Postcode Analysis West Lindsey, East Midlands

WOODLAND CHASE, DN21 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLAND CHASE, DN21 1BF.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences106
Anti-social behaviour46
Criminal damage and arson27
Shoplifting24
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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White's Wood Academy

Good214 pupils0.4 km
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Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy

Good112 pupils0.5 km
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The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy

Outstanding240 pupils0.7 km
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The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School

Good200 pupils0.7 km
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The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School

Good289 pupils0.8 km
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Castle Wood Academy

Requires Improvement298 pupils0.8 km
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The Gainsborough Academy

Inadequate674 pupils1.0 km
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Aegir - A Specialist Academy

Good122 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Hickman Hill Hotel0.3 km
  • Travelodge0.6 km
  • The Gainsborough Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

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