DN21 1DB is an up-and-coming urban area on Sandsfield Lane, 0.8km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (145 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 54.6% 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00134034 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDSFIELD LANE, DN21 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDSFIELD LANE, DN21 1DB.
333
47
£ 28,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN21 1DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DN21 1DB is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £148k. Property prices are trending down 54.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN21 1DB. 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
£ 109,500
12 sales · Mean £ 112,500
Detached
£ 160,000
5 sales · Mean £ 175,400
Terraced
£ 109,000
2 sales · Mean £ 109,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DN21 1DB are high at 145 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
St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
White's Wood Academy
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School
The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- The Corner Shop0.2 km
- The Range1.0 km
- Trinity Mini Market0.7 km
- Holland and Barrett1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Gainsborough & District United Services Club0.6 km
- Gainsborough Sport & Social Club0.7 km
- Trinity Arts Centre0.8 km
- Trent Port0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- McDonalds0.7 km
- Reeds Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.8 km
- Adam's Bay Fish & Chips Restaurant0.4 km
- Butterfly Cup-cakes Ltd1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Beijing Kitchen0.3 km
- China Chef0.8 km
- Mei's Kitchen0.4 km
- Gainsborough Grill0.4 km
- Nibbles0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gainsborough Lea Road0.4 km
- Gainsborough Central1.1 km
- Gainsborough1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Washington Street0.1 km
- Strafford Street0.2 km
- Drake Street0.2 km
- Drake Street0.2 km
- St Johns Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN211DB · Data under Open Government Licence