Postcode Analysis West Lindsey, East Midlands

CROMWELL STREET, DN21 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROMWELL STREET, DN21 1DH.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 28,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British87.5%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences150
Anti-social behaviour105
Criminal damage and arson49
Shoplifting32
Public order19

school Local Schools

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Benjamin Adlard Primary School

Good230 pupils0.2 km
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Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy

Good112 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 Hillcrest Early Years Academy

Outstanding240 pupils1.3 km
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White's Wood Academy

Good214 pupils1.4 km
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The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School

Good200 pupils1.5 km
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The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School

Good289 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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