Coxs Hill, Gainsborough, DN21 1HH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN21 1HH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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	54.7%	49.5%	-5.2%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	45.3%	50.5%	5.2%	49.0%	1.5%

Partnership Status

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	28.7%	34.1%	5.4%	37.9%	-3.8%
Married: Opposite sex	38.2%	39.5%	1.3%	44.2%	-4.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	2.2%	2.5%	0.3%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	11.8%	10.9%	-0.9%	9.1%	1.8%
Widowed	19.1%	12.3%	-6.8%	6.1%	6.2%

Health

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 (67.5%) 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	34%	29.6%	-4.4%	48.4%	-18.8%
Good health	28.6%	37.9%	9.3%	33.6%	4.3%
Fair health	26.1%	19.6%	-6.5%	12.7%	6.9%
Bad health	8.5%	10%	1.5%	4.0%	6.0%
Very bad health	2.8%	2.9%	0.1%	1.2%	1.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 1HH this area, 34.1% 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 18.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	43.8%	34.1%	-9.7%	18.2%	15.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.7%	14.1%	3.4%	9.6%	4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.6%	10.5%	-3.1%	13.4%	-2.9%
Apprenticeship	4%	6.9%	2.9%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.5%	13.4%	4.9%	16.9%	-3.5%
Degree or Similar	13.6%	18.8%	5.2%	33.8%	-15.0%
Other	5.9%	2.2%	-3.7%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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)
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
White	99.1%	97.7%	-1.4%	81.4%	16.3%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.5% 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	97.5%	96.5%	-1.0%	83.2%	13.3%
European Union	1.6%	2.9%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	96.5%	-0.4%	83.2%	13.3%
10+ Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	9.8%	-8.2%
5-10 Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	58.8%	76.7%	-17.9%
Lithuania	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
No passport held	38.9%	13.5%	25.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.9%	37.2%	0.7%
Christian	54%	46.2%	7.8%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	7.7%	6.0%	1.7%

Safety

Is Coxs Hill Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coxs Hill was 266.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.5% higher than the Gainsborough East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Coxs Hill has the 14th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Gainsborough East and the 19th highest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,200

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in DN21 1HH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Coxs Hill are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for West Lindsey.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Coxs Hill, Gainsborough, DN21 1HH

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN21 1HH

Average Price
£395,597

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£299,886

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£491,308

Estimated Average Property Prices for Coxs Hill

Average Price
£363,109

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£318,809

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£496,007

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Coxs HillStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Hickman Hill Hotel Coxs Hill, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building	£425,000	2017-11-13	£496,007
Chrysalis Cottage Coxs Hill, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£228,000	2017-05-30	£302,972
Chrysalis Cottage Coxs Hill, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2009-03-09	£347,086
Chrysalis Cottage Coxs Hill, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£75,500	1998-07-24	£306,368

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN21 1HH

Employment

DN21 1HH 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 retired residents living in DN21 1HH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	101
Full-Time Employee	60
Long-Term Sick or disabled	34
Other	22
Part-Time Employee	19
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	11
Self-Employed	9
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	20
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	10
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Construction	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Gainsborough Nursery School North Marsh Road , DN21 2RR	4out of 4	1,101 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School Acland Street , DN21 2LN	3out of 4	403 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Castle Wood Academy The Avenue , DN21 1EH	2out of 4	887 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
White's Wood Academy Whites Wood Lane , DN21 1TJ	2out of 4	962 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy Heapham Road , DN21 1SW	4out of 4	997 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School Baines Road , DN21 1TE	3out of 4	1,102 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough Morton Terrace , DN21 2ST	4out of 4	1,261 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB	1out of 4	1,425 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Handel House Preparatory School The Northolme , DN21 2JB	- not rated	160 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Good Apple Independent Unit 3 Granary House , Acland Street DN21 2NS	- not rated	678 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU	3out of 4	762 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Aegir - A Specialist Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB	3out of 4	1,163 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sufian curry house	24 Spital Terrace	190 yd
Caldero Lounge	Unit 3, Marshalls Yard, Beaumont Street	288 yd
The Exchange Tea Room	12 North Street	307 yd
The Forge	1a North Street	355 yd
Butterfly Cup-cakes Ltd	Unit 8a, Marshalls Yard, Beaumont Street	379 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gainsborough Theatre Company	The Old Nick Theatre, 31 Spring Gardens	236 yd
Blues club	69 North Street	398 yd
Horse And Jockey Public House	Horse And Jockey Inn, 42 Church Street	424 yd
Elm Cottage	Elm Cottage, Church Street	531 yd
Sweyn Forkbeard	The Sweyn Forkbeard, 22-30 Silver Street	599 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Noodle Bar Takeaway	18 Spital Terrace	209 yd
Ruby Wing Lei	9 Spital Terrace	268 yd
Florentino's Pizzeria	20 Market Street	390 yd
Domino's Pizza	8 Market Street	418 yd
Best Pizza Kebab	4 Church Street	443 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Beaumont Street	398 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	Marshalls Yard, Beaumont Street	404 yd
Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd	Shop 1 Co-Operative Services Limited, Heapham Road	433 yd
Heron Foods	32 Market Place	551 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Trinity Street	587 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dw Sports Fitness (Gainsborough) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 MARSHALLS YARD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	274 yd
The Northolme (Gainsborough Trinity Fc) NORTHOLME	grass pitches	380 yd
Marshalls Sports Ground PINGLE CLOSE	grass pitches	592 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	699 yd
The Tone Zone (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Middlefield Lane	health and fitness suite	762 yd
Gainsborough Town Tennis Club REAR OF PEACOCK HOTEL REAR OF PEACOCK HOTEL CORRINGHAM ROAD	tennis courts	782 yd
Castle Wood Academy THE AVENUE	grass pitches	817 yd
Stocky'S Gym And Fitness PILLARD HOUSE LANE	health and fitness suite	831 yd
Whites Wood Academy WHITES WOOD LANE		836 yd
The Castle Hills Community Arts College (Closed) The Avenue	grass pitches, swimming pool	912 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DN21 1HH