Postcode DN21 2SB is located in an urban city, within the Gainsborough North 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 98.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 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 1,930 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 98.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.8% 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 2SB.
Gainsborough West near DN21 2SB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Richmond Park | Small | Walking directions to Richmond Park |
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 2SB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 334, Ropery Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2PD | Terraced | Freehold | £70,000 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | 310, Ropery Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2PD | Terraced | Freehold | £76,500 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 332, Ropery Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2PD | Terraced | Freehold | £85,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 28, Noel Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2RY | Terraced | Freehold | £30,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 12, Noel Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2RY | Terraced | Freehold | £62,500 |
In the DN21 2SB postcode area, located within Gainsborough West, there are 4 primary and 1 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 | Mercer's Wood Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2022. | |
| 0.2 mi | Nursery | The Gainsborough Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Castles Education | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DN21 2SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Best Buy Foods | 324 Ropery Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2PD | Walking directions to Best Buy Foods |
| 0 mi | PJ's Convenience Store | 294 Ropery Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2PD | Walking directions to PJ's Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | 83 Campbell Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2PJ | Walking directions to Go Local |
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 2SB, 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 2SB records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2SB in Gainsborough North is £150,000 (about £170 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to DN21 2SB, including Mercer's Wood Academy (Good), The Gainsborough Nursery School (Good) and Castles Education. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DN21 2SB is Gainsborough Central, about 1,201 m away.
DN21 2SB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,930 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 2SB 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).