Postcode Analysis West Lindsey, East Midlands

DICKENSON TERRACE, DN21 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DICKENSON TERRACE, DN21 1BZ.

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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 1BZ 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

Economic hardship is measurable here. DN21 1BZ'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 20.0% year-on-year.

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

DN21 1BZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Dickenson Terrace, 0.5km from Gainsborough in Gainsborough. Administratively it sits within Gainsborough South-West ward and the Gainsborough constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DN21 1BZ 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 126 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £39k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 20.0% 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 1BZ 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 1BZ. 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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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

£ 39,999

21 sales · Mean £ 44,426

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

Crime around DN21 1BZ is above average at 126 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 offences186
Anti-social behaviour143
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 pupils0.7 km
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The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy

Outstanding240 pupils0.9 km
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White's Wood Academy

Good214 pupils1.0 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 pupils1.1 km
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The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School

Good200 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Trent Port0.5 km
  • Gainsborough & District United Services Club0.3 km
  • Gainsborough Sport & Social Club0.3 km
  • The Eight Jolly Brewers0.7 km
  • Trinity Arts Centre0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • B & M0.8 km
  • Barnes0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Coopland and Son (Scarborough) Ltd0.7 km
  • David Jenkins Meats0.8 km
  • + 23 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Hickman Hill Hotel0.9 km
  • Travelodge0.8 km
  • The Gainsborough Hotel0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • McDonalds0.3 km
  • On the Square0.8 km
  • Prezzo0.6 km
  • Reeds Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • The Exchange Tea Room0.8 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Beijing Kitchen0.5 km
  • Best Pizza Kebab0.8 km
  • Erics Pizza Charcoal Grill0.7 km
  • China Chef0.3 km
  • Mei's Kitchen0.2 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 Church0.2 km
  • Trinity Arts Centre0.2 km
  • King Street0.2 km
  • St Johns Church0.2 km