Postcode Analysis West Lindsey, East Midlands

MARLBOROUGH STREET, DN21 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLBOROUGH STREET, DN21 1BU.

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Population

201

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 28,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 8%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences182
Anti-social behaviour142
Criminal damage and arson54
Burglary21
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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Benjamin Adlard Primary School

Good230 pupils0.4 km
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Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy

Good112 pupils0.8 km
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The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy

Outstanding240 pupils1.0 km
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White's Wood Academy

Good214 pupils1.1 km
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The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School

Good289 pupils1.1 km
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St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough

Good188 pupils1.2 km
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The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School

Good200 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Hickman Hill Hotel1.0 km
  • Travelodge0.8 km
  • The Gainsborough Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

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