DN21 1BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodland Chase, 0.6km from Gainsborough in Gainsborough. Administratively it sits within Gainsborough East ward and the Gainsborough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN21 1BF is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £630k. 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00133993 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODLAND CHASE, DN21 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLAND CHASE, DN21 1BF.
313
50
£ 32,200 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN21 1BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DN21 1BF has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN21 1BF. The average age is 49.6. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 630,000
1 sales · Mean £ 630,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN21 1BF is moderate at 53 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
White's Wood Academy
Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School
The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
Castle Wood Academy
The Gainsborough Academy
Aegir - A Specialist Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- B & M0.8 km
- Barnes0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Coopland and Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.7 km
- David Jenkins Meats0.8 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hickman Hill Hotel0.3 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- The Gainsborough Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Elm Cottage0.8 km
- Gainsborough Sport & Social Club0.8 km
- The Eight Jolly Brewers0.9 km
- Trinity Arts Centre0.8 km
- Blues club0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- McDonalds0.9 km
- On the Square0.8 km
- Prezzo0.6 km
- The Exchange Tea Room0.6 km
- All Saints Parish Church Cafe0.7 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Big Baps0.9 km
- Best Pizza Kebab0.7 km
- Erics Pizza Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- China Chef0.9 km
- Pizza Bari0.7 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gainsborough Central0.4 km
- Gainsborough0.5 km
- Gainsborough Lea Road1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Highfield Lodge0.1 km
- Highfield Lodge0.2 km
- Cemetery0.2 km
- Cemetery0.2 km
- Highfield Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN211BF · Data under Open Government Licence