Postcode Analysis West Lindsey, East Midlands

WILLOW CLOSE, DN21 2TZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW CLOSE, DN21 2TZ.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 28,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DN21 2TZ 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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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DN21 2TZ is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 29.6% year-on-year.

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

DN21 2TZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Willow Close in Gainsborough. Administratively it sits within Gainsborough North ward and the Gainsborough constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £164k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 29.6% 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 2TZ are sourced from Output Area E00134024 (shared with 7 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 2TZ. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

Semi-Detached

£ 162,750

2 sales · Mean £ 162,750

Detached

£ 145,000

5 sales · Mean £ 157,900

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

Crime around DN21 2TZ is moderate at 62 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 offences107
Anti-social behaviour40
Criminal damage and arson18
Burglary12
Public order8

school Local Schools

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The Gainsborough Nursery School

Outstanding92 pupils0.3 km
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Mercer's Wood Academy

Good180 pupils0.4 km
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The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough

Requires Improvement1237 pupils0.6 km
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Morton Trentside Primary School

Good200 pupils0.7 km
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The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School

Good289 pupils1.0 km
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Castle Wood Academy

Requires Improvement298 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Best Buy Foods0.4 km
  • Connell and Son0.2 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.6 km
  • Morton Premier0.5 km
  • Campus & Co0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Elm Cottage1.0 km
  • The Ship Inn0.5 km
  • Masonic Hall0.4 km
  • Gainsborough Trinity Foundation0.1 km
  • Melrose Sports and Social Club0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Phoenix Wings Takeaway0.4 km
  • Leons1.0 km
  • Piccante Pizza1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gainsborough1.3 km
  • Gainsborough Central1.6 km
  • Gainsborough Lea Road2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • John Coupland Hospital0.3 km
  • John Coupland Hospital0.3 km
  • Melrose Road0.4 km
  • Front Street0.4 km
  • Front Street0.4 km