Postcode Analysis West Lindsey, East Midlands

LEA ROAD, DN21 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEA ROAD, DN21 1AF.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 28,800 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN21 1AF 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.

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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DN21 1AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 39% 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 £126k. Property prices are trending down 18.5% year-on-year.

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

DN21 1AF is an up-and-coming urban area on Lea Road, 1.1km from Gainsborough in Gainsborough. Administratively it sits within Gainsborough South-West ward and the Gainsborough constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DN21 1AF 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £126k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 18.5% 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 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00134037 (shared with 13 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 1AF. 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

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 130,000

4 sales · Mean £ 116,875

Detached

£ 110,000

1 sales · Mean £ 110,000

Semi-Detached

£ 80,000

1 sales · Mean £ 80,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DN21 1AF is above average at 135 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 offences124
Anti-social behaviour75
Shoplifting28
Criminal damage and arson25
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Benjamin Adlard Primary School

Good230 pupils0.3 km
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St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough

Good188 pupils1.1 km
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Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy

Good112 pupils1.3 km
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The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy

Outstanding240 pupils1.4 km
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White's Wood Academy

Good214 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • The Corner Shop0.5 km
  • Trinity Mini Market0.9 km
  • Caddy's Kabin0.9 km
  • Kefir1.0 km
  • Polish Deli0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Gainsborough & District United Services Club0.8 km
  • Trent Port0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Beijing Kitchen0.4 km
  • Mei's Kitchen0.7 km
  • Gainsborough Grill0.7 km
  • Nibbles0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Adam's Bay Fish & Chips Restaurant0.6 km
  • Dine at the Bridge0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gainsborough Lea Road0.2 km
  • Gainsborough Central1.4 km
  • Gainsborough1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Drake Street0.1 km
  • Drake Street0.1 km
  • Gainsborough Lea Road Rail Station0.1 km
  • Rail Station0.1 km
  • Rail Station0.2 km