Postcode Analysis West Lindsey, East Midlands

FLORENCE TERRACE, DN21 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLORENCE TERRACE, DN21 1BE.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 28,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN21 1BE 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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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

DN21 1BE is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 12% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.

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

DN21 1BE is an up-and-coming urban area on Florence Terrace, 0.4km from Gainsborough in Gainsborough. Administratively it sits within Gainsborough South-West ward and the Gainsborough constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DN21 1BE offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (241 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £60k, 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00134030 (shared with 9 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 1BE. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.9%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 12%
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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

£ 50,000

11 sales · Mean £ 51,409

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

Crime rates near DN21 1BE are high at 241 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences218
Shoplifting214
Anti-social behaviour193
Criminal damage and arson71
Public order43

school Local Schools

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Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy

Good112 pupils0.6 km
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Benjamin Adlard Primary School

Good230 pupils0.7 km
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The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School

Good289 pupils0.9 km
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The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy

Outstanding240 pupils0.9 km
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White's Wood Academy

Good214 pupils0.9 km
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The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School

Good200 pupils1.1 km
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St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough

Good188 pupils1.3 km
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Mercer's Wood Academy

Good180 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Trent Port0.5 km
  • Elm Cottage1.0 km
  • Gainsborough & District United Services Club0.4 km
  • Gainsborough Sport & Social Club0.1 km
  • The Eight Jolly Brewers0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • B & M0.6 km
  • Barnes0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Coopland and Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.5 km
  • David Jenkins Meats0.5 km
  • + 25 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Hickman Hill Hotel0.7 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
  • The Gainsborough Hotel0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • McDonalds0.1 km
  • On the Square0.5 km
  • Prezzo0.4 km
  • Reeds Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • The Exchange Tea Room0.6 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Big Baps0.9 km
  • Beijing Kitchen0.7 km
  • Best Pizza Kebab0.5 km
  • Erics Pizza Charcoal Grill0.5 km
  • China Chef0.1 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gainsborough Central0.5 km
  • Gainsborough0.7 km
  • Gainsborough Lea Road1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Trinity Arts Centre0.1 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Portland Terrace0.2 km
  • Coach Stop0.3 km