DN21 1UF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Priory Close, 0.6km from Gainsborough in Gainsborough. Administratively it sits within Gainsborough East ward and the Gainsborough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DN21 1UF is 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £83k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 36.3% 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 1UF are sourced from Output Area E00134001 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRIORY CLOSE, DN21 1UF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY CLOSE, DN21 1UF.
265
31
£ 32,200 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DN21 1UF 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
DN21 1UF has a significant social housing presence — 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 36.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN21 1UF. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 73,500
9 sales · Mean £ 72,222
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN21 1UF is moderate at 63 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
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School
White's Wood Academy
Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy
St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough
Benjamin Adlard Primary School
The Gainsborough Academy
Aegir - A Specialist Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Spar1.0 km
- Sweets and Treats0.3 km
- The Corner Shop1.0 km
- The Range1.0 km
- Holland and Barrett1.0 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hickman Hill Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Gainsborough Sport & Social Club1.0 km
- Lincolnshire Otter0.7 km
- Trinity Arts Centre1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Bread and Roses0.4 km
- Caldero Lounge1.0 km
- Butterfly Cup-cakes Ltd1.0 km
- Play World Gainsborough0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gainsborough Central0.9 km
- Gainsborough1.2 km
- Gainsborough Lea Road1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Heapham Crescent0.1 km
- Heapham Crescent0.1 km
- Dorton Avenue0.1 km
- The Walk0.2 km
- Charles Baines School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DN211UF · Data under Open Government Licence