Ruskin Street is in Gainsborough and in West Lindsey district. DN21 1DN 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 Ruskin Street, Gainsborough, DN21 1DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN21 1DJ, DN21 1DW, DN21 1DL, DN21 1DS, DN21 1LB, DN21 1DT, DN21 1DH, DN21 1DU, DN21 1DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN21 1DN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 49.6% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.4% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 43.2% | 41.6% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 34.7% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 13.7% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (69.7%) 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 | 33.8% | 38.6% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 31.1% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 22% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 9.3% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.7% | 24.4% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 18.1% | 3.0% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 19.7% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 5.7% | -1.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 22.3% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 95.9% | 87.1% | -8.8% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 91.9% | 90.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 91.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 76.7% | -19.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 39.5% | 13.5% | 26.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ruskin Street was 298.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 139.5% higher than the Gainsborough East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ruskin Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Gainsborough East and the 14th highest crime rate of 308 local areas in West Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Ruskin Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2023-02-28 | £73,618 |
| 2 Ruskin Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2017-06-22 | £87,828 |
| 3 Ruskin Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £41,000 | 2017-02-07 | £58,788 |
| 9 Ruskin Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2015-11-23 | £66,903 |
| 3 Ruskin Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2010-01-29 | £58,390 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gainsborough Nursery School North Marsh Road , DN21 2RR | 3out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South County Infant School Lea Road , DN21 1LH | - not rated | 199 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gainsborough Benjamin Adlard Community School Sandsfield Lane , DN21 1DB | - not rated | 260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Adlard Junior School Sandsfield Lane , DN21 1DB | - not rated | 260 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Adlard Primary School Sandsfield Lane , DN21 1DB | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Lindsey Close , DN21 1YS | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlefield School of Technology Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | - not rated | 629 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills School The Avenue , DN21 1PY | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Hills Community Arts College The Avenue , DN21 1PY | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , Off Corringham Road DN21 1PB | - not rated | 2,490 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 2out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlefield School Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | - not rated | 629 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The William Harrison School, Gainsborough Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | - not rated | 668 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood Community School Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handel House Preparatory School The Northolme , DN21 2JB | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Apple Independent Unit 3 Granary House , Acland Street DN21 2NS | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | McDonalds, 50 Trinity Street | 700 yd | |
| The Moonlight | 76 Trinity Street | 728 yd | |
| Reeds Coffee Shop | Ground Floor Rear Of, 54 Bridge Street | 775 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Stores Ltd, Trinity Street | 826 yd | |
| Pickles Pantry | 6 Market Arcade | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough & District United Services Club | 136 Bridge Street | 445 yd | |
| Trent Port | Trent Port Hotel And Land, Ramper Road | 548 yd | |
| Gainsborough Sport & Social Club | 17 Trinity Street | 705 yd | |
| Trinity Arts Centre | Trinity Arts Centre, Trinity Street | 794 yd | |
| White Horse Inn | 29 Silver Street | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Kitchen | 83 Lea Road | 171 yd | |
| Nibbles | 14 Lea Road | 256 yd | |
| Adam's Bay | Adams Bay, 18 Bridge Road | 257 yd | |
| Mei's Kitchen | 170 Trinity Street | 326 yd | |
| Gainsborough Grill | Gainsborough Grill, 168 Trinity Street | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Lea Road | 382 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Trinity Street | 826 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marshalls Yard, Beaumont Street | 1,023 yd | |
| Lidl | Beaumont Street | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandsfield Lane (Closed) Sandsfield Lane | grass pitches | 179 yd |
| Stocky'S Gym And Fitness PILLARD HOUSE LANE | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Middlefield School Of Technology (Closed) Middlefield Lane | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Marshalls Sports Ground PINGLE CLOSE | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| The Tone Zone (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Middlefield Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,015 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.