Postcode Analysis West Lindsey, East Midlands

GORDON STREET, DN21 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORDON STREET, DN21 1DJ.

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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 1DJ 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

DN21 1DJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £61k.

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

DN21 1DJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Gordon Street, 0.8km from Gainsborough in Gainsborough. Administratively it sits within Gainsborough South-West ward and the Gainsborough constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DN21 1DJ offers 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 high (186 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £61k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.2% 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 1DJ 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 1DJ. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 49,800

17 sales · Mean £ 50,576

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

Crime rates near DN21 1DJ are high at 186 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 offences171
Anti-social behaviour113
Criminal damage and arson47
Shoplifting36
Other theft18

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 pupils1.0 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 Hillcrest Early Years Academy

Outstanding240 pupils1.2 km
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White's Wood Academy

Good214 pupils1.3 km
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The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School

Good200 pupils1.4 km
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The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School

Good289 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • The Corner Shop0.1 km
  • The Range0.9 km
  • Trinity Mini Market0.6 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Gainsborough & District United Services Club0.4 km
  • Gainsborough Sport & Social Club0.7 km
  • Trinity Arts Centre0.7 km
  • White Horse Inn1.0 km
  • Trent Port0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • McDonalds0.7 km
  • Prezzo0.9 km
  • Reeds Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • No 17 Coffee and Cocktails0.9 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Beijing Kitchen0.2 km
  • China Chef0.7 km
  • Mei's Kitchen0.3 km
  • Gainsborough Grill0.3 km
  • Johnson's Traditional Fish and Chips1.0 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gainsborough Lea Road0.5 km
  • Gainsborough Central1.0 km
  • Gainsborough1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Strafford Street0.1 km
  • Washington Street0.1 km
  • St Johns Church0.2 km
  • South County Infant School0.2 km
  • St Johns Church0.2 km