Beckett Avenue is in Gainsborough and in West Lindsey district. DN21 1EL is located in the Gainsborough North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gainsborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beckett Avenue, Gainsborough, DN21 1EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN21 1YF, DN21 1EN, DN21 1YE, DN21 1YH, DN21 1EW, DN21 1EJ, DN21 1EP, DN21 1YD, DN21 1HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN21 1EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 51.5% | 52.4% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 48.5% | 47.6% | -0.9% | 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 | 29.5% | 36.1% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 43.6% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11% | 12.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 5.7% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.6% | 44.4% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 36.6% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 12.6% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 13.4% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 18.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 20.8% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 20.1% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 97.8% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 95.7% | 96.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 96.6% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 35.2% | 13.5% | 21.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beckett Avenue was 84.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.0% lower than the Gainsborough North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beckett Avenue has the 9th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Gainsborough North and the 87th highest crime rate of 308 local areas in West Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Beckett Avenue, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2024-09-11 | £108,647 |
| 37 Beckett Avenue, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2023-07-07 | £189,917 |
| 13 Beckett Avenue, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,500 | 2023-04-28 | £188,493 |
| 9 Beckett Avenue, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-04-23 | £130,664 |
| 13 Beckett Avenue, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-11-17 | £166,833 |
DN21 1EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in DN21 1EL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Wood Academy The Avenue , DN21 1EH | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White's Wood Academy Whites Wood Lane , DN21 1TJ | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The White's Wood Lane Community Junior School, Gainsborough Whites Wood Lane , DN21 1TJ | - not rated | 974 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School Acland Street , DN21 2LN | - not rated | 989 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School Acland Street , DN21 2LN | 2out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hills School The Avenue , DN21 1PY | - not rated | 504 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Hills Community Arts College The Avenue , DN21 1PY | - not rated | 504 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , Off Corringham Road DN21 1PB | - not rated | 666 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 2out of 4 | 754 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough Morton Terrace , DN21 2ST | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,694 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aegir - A Specialist Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aegir Community School Gainsborough Educational Village , Sweyn Lane DN21 1PB | - not rated | 642 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Handel House Preparatory School The Northolme , DN21 2JB | - not rated | 684 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood Community School Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Foods - Staff Canteen | Noble Foods Ltd, Corringham Road | 676 yd | |
| Thonock Park | Gainsborough Golf Club, The Belt Road | 756 yd | |
| Sufian curry house | 24 Spital Terrace | 845 yd | |
| Hastings Centre Polytunnel | Richmond Park, Morton Terrace | 915 yd | |
| All Saints Parish Church Cafe | Church Street | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Social & Recreational Club | Hilltop Social Club, Turpin Close | 786 yd | |
| Elm Cottage | Elm Cottage, Church Street | 874 yd | |
| Gainsborough Theatre Company | The Old Nick Theatre, 31 Spring Gardens | 905 yd | |
| Blues club | 69 North Street | 925 yd | |
| Horse And Jockey Public House | Horse And Jockey Inn, 42 Church Street | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Pizza | Unit 6, Bob Rainsforth Way | 617 yd | |
| Noodle Bar Takeaway | 18 Spital Terrace | 865 yd | |
| Ruby Wing Lei | 9 Spital Terrace | 907 yd | |
| Piccante Pizza | 75 Church Street | 918 yd | |
| Leons | 65 Church Street | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd | Lincolnshire Cooperative Ltd, Corringham Road | 230 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd | Shop 1 Co-Operative Services Limited, Heapham Road | 746 yd | |
| Lidl | Beaumont Street | 1,068 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marshalls Yard, Beaumont Street | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough Town Tennis Club REAR OF PEACOCK HOTEL REAR OF PEACOCK HOTEL CORRINGHAM ROAD | tennis courts | 204 yd |
| West Lindsey Leisure Centre WEST LINDSEY LEISURE CENTRE WEST LINDSEY LEISURE CENTRE THE AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 276 yd |
| Castle Wood Academy THE AVENUE | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| The Castle Hills Community Arts College (Closed) The Avenue | grass pitches, swimming pool | 506 yd |
| Thonock Park Golf Club THE BELT ROAD | golf | 754 yd |
| The Northolme (Gainsborough Trinity Fc) NORTHOLME | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| The Gainsborough Academy SWEYN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 788 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Gainsborough) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 MARSHALLS YARD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 941 yd |
| Whites Wood Academy WHITES WOOD LANE | 972 yd | |
| Marshalls Sports Ground PINGLE CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.