DN21 1WL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maple Court, 0.8km from Gainsborough in Gainsborough. Administratively it sits within Gainsborough East ward and the Gainsborough constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £205k.
Census 2021 statistics for DN21 1WL are sourced from Output Area E00168557 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAPLE COURT, DN21 1WL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAPLE COURT, DN21 1WL.
235
47
£ 32,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DN21 1WL's 68% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN21 1WL. The average age is 47.1. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 205,000
3 sales · Mean £ 203,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DN21 1WL is moderate at 64 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
White's Wood Academy
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy
Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy
Aegir - A Specialist Academy
The Gainsborough Academy
Castle Wood Academy
The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Spar0.3 km
- Sweets and Treats0.4 km
- The Range0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hickman Hill Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lincolnshire Otter0.8 km
- Gainsborough Theatre Company0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Prezzo1.0 km
- The Exchange Tea Room1.0 km
- Bread and Roses0.4 km
- Caldero Lounge0.8 km
- No 17 Coffee and Cocktails1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
- Lidl1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Verona Pizza0.4 km
- Ruby Wing Lei1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gainsborough Central0.8 km
- Gainsborough0.9 km
- Gainsborough Lea Road1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Danes Road0.1 km
- Danes Road0.1 km
- Highfield Close0.2 km
- 87 Woodfield Road0.2 km
- Highfield Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DN211WL · Data under Open Government Licence