Postcode Analysis West Lindsey, East Midlands

MAYFLOWER CLOSE, DN21 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYFLOWER CLOSE, DN21 1AU.

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Population

440

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 28,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN21 1AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DN21 1AU spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 9.8% year-on-year.

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

DN21 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mayflower Close in Gainsborough. Administratively it sits within Gainsborough South-West ward and the Gainsborough constituency.

For families considering a move, DN21 1AU represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.8% 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00134027 (shared with 10 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 1AU. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 125,000

13 sales · Mean £ 129,111

Terraced

£ 123,000

1 sales · Mean £ 123,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DN21 1AU has low crime rates — 26 incidents 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 offences13
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary4
Bicycle theft1

school Local Schools

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Benjamin Adlard Primary School

Good230 pupils1.2 km
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St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough

Good188 pupils1.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gainsborough Lea Road0.7 km
  • Gainsborough Central2.2 km
  • Gainsborough2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Mayflower Close0.1 km
  • Mayflower Close0.2 km
  • Drovers Call PH0.3 km
  • Drovers Call PH0.3 km