DN21 1BH is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.4km from Gainsborough in Gainsborough. Administratively it sits within Gainsborough South-West ward and the Gainsborough constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DN21 1BH offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 121 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £40k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 21.8% 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00134030 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, DN21 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, DN21 1BH.
273
40
£ 28,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN21 1BH 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
Economic hardship is measurable here. DN21 1BH's IMD rank, 12% unemployment, and 3% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data. Property prices are trending up 21.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN21 1BH. 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
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
£ 36,500
19 sales · Mean £ 36,986
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN21 1BH is above average at 121 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
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
White's Wood Academy
The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School
St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Trent Port0.5 km
- Gainsborough & District United Services Club0.4 km
- Gainsborough Sport & Social Club0.2 km
- The Eight Jolly Brewers0.7 km
- Trinity Arts Centre0.3 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- B & M0.7 km
- Barnes0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Coopland and Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.6 km
- David Jenkins Meats0.7 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hickman Hill Hotel0.8 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
- The Gainsborough Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- McDonalds0.2 km
- On the Square0.7 km
- Prezzo0.5 km
- Reeds Coffee Shop0.4 km
- The Exchange Tea Room0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Beijing Kitchen0.5 km
- Best Pizza Kebab0.7 km
- Erics Pizza Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- China Chef0.3 km
- Mei's Kitchen0.2 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gainsborough Central0.6 km
- Gainsborough0.8 km
- Gainsborough Lea Road0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Trinity Arts Centre0.1 km
- Portland Terrace0.1 km
- St Johns Church0.3 km
- King Street0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN211BH · Data under Open Government Licence