Adelaide Close is in Gainsborough and in West Lindsey district. DN21 1PH is located in the Gainsborough East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gainsborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Adelaide Close, Gainsborough, DN21 1PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN21 1PQ, DN21 1PD, DN21 1PR, DN21 1NX, DN21 1NJ, DN21 1YP, DN21 1QW, DN21 1QR, DN21 1NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN21 1PH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 58% | 54.7% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 42% | 45.3% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 23.7% | 32% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 35.5% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 20.4% | 18.4% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
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 (66%) 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 | 34.8% | 37.2% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 28.8% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 25.9% | 25.2% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 12.5% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 6.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 1PH this area, 30.5% 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 10.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.6% | 30.5% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 11.7% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 16% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 7.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 10.5% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 10.2% | -2.0% | 33.8% | -23.6% |
| Other | 4.9% | 13.3% | 8.4% | 2.8% | 10.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 93.3% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 5.4% |
In this area, 92.1% 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% | 92.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 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 | 96.1% | 91.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.3% | 76.7% | -24.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 40.2% | 13.5% | 26.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Adelaide Close was 119.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.7% lower than the Gainsborough East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Adelaide Close has the 28th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Gainsborough East and the 52nd highest crime rate of 307 local areas in West Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Adelaide Close, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2025-05-09 | £102,417 |
| 6 Adelaide Close, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2025-02-17 | £101,415 |
| 6 Adelaide Close, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £37,000 | 2012-11-23 | £61,342 |
| 2 Adelaide Close, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,500 | 2011-03-14 | £125,584 |
| 4 Adelaide Close, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £19,200 | 2004-06-14 | £33,776 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DN21 1PH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 2,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough Lindsey Close , DN21 1YN | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Lindsey Close , DN21 1YS | - not rated | 364 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | More About School | |
| Gainsborough Benjamin Adlard Community School Sandsfield Lane , DN21 1DB | - not rated | 695 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Adlard Junior School Sandsfield Lane , DN21 1DB | - not rated | 695 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Adlard Primary School Sandsfield Lane , DN21 1DB | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 412 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 2out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , Off Corringham Road DN21 1PB | - not rated | 2,270 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills School The Avenue , DN21 1PY | - not rated | 2,424 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Hills Community Arts College The Avenue , DN21 1PY | - not rated | 2,424 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlefield School Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | - not rated | 412 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 | 252 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood Community School Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | - not rated | 952 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beckett School White's Wood Lane , DN21 1TW | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Handel House Preparatory School The Northolme , DN21 2JB | - not rated | 1,829 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread and Roses | 34 Queensway | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox's Traditional Fish And Chips | Coxs Traditional Fish And Chips, Heapham Road | 1,001 yd | |
| Adam's Bay | Adams Bay, 18 Bridge Road | 1,028 yd | |
| Beijing Kitchen | 83 Lea Road | 1,037 yd | |
| Mei's Kitchen | 170 Trinity Street | 1,050 yd | |
| Gainsborough Grill | Gainsborough Grill, 168 Trinity Street | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited, Heapham Road South | 819 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Lea Road | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middlefield School Of Technology (Closed) Middlefield Lane | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Aisby Walk (Closed) Aisby Walk | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Sandsfield Lane (Closed) Sandsfield Lane | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| The Tone Zone (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Middlefield Lane | health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| Body Zone (Closed) Sandars Road | health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Marshalls Sports Ground PINGLE CLOSE | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| Whites Wood Academy WHITES WOOD LANE | 1,088 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.