DN21 1AT 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00134027 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEA ROAD, DN21 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEA ROAD, DN21 1AT.
440
45
£ 28,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN21 1AT 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.
Area Character
DN21 1AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN21 1AT. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
DN21 1AT has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Benjamin Adlard Primary School
St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough
Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Premier Bankside News0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gainsborough Lea Road0.9 km
- Gainsborough Central2.4 km
- Gainsborough2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Mayflower Close0.0 km
- Mayflower Close0.1 km
- Lansdall Avenue0.3 km
- Lansdall Avenue0.4 km
- Drovers Call PH0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DN211AT · Data under Open Government Licence