Lea Road is in Gainsborough and in East Lindsey district. DN21 1AF is located in the Gainsborough South-West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gainsborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lea Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN21 1BD, DN21 1BA, DN21 1DE, DN21 1DF, DN21 1NA, DN21 1DG, DN21 1AB, DN21 1AD, DN21 1GR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN21 1AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 53.3% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 48.2% | 46.7% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.8% | 36.7% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 32.2% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 17.6% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.9% | 34.4% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 32.9% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 19.4% | 7.2% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 11.3% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 7.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around DN21 1AF this area, 30.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 30.7% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 13.1% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 14.2% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.6% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 12% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.4% | 19.9% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.5% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.8% | 94.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 94.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 94.8% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 94.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.6% | 76.7% | -23.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 43.8% | 13.5% | 30.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lea Road was 528.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 271.7% higher than the Gainsborough East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lea Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Gainsborough East and the 5th highest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 183.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177 Lea Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-08-23 | £138,046 |
| Petrol Station Esso Lea Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-10-31 | £286,432 |
| 173 Lea Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2020-01-31 | £102,843 |
| 177 Lea Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-09-28 | £155,781 |
| 177 Lea Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2017-05-26 | £98,344 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gainsborough Nursery School North Marsh Road , DN21 2RR | 4out of 4 | 2,745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Adlard Primary School Sandsfield Lane , DN21 1DB | 3out of 4 | 323 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough Lindsey Close , DN21 1YN | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy Heapham Road , DN21 1SW | 4out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White's Wood Academy Whites Wood Lane , DN21 1TJ | 2out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School Baines Road , DN21 1TE | 3out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 1out of 4 | 2,867 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough Morton Terrace , DN21 2ST | 4out of 4 | 2,985 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handel House Preparatory School The Northolme , DN21 2JB | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Apple Independent Unit 3 Granary House , Acland Street DN21 2NS | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aegir - A Specialist Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 3out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough & District United Services Club | 136 Bridge Street | 818 yd | |
| Trent Port | Trent Port Hotel And Land, Ramper Road | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Kitchen | 83 Lea Road | 387 yd | |
| Nibbles | 14 Lea Road | 573 yd | |
| Adam's Bay | Adams Bay, 18 Bridge Road | 664 yd | |
| Mei's Kitchen | 170 Trinity Street | 735 yd | |
| Gainsborough Grill | Gainsborough Grill, 168 Trinity Street | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Lea Road | 33 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandsfield Lane (Closed) Sandsfield Lane | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Middlefield School Of Technology (Closed) Middlefield Lane | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Stocky'S Gym And Fitness PILLARD HOUSE LANE | health and fitness suite | 995 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 6.7% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.04 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.04 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.