DN21 1DF is an up-and-coming urban area on Drake Street, 0.9km from Gainsborough in Gainsborough. Administratively it sits within Gainsborough South-West ward and the Gainsborough constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DN21 1DF offers these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £71k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.5% 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00134037 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRAKE STREET, DN21 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAKE STREET, DN21 1DF.
345
40
£ 28,800 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN21 1DF 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 1DF — age 40, 39% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £71k. Property prices are trending down 8.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN21 1DF. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 69,000
14 sales · Mean £ 71,282
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN21 1DF is above average at 124 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
6 nearby- The Corner Shop0.3 km
- Trinity Mini Market0.7 km
- Caddy's Kabin0.7 km
- Kefir0.8 km
- Polish Deli0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Gainsborough & District United Services Club0.6 km
- Gainsborough Sport & Social Club0.8 km
- Trinity Arts Centre0.9 km
- Trent Port0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- McDonalds0.8 km
- Reeds Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.9 km
- Adam's Bay Fish & Chips Restaurant0.4 km
- Dine at the Bridge0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Beijing Kitchen0.2 km
- China Chef0.8 km
- Mei's Kitchen0.5 km
- Gainsborough Grill0.5 km
- Nibbles0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gainsborough Lea Road0.4 km
- Gainsborough Central1.2 km
- Gainsborough1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Washington Street0.1 km
- Drake Street0.1 km
- Drake Street0.1 km
- Strafford Street0.2 km
- St Johns Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN211DF · Data under Open Government Licence