Postcode Analysis West Lindsey, East Midlands

SANDSFIELD LANE, DN21 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDSFIELD LANE, DN21 1DB.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 28,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN21 1DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences153
Anti-social behaviour103
Criminal damage and arson49
Shoplifting32
Public order17

school Local Schools

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Benjamin Adlard Primary School

Good230 pupils0.0 km
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Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy

Good112 pupils0.9 km
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St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough

Good188 pupils1.0 km
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The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy

Outstanding240 pupils1.1 km
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White's Wood Academy

Good214 pupils1.3 km
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The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School

Good200 pupils1.4 km
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The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School

Good289 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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