DN21 1DL is an up-and-coming urban area on Darwin 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 1DL offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (149 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £50k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00134038 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DARWIN STREET, DN21 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARWIN STREET, DN21 1DL.
238
39
£ 28,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN21 1DL 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
DN21 1DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 47% 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 £50k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN21 1DL. The average age is 39.4. 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: 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
Terraced
£ 47,000
26 sales · Mean £ 51,805
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DN21 1DL are high at 149 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 Parish Church Primary School
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- The Corner Shop0.2 km
- The Range1.0 km
- Trinity Mini Market0.6 km
- Holland and Barrett0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Gainsborough & District United Services Club0.4 km
- Gainsborough Sport & Social Club0.7 km
- Trinity Arts Centre0.8 km
- White Horse Inn1.0 km
- Trent Port0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- McDonalds0.7 km
- Prezzo1.0 km
- Reeds Coffee Shop0.8 km
- No 17 Coffee and Cocktails1.0 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Beijing Kitchen0.1 km
- China Chef0.7 km
- Mei's Kitchen0.3 km
- Gainsborough Grill0.4 km
- Nibbles0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gainsborough Lea Road0.5 km
- Gainsborough Central1.1 km
- Gainsborough1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Washington Street0.1 km
- Strafford Street0.1 km
- St Johns Church0.2 km
- South County Infant School0.2 km
- Drake Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN211DL · Data under Open Government Licence