DN21 2PL

Gainsborough South-West, West Lindsey

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At a glance

Every premises in DN21 2PL can get gigabit-capable broadband. The average home in West Lindsey sold for £203,592 in the latest House Price Index, up 0.3% on a year earlier. The neighbourhood records 246 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, above the England and Wales rate of 97.

From DN21 2PL, the nearest primary school is The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School, 0.3 mi away, about a 5 minute walk; the nearest secondary is The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough, 0.7 mi away, about a 14 minute walk (Ofsted: good); the nearest GP surgery is Caskgate Street Surgery, 0.3 mi away, about a 7 minute walk.

Gainsborough Central station is 0.6 mi away, about a 12 minute walk; the nearest park is 0.3 mi away, about a 5 minute walk.

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Broadband

Gigabit-capableAll premisesGigabit

Ultrafast (300 Mbps or more)All premises

Ultrafast (100 Mbps or more)All premises

Superfast (30 Mbps or more)All premises

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations (July 2025), © Ofcom. Share of premises in the postcode that can get each speed. A home's report checks that address with Ofcom directly.

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How this area compares

This neighbourhood · West Lindsey 004

246Very high · 10/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

Local authority · West Lindsey

83Moderate · 5/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

England and Wales

crimes per 1,000 residents

Crime rates and scores by type

Crime type	Per 1,000	England and Wales	Score
Violence and sexual offences	86	34	Very high · 10/10
Anti-social behaviour	55	15	Very high · 10/10
Shoplifting	30	8.6	Very high · 10/10
Criminal damage and arson	21	6.7	Very high · 10/10
Public order	14	6.7	Very high · 10/10
Other theft	9.8	6.5	Very high · 9/10
Burglary	7.8	3.6	Very high · 10/10
Other crime	6.2	2.1	Very high · 10/10
Vehicle crime	4.7	5.0	Moderate · 6/10
Drugs	3.8	3.3	High · 8/10
Robbery	3.3	1.4	Very high · 10/10
Possession of weapons	2.6	1.0	Very high · 10/10
Bicycle theft	0.8	0.8	High · 8/10
Theft from the person	0.1	1.7	Low · 3/10

West Lindsey 004: October 2025 to September 2026, 11,192 residents (mid-2024). Scores compare against every neighbourhood in England and Wales; 10 is the highest crime.

Crime rate over time

West Lindsey 004 West Lindsey England and Wales

Source: data.police.uk · ONS population estimates. Rates use resident population, so busy centres with few residents score higher than it may feel. Scores are a guide, not an official rating.

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Schools nearby

Primary

Castles EducationOther independent school · ages 7–16

0.1 mi

The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary SchoolPrimary · Academy converter · ages 4–11

Ofsted report cardInspected 24 Mar 2026 · Safeguarding met · Report

InclusionExpected standardCurriculum and teachingExpected standardAchievementNeeds attentionAttendance and behaviourExpected standardPersonal development and wellbeingExpected standardLeadership and governanceExpected standardEarly yearsExpected standard

0.3 mi

Mercer's Wood AcademyPrimary · Academy sponsor led · ages 5–11

Ofsted: GoodInspected 13 Sept 2022 · Report

0.4 mi

Handel House Preparatory SchoolOther independent school · ages 3–11

0.4 mi

Castle Wood AcademyPrimary · Academy sponsor led · ages 4–11

Ofsted: GoodInspected 13 Mar 2024 · Report

0.7 mi

Secondary

Castles EducationOther independent school · ages 7–16

0.1 mi

The Queen Elizabeth's High School, GainsboroughSecondary · Community school · ages 11–18

Ofsted: GoodInspected 13 Dec 2023 · Report

0.7 mi

Illuminate YouOther independent special school · ages 11–16

Nursery, special and other

The Gainsborough Nursery SchoolNursery · Local authority nursery school · ages 2–4

Ofsted: GoodInspected 14 May 2024 · Report

0.5 mi

Source: Department for Education · Get Information About Schools · Ofsted. Distances are straight-line. Schools teaching both age ranges appear in both lists and in amber on the map. Since November 2025 Ofsted gives report cards with grades for each area instead of one overall grade; from September 2024 there was no overall grade. Independent schools inspected by ISI aren't covered. Living close to a school does not guarantee a place; check admissions with the council.

