DN21 1AY is a mixed residential area located 1.1km from Gainsborough in Beckingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Beckingham ward and the Bassetlaw constituency.
Day-to-day life in DN21 1AY has the character of a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DN21 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00142653 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DN21 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DN21 1AY.
340
43
£ 41,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
DN21 1AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN21 1AY. The average age is 42.6. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN21 1AY is moderate at 85 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
Mercer's Wood Academy
The Gainsborough Nursery School
Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy
Benjamin Adlard Primary School
White's Wood Academy
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Trent Port0.7 km
- Elm Cottage0.7 km
- Gainsborough & District United Services Club0.7 km
- Gainsborough Sport & Social Club0.7 km
- The Eight Jolly Brewers0.3 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- B & M0.4 km
- Barnes0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Coopland and Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.5 km
- David Jenkins Meats0.4 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hickman Hill Hotel0.9 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- The Gainsborough Hotel0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- McDonalds0.7 km
- On the Square0.5 km
- Prezzo0.6 km
- Reeds Coffee Shop0.4 km
- The Exchange Tea Room0.6 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Big Baps0.5 km
- Best Pizza Kebab0.5 km
- Erics Pizza Charcoal Grill0.4 km
- China Chef0.6 km
- Mei's Kitchen0.8 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gainsborough0.7 km
- Gainsborough Central0.8 km
- Gainsborough Lea Road1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Silver Street0.3 km
- Silver Street0.3 km
- Bus Station0.4 km
- Bus Station0.4 km
- Bus Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DN211AY · Data under Open Government Licence