DN21 1DA is an up-and-coming urban area on Sandsfield Lane, 0.6km from Gainsborough in Gainsborough. Administratively it sits within Gainsborough South-West ward and the Gainsborough constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (162 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £151k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.8% 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 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00134034 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDSFIELD LANE, DN21 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDSFIELD LANE, DN21 1DA.
333
47
£ 28,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN21 1DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DN21 1DA's 68% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £151k. Property prices are trending down 11.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN21 1DA. The average age is 47.3. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
11 sales · Mean £ 124,763
Detached
£ 254,500
1 sales · Mean £ 254,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DN21 1DA are high at 162 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
Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough
White's Wood Academy
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School
The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- B & M1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Coopland and Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.9 km
- David Jenkins Meats0.9 km
- Dragon Asian Foods1.0 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
- The Gainsborough Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Gainsborough & District United Services Club0.4 km
- Gainsborough Sport & Social Club0.5 km
- The Eight Jolly Brewers0.9 km
- Trinity Arts Centre0.6 km
- Gainsborough Theatre Company0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- McDonalds0.5 km
- On the Square0.9 km
- Prezzo0.8 km
- Reeds Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Cafe Latte1.0 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Beijing Kitchen0.3 km
- Best Pizza Kebab1.0 km
- Erics Pizza Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- China Chef0.5 km
- Mei's Kitchen0.2 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gainsborough Lea Road0.7 km
- Gainsborough Central0.8 km
- Gainsborough1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Strafford Street0.1 km
- St Johns Church0.2 km
- St Johns Church0.2 km
- Portland Terrace0.3 km
- King Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN211DA · Data under Open Government Licence