DN21 1BJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Cleveland Street, 0.4km from Gainsborough in Gainsborough. Administratively it sits within Gainsborough South-West ward and the Gainsborough constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (198 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £39k, 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00185287 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLEVELAND STREET, DN21 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLEVELAND STREET, DN21 1BJ.
236
41
£ 28,800 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN21 1BJ 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
No single demographic signal dominates DN21 1BJ — age 41, 40% ownership, 58% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £39k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN21 1BJ. The average age is 40.5. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 39,000
7 sales · Mean £ 48,928
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DN21 1BJ are high at 198 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Benjamin Adlard Primary School
Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
White's Wood Academy
The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School
St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Trent Port0.5 km
- Gainsborough & District United Services Club0.4 km
- Gainsborough Sport & Social Club0.2 km
- The Eight Jolly Brewers0.6 km
- Trinity Arts Centre0.3 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- B & M0.7 km
- Barnes0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Coopland and Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.6 km
- David Jenkins Meats0.6 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hickman Hill Hotel0.8 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- The Gainsborough Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- McDonalds0.2 km
- On the Square0.6 km
- Prezzo0.5 km
- Reeds Coffee Shop0.4 km
- The Exchange Tea Room0.7 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Big Baps1.0 km
- Beijing Kitchen0.6 km
- Best Pizza Kebab0.7 km
- Erics Pizza Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- China Chef0.2 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gainsborough Central0.6 km
- Gainsborough0.8 km
- Gainsborough Lea Road1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Trinity Arts Centre0.1 km
- Portland Terrace0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- St Johns Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN211BJ · Data under Open Government Licence