,857 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 217 ft away from DN21 2JX.
Gainsborough West near DN21 2JX has very low 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gainsborough Central | N/A | Walking directions to Gainsborough Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Levellings | Medium | Walking directions to The Levellings |
| 0.4 mi | Richmond Park | Small | Walking directions to Richmond Park |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £100,000 (about £114 per square foot) in Gainsborough South-West area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £383,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £236,495 | £224 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £165,000 | £206 |
| Flats | 7 | £95,000 | £132 |
| Terraced | 45 | £75,000 | £85 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £193,000 | — | £85,900 | £47,500 |
| 2017 | £145,000 | £120,000 | £97,500 | £55,000 |
| 2018 | £275,000 | £47,000 | £97,000 | £48,000 |
| 2019 | £140,250 | £72,000 | £98,750 | £49,000 |
| 2020 | £246,225 | £60,000 | £108,500 | £58,000 |
| 2021 | £180,000 | £80,750 | £127,500 | £60,000 |
| 2022 | £239,998 | £88,000 | £185,995 | £75,475 |
| 2023 | £195,000 | £76,000 | £142,000 | £72,250 |
| 2024 | £254,500 | £79,000 | £154,995 | £72,000 |
| 2025 | £206,995 | £69,950 | £150,250 | £77,500 |
| 2026 | £302,000 | £95,000 | £171,250 | £70,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £109 | — | £84 | £55 |
| 2017 | £135 | £173 | £98 | £58 |
| 2018 | £131 | £79 | £112 | £59 |
| 2019 | £145 | £109 | £104 | £60 |
| 2020 | £177 | £107 | £103 | £63 |
| 2021 | £143 | £115 | £159 | £74 |
| 2022 | £217 | £132 | £200 | £85 |
| 2023 | £191 | £122 | £166 | £89 |
| 2024 | £220 | £121 | £203 | £88 |
| 2025 | £225 | £98 | £205 | £90 |
| 2026 | £103 | £132 | £209 | £79 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN21 2JX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2026 | 71, Church Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2JX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £90,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 67, Church Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2JX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £89,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 150, Church Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2JU | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 83, All Saints Mews, Gainsborough, DN21 2HU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £103,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 83, All Saints Mews, Gainsborough, DN21 2HU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £103,000 |
In the DN21 2JX postcode area, located within Gainsborough West, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Castles Education | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Handel House Preparatory School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DN21 2JX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Euro Supermarket | 24 Church Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2JH | Walking directions to Euro Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 20-22 Spital Terrace, Gainsborough, DN21 2HE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 32 Market Place, Gainsborough, DN21 2BY | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | 83 Campbell Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2PJ | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Beaumont Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2ER | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 2JX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jeanette Susan McGhee
Gainsborough South-West - Elected 4 May 2023
Trevor Young
Gainsborough South-West - Elected 4 May 2023
Edward Leigh
Gainsborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DN21 2JX records about 310 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around DN21 2JX in Gainsborough South-West is £100,000 (about £114 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to DN21 2JX, including The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School (Requires improvement), Castles Education and Handel House Preparatory School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DN21 2JX is Gainsborough Central, about 625 m away.
DN21 2JX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,001 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 2JX is Edward Leigh (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jeanette Susan McGhee (Liberal Democrats) and Trevor Young (Liberal Democrats).