DN21 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mayflower Close in Gainsborough. Administratively it sits within Gainsborough South-West ward and the Gainsborough constituency.
For families considering a move, DN21 1AX represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.3% 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00134027 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAYFLOWER CLOSE, DN21 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYFLOWER CLOSE, DN21 1AX.
440
45
£ 28,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN21 1AX 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
No single demographic signal dominates DN21 1AX — age 45, 78% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 9.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN21 1AX. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 115,000
11 sales · Mean £ 117,818
Detached
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DN21 1AX has low crime rates — 26 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Benjamin Adlard Primary School
St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gainsborough Lea Road0.8 km
- Gainsborough Central2.2 km
- Gainsborough2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mayflower Close0.2 km
- Mayflower Close0.2 km
- Drovers Call PH0.4 km
- Drovers Call PH0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DN211AX · Data under Open Government Licence