Postcode Analysis West Lindsey, East Midlands

LEA ROAD, DN21 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEA ROAD, DN21 1AN.

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Population

413

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 28,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DN21 1AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DN21 1AN's 69% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 24.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DN21 1AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lea Road in Gainsborough. Administratively it sits within Gainsborough South-West ward and the Gainsborough constituency.

For families considering a move, DN21 1AN represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 24.7% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for DN21 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00134039 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN21 1AN. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 140,000

3 sales · Mean £ 147,666

Terraced

£ 79,000

13 sales · Mean £ 77,846

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DN21 1AN is moderate at 86 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences53
Anti-social behaviour26
Shoplifting20
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Benjamin Adlard Primary School

Good230 pupils0.7 km
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St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough

Good188 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The Corner Shop0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Beijing Kitchen0.8 km
  • Nibbles1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gainsborough Lea Road0.3 km
  • Gainsborough Central1.8 km
  • Gainsborough2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Drovers Call PH0.1 km
  • Drovers Call PH0.1 km
  • Gainsborough Lea Road Rail Station0.3 km
  • Rail Station0.3 km
  • Rail Station0.3 km