Postcode DN21 2LW 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.1 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is The Levellings.
Gainsborough West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,030 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Gainsborough West has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% 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 70 ft away from DN21 2LW.
Gainsborough West near DN21 2LW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gainsborough Central | N/A | Walking directions to Gainsborough Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Levellings | Medium | Walking directions to The Levellings |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £111,500 in Gainsborough South-West area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,750 up to £383,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £204,995 | £2,458 |
| Flats | 4 | £85,750 | £1,214 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £144,995 | £2,027 |
| Terraced | 43 | £75,000 | £938 |
10 year median price trend in Gainsborough South-West
In the DN21 2LW postcode area, located within Gainsborough West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DN21 2LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Euro Supermarket | 24 Church Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2JH | Walking directions to Euro Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 20-22 Spital Terrace, Gainsborough, DN21 2HE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 32 Market Place, Gainsborough, DN21 2BY | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Beaumont Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2ER | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 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 2LW, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.