Ravendale Road is in Gainsborough and in West Lindsey district. DN21 1XA 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 Ravendale Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN21 1XB, DN21 1XD, DN21 1UZ, DN21 1XG, DN21 1XQ, DN21 1UY, DN21 1XW, DN21 1UX, DN21 1XN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN21 1XA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 57.5% | 50% | -7.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 42.5% | 50% | 7.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 35.1% | 29.5% | -5.6% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 48% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 12.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
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 (70.4%) 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 | 32.3% | 36.2% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 48.4% | 34.2% | -14.2% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 23.7% | 8.8% | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 25.7% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 11.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 16.1% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 7.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 17.8% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 16.5% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.4% | 96.1% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 96.6% | 96.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 96.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55% | 76.7% | -21.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 42.4% | 13.5% | 28.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ravendale Road was 67.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.6% lower than the Gainsborough East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ravendale Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Gainsborough East and the 117th highest crime rate of 308 local areas in West Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Ravendale Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-05-09 | £191,360 |
| 28 Ravendale Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-12-12 | £141,382 |
| 34 Ravendale Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-11-03 | £216,892 |
| 22 Ravendale Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-10-20 | £228,364 |
| 10 Ravendale Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2022-02-17 | £173,620 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DN21 1XA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 2,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough Benjamin Adlard Community School Sandsfield Lane , DN21 1DB | - not rated | 614 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Adlard Junior School Sandsfield Lane , DN21 1DB | - not rated | 614 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Adlard Primary School Sandsfield Lane , DN21 1DB | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy Heapham Road , DN21 1SW | - not rated | 657 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Hillcrest Community Infant and Nursery School Heapham Road , DN21 1SW | - not rated | 657 yd | Community school | 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 | 181 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills School The Avenue , DN21 1PY | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Hills Community Arts College The Avenue , DN21 1PY | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , Off Corringham Road DN21 1PB | - not rated | 1,943 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 2out of 4 | 1,961 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 | 181 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Wood Community School Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | - not rated | 489 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The William Harrison School, Gainsborough Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | - not rated | 550 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beckett School White's Wood Lane , DN21 1TW | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Handel House Preparatory School The Northolme , DN21 2JB | - not rated | 1,263 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | McDonalds, 50 Trinity Street | 620 yd | |
| The Moonlight | 76 Trinity Street | 652 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Stores Ltd, Trinity Street | 689 yd | |
| Bread and Roses | 34 Queensway | 733 yd | |
| Butterfly Cup-cakes Ltd | Unit 8a, Marshalls Yard, Beaumont Street | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough Sport & Social Club | 17 Trinity Street | 610 yd | |
| Trinity Arts Centre | Trinity Arts Centre, Trinity Street | 648 yd | |
| Gainsborough & District United Services Club | 136 Bridge Street | 792 yd | |
| Gainsborough Theatre Company | The Old Nick Theatre, 31 Spring Gardens | 895 yd | |
| Trent Port | Trent Port Hotel And Land, Ramper Road | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middies | Middi's Fish And Chips, 154a Trinity Street | 564 yd | |
| Gainsborough Grill | Gainsborough Grill, 168 Trinity Street | 587 yd | |
| Mei's Kitchen | 170 Trinity Street | 589 yd | |
| Adam's Bay | Adams Bay, 18 Bridge Road | 603 yd | |
| Hung Wang | Hung Wang Chinese Restaurant, 21-23 Trinity Street | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Trinity Street | 689 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd | Shop 1 Co-Operative Services Limited, Heapham Road | 802 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marshalls Yard, Beaumont Street | 821 yd | |
| Lidl | Beaumont Street | 847 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Lea Road | 860 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middlefield School Of Technology (Closed) Middlefield Lane | grass pitches | 182 yd |
| The Tone Zone (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Middlefield Lane | health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| Sandsfield Lane (Closed) Sandsfield Lