DN21 1DH is an up-and-coming urban area on Cromwell Street, 0.9km from Gainsborough in Gainsborough. Administratively it sits within Gainsborough South-West ward and the Gainsborough constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 128 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £64k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 18.1% 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00134038 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROMWELL STREET, DN21 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROMWELL STREET, DN21 1DH.
238
39
£ 28,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN21 1DH 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DN21 1DH spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £64k. Property prices are trending down 18.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN21 1DH. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 61,000
25 sales · Mean £ 61,278
Semi-Detached
£ 51,500
2 sales · Mean £ 51,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN21 1DH is above average at 128 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
St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
White's Wood Academy
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School
The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- The Corner Shop0.2 km
- Trinity Mini Market0.7 km
- Holland and Barrett1.0 km
- Wilkinsons1.0 km
- Caddy's Kabin0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Gainsborough & District United Services Club0.5 km
- Gainsborough Sport & Social Club0.7 km
- Trinity Arts Centre0.8 km
- Trent Port0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- McDonalds0.7 km
- Reeds Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.9 km
- Adam's Bay Fish & Chips Restaurant0.3 km
- Cream1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Beijing Kitchen0.1 km
- China Chef0.8 km
- Mei's Kitchen0.4 km
- Gainsborough Grill0.4 km
- Nibbles0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gainsborough Lea Road0.4 km
- Gainsborough Central1.1 km
- Gainsborough1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Washington Street0.1 km
- Drake Street0.2 km
- Drake Street0.2 km
- Strafford Street0.2 km
- South County Infant School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN211DH · Data under Open Government Licence