Postcode Analysis West Lindsey, East Midlands

LEA ROAD, DN21 1AP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

440

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 28,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN21 1AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DN21 1AP spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00134027 (shared with 10 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 1AP. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 159,950

5 sales · Mean £ 134,090

Detached

£ 283,250

2 sales · Mean £ 283,250

Terraced

£ 64,000

3 sales · Mean £ 85,333

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

Crime around DN21 1AP is moderate at 70 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 offences39
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary4
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Benjamin Adlard Primary School

Good230 pupils1.0 km
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St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough

Good188 pupils1.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gainsborough Lea Road0.6 km
  • Gainsborough Central2.1 km
  • Gainsborough2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Drovers Call PH0.2 km
  • Drovers Call PH0.2 km
  • Mayflower Close0.3 km
  • Mayflower Close0.3 km