DN21 1BU is an up-and-coming urban area on Marlborough Street, 0.6km from Gainsborough in Gainsborough. Administratively it sits within Gainsborough South-West ward and the Gainsborough constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £106k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 20.9% 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00134033 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARLBOROUGH STREET, DN21 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLBOROUGH STREET, DN21 1BU.
201
39
£ 28,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN21 1BU 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
DN21 1BU is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 8% 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. Property prices are trending up 20.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN21 1BU. The average age is 39.1. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 73,000
5 sales · Mean £ 83,600
Detached
£ 112,000
1 sales · Mean £ 112,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN21 1BU is above average at 134 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
St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- B & M0.8 km
- Barnes0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Coopland and Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.7 km
- David Jenkins Meats0.8 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hickman Hill Hotel1.0 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
- The Gainsborough Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Gainsborough & District United Services Club0.2 km
- Gainsborough Sport & Social Club0.4 km
- The Eight Jolly Brewers0.7 km
- Trinity Arts Centre0.4 km
- Gainsborough Theatre Company0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- McDonalds0.3 km
- On the Square0.8 km
- Prezzo0.6 km
- Reeds Coffee Shop0.4 km
- The Exchange Tea Room0.9 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Beijing Kitchen0.4 km
- Best Pizza Kebab0.8 km
- Erics Pizza Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- China Chef0.4 km
- Mei's Kitchen0.1 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gainsborough Central0.7 km
- Gainsborough Lea Road0.8 km
- Gainsborough0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Portland Terrace0.1 km
- St Johns Church0.1 km
- King Street0.1 km
- St Johns Church0.2 km
- King Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN211BU · Data under Open Government Licence