Middlefield Lane, Gainsborough, DN21 1TY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN21 1TY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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	48.6%	48.5%	-0.1%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	51.4%	51.5%	0.1%	49.0%	2.5%

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	32.4%	35.3%	2.9%	37.9%	-2.6%
Married: Opposite sex	53%	48.2%	-4.8%	44.2%	4.0%
Separated	0.4%	2.8%	2.4%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	8.7%	6%	-2.7%	9.1%	-3.1%
Widowed	5.5%	7.6%	2.1%	6.1%	1.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	36.2%	41.8%	5.6%	48.4%	-6.6%
Good health	37.9%	33%	-4.9%	33.6%	-0.6%
Fair health	19%	18%	-1.0%	12.7%	5.3%
Bad health	5.9%	5.4%	-0.5%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	1%	1.7%	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%

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.

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 16.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32%	25.6%	-6.4%	18.2%	7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.4%	16.4%	1.0%	9.6%	6.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13%	11.6%	-1.4%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	7.9%	10.4%	2.5%	5.3%	5.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	16.8%	6.1%	16.9%	-0.1%
Degree or Similar	17%	16.4%	-0.6%	33.8%	-17.4%
Other	4%	2.8%	-1.2%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	99.3%	98%	-1.3%	81.4%	16.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.6% 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	97.2%	96.6%	-0.6%	83.2%	13.4%
European Union	2.1%	2.4%	0.3%	6.1%	-3.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	96.6%	-0.6%	83.2%	13.4%
10+ Years	0%	2%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.8%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68.9%	76.7%	-7.8%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	28.7%	13.5%	15.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.1%	37.2%	5.9%
Christian	47.5%	46.2%	1.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	9.2%	6.0%	3.2%

Safety

Is Middlefield Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middlefield Lane was 140.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.5% lower than the Gainsborough East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Middlefield Lane has the 29th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Gainsborough East and the 47th highest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.7%.

🔎 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 1TY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 8/10 (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 Middlefield Lane are based on 61 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 Middlefield Lane, Gainsborough, DN21 1TY

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN21 1TY

Average Price
£194,635

Semi-Detached
£194,246

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£195,804

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Middlefield Lane

Average Price
£171,147

Semi-Detached
£193,086

Terraced
£119,138

Detached
£185,700

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Middlefield LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
23 Middlefield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£192,000	2024-11-22	£196,858
21 Middlefield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2024-09-30	£187,482
3 Middlefield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2023-07-06	£212,369
9 Middlefield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2022-11-25	£143,108
17 Middlefield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2019-09-04	£229,647

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN21 1TY

Employment

DN21 1TY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	87
Retired	60
Part-Time Employee	33
Long-Term Sick or disabled	21
Looking after home or family	16
Self-Employed	9
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Manufacturing	29
Human health and social work activities	18
Education	13
Construction	12
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Transport and storage	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Other	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	1,860 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 Hillcrest Early Years Academy Heapham Road , DN21 1SW	4out of 4	348 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
White's Wood Academy Whites Wood Lane , DN21 1TJ	2out of 4	439 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School Baines Road , DN21 1TE	3out of 4	568 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Benjamin Adlard Primary School Sandsfield Lane , DN21 1DB	3out of 4	1,058 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	1,095 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB	1out of 4	1,521 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough Morton Terrace , DN21 2ST	4out of 4	1,988 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU	3out of 4	40 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Handel House Preparatory School The Northolme , DN21 2JB	- not rated	923 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Aegir - A Specialist Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB	3out of 4	1,112 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Good Apple Independent Unit 3 Granary House , Acland Street DN21 2NS	- not rated	1,341 yd	Other independent special school	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
Bread and Roses	34 Queensway	288 yd
Caldero Lounge	Unit 3, Marshalls Yard, Beaumont Street	658 yd
Butterfly Cup-cakes Ltd	Unit 8a, Marshalls Yard, Beaumont Street	662 yd
Tesco Family Dining Ltd	Tesco Stores Ltd, Trinity Street	729 yd
Cream	Unit 19, Marshalls Yard, Beaumont Street	736 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Trinity Arts Centre	Trinity Arts Centre, Trinity Street	699 yd
Gainsborough Sport & Social Club	17 Trinity Street	723 yd
Gainsborough Theatre Company	The Old Nick Theatre, 31 Spring Gardens	733 yd
Hilltop Social & Recreational Club	Hilltop Social Club, Turpin Close	839 yd
Horse And Jockey Public House	Horse And Jockey Inn, 42 Church Street	997 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cox's Traditional Fish And Chips	Coxs Traditional Fish And Chips, Heapham Road	169 yd
China Chef	78 Trinity Street	758 yd
Trinity Fish Bar	80 Trinity Street	759 yd
Hung Wang	Hung Wang Chinese Restaurant, 21-23 Trinity Street	771 yd
Noodle Bar Takeaway	18 Spital Terrace	822 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd	Shop 1 Co-Operative Services Limited, Heapham Road	405 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Trinity Street	729 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	Marshalls Yard, Beaumont Street	751 yd
Lidl	Beaumont Street	774 yd
Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd	Lincolnshire Cooperative Ltd, Corringham Road	963 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Tone Zone (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Middlefield Lane	health and fitness suite	31 yd
Marshalls Sports Ground PINGLE CLOSE	grass pitches	202 yd
Whites Wood Academy WHITES WOOD LANE		363 yd
Aisby Walk (Closed) Aisby Walk	grass pitches	501 yd
Middlefield School Of Technology (Closed) Middlefield Lane	grass pitches	570 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Gainsborough) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 MARSHALLS YARD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	699 yd
Stocky'S Gym And Fitness PILLARD HOUSE LANE	health and fitness suite	795 yd
The Beckett School (Closed) Whites Wood Lane		820 yd
Sandsfield Lane (Closed) Sandsfield Lane	grass pitches	872 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	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%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	72.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	124.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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