Postcode Analysis West Lindsey, East Midlands

QUEEN STREET, DN21 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEEN STREET, DN21 1BW.

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Population

236

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 28,800 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN21 1BW 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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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DN21 1BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £210k.

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

DN21 1BW is an up-and-coming urban area on Queen Street, 0.5km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00185287 (shared with 15 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 1BW. 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

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Detached

£ 152,500

2 sales · Mean £ 152,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DN21 1BW is above average at 131 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 offences189
Anti-social behaviour151
Criminal damage and arson56
Other theft21
Burglary19

school Local Schools

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Benjamin Adlard Primary School

Good230 pupils0.5 km
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Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy

Good112 pupils0.7 km
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The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy

Outstanding240 pupils1.0 km
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White's Wood Academy

Good214 pupils1.0 km
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The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School

Good289 pupils1.0 km
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St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough

Good188 pupils1.2 km
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The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School

Good200 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Trent Port0.4 km
  • Gainsborough & District United Services Club0.3 km
  • Gainsborough Sport & Social Club0.3 km
  • The Eight Jolly Brewers0.7 km
  • Trinity Arts Centre0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • B & M0.7 km
  • Barnes0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Coopland and Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.7 km
  • David Jenkins Meats0.7 km
  • + 25 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Hickman Hill Hotel0.9 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km
  • The Gainsborough Hotel0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • McDonalds0.3 km
  • On the Square0.7 km
  • Prezzo0.6 km
  • Reeds Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • The Exchange Tea Room0.8 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Beijing Kitchen0.5 km
  • Best Pizza Kebab0.7 km
  • Erics Pizza Charcoal Grill0.6 km
  • China Chef0.3 km
  • Mei's Kitchen0.1 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gainsborough Central0.7 km
  • Gainsborough0.9 km
  • Gainsborough Lea Road0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Portland Terrace0.1 km
  • Trinity Arts Centre0.1 km
  • St Johns Church0.2 km
  • King Street0.2 km
  • King Street0.2 km