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Healthcare nearby

Pharmacies

BootsPharmacy · DN21 2BY

0.4 mi · 7 min walk

Lincoln Co-Op Chemists LTDPharmacy · DN21 2BL

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Lincoln Co-Op Chemists LTDPharmacy · DN21 2UQ

0.6 mi · 13 min walk

GP practices

Caskgate Street SurgeryGP practice · DN21 2DJ

0.3 mi · 7 min walk

Cleveland SurgeryGP practice · DN21 2UQ

0.6 mi · 13 min walk

Dentists

Market Street DentalDental practice · DN21 2BE

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Gainsborough Dental CareDental practice · DN21 2HD

0.4 mi · 9 min walk

Gainsborough Health CentreDental practice · DN21 2DZ

0.5 mi · 10 min walk

Hospitals

John Coupland HospitalHospital · DN21 2TJ

0.6 mi · 13 min walk

John Coupland HospitalHospital · DN21 2TJ

0.6 mi · 13 min walk

John Coupland Hospital MedicineHospital · DN21 2TJ

0.6 mi · 13 min walk

Source: NHS Organisation Data Service. Distances are to the practice postcode. Check GP catchment and registration with the practice or on the NHS website.

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Stations nearby

Train stations

Gainsborough Central

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

Gainsborough Lea Road

1.3 mi

Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport). Straight-line distances; walking times assume about 5 km/h.

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Parks and green spaces

0.3 mito the nearest park

3parks within a 10 minute walk

2.1hectares of park within a 10 minute walk

Hickman Bacon Memorial ParkPlaying field · 2.8 hectares

110 m · 1 min walk

Play area (3 nearby)nearest under 0.1 hectares

0.2 mi · 4 min walk

Sports groundunder 0.1 hectares

0.2 mi · 4 min walk

Allotments or community garden (3 nearby)nearest 2.0 hectares

0.2 mi · 4 min walk

Park or garden0.3 hectares

0.3 mi · 5 min walk

Playing field1.2 hectares

0.3 mi · 7 min walk

Bowling green (2 nearby)nearest 0.1 hectares

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Roses Sports GroundSports ground · 6.6 hectares

0.4 mi · 9 min walk

Stans Pocket ParkPark or garden · under 0.1 hectares

0.4 mi · 9 min walk

Richmond ParkPark or garden · 1.7 hectares

0.5 mi · 9 min walk

Allotments or community garden (2 nearby)nearest 0.8 hectares

0.5 mi · 10 min walk

Sports groundunder 0.1 hectares

0.5 mi · 10 min walk

Source: OS Open Greenspace (Ordnance Survey). Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right. Public parks, playing fields, play areas, allotments and sports grounds within 1 mile, measured in a straight line to the nearest way in. Some sports grounds and allotments are for members only.

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Household income

This neighbourhood

£36,857

£27,471 after tax

West Lindsey

£50,099

£38,686 after tax

England

£53,636

£40,020 after tax

Total household income£36,857

After tax£27,471

After tax and housing costs, adjusted for household size£25,120West Lindsey £33,565 · England £34,675

Source: ONS income estimates for small areas, April 2022 to March 2023. Modelled averages for the neighbourhood (West Lindsey 004); local authority and national figures are the median neighbourhood. Equivalised income adjusts for household size.

Deprivation

This area is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England (ranked 2,001 of 33,755, where 1 is the most deprived).

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17% of West Lindsey's neighbourhoods are in England's most deprived 20%.

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Education, skills and training

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Health and disability

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Decile 2

Crime

Source: MHCLG, English Indices of Deprivation 2025. For the small area the home is in, ranked against the rest of England only: England, Wales and Scotland each measure deprivation differently, so deciles can't be compared across borders. Decile 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas, decile 10 the least deprived.

Occupation

18% of working residents are managers, directors or professionals, compared with 31% in West Lindsey and 33% across England. It's one of the clearest signs of how affluent an area is.

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Questions about DN21 2PL

What is the crime rate in DN21 2PL?

The neighbourhood records 246 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, above the England and Wales rate of 97. Across West Lindsey the rate is 83 per 1,000. Figures are crimes reported to the police over the latest 12 months; they can't tell you how safe a particular street feels.

How much do houses cost in DN21 2PL?

The average home in West Lindsey sold for £203,592 in the latest House Price Index, up 0.3% on a year earlier. By type: detached £279,848, semi-detached £178,923, terraced £141,189, flats £87,023. Prices are council-wide averages from HM Land Registry.

What schools are near DN21 2PL?

The nearest primary school is The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School, 0.3 mi away, about a 5 minute walk. The nearest secondary school is The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough, 0.7 mi away, about a 14 minute walk (Ofsted: good). Being nearest doesn't guarantee a place; check each school's admissions criteria.

What broadband speed can I get in DN21 2PL?

Every premises in DN21 2PL can get gigabit-capable broadband. Figures are Ofcom's share of premises in the postcode; actual speeds depend on the provider and package.

Where is the nearest train station to DN21 2PL?

Gainsborough Central is 0.6 mi away, about a 12 minute walk.

What is the average household income in DN21 2PL?

The ONS estimates average household income of £36,857 a year for the neighbourhood (April 2022 to March 2023), compared with £53,636 across England.

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