Postcode DN21 2LE is located in an urban city, within the Gainsborough South-West ward 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 336.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gainsborough West is £36,857 per year. The nearest station is Gainsborough Central located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Memorial Park.
Gainsborough West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,333 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Gainsborough West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 336.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DN21 2LE.
Gainsborough West near DN21 2LE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to Memorial Park |
| 0.5 mi | Richmond Park | Small | Walking directions to Richmond Park |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Gainsborough South-West area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £383,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £209,998 |
| Flats | 3 | £111,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £76,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gainsborough South-West
In the DN21 2LE postcode area, located within Gainsborough West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN21 2LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | 83 Campbell Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2PJ | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Euro Supermarket | 24 Church Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2JH | Walking directions to Euro Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 32 Market Place, Gainsborough, DN21 2BY | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | PJ's Convenience Store | 294 Ropery Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2PD | Walking directions to PJ's Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 20-22 Spital Terrace, Gainsborough, DN21 2HE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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: 01/01/2026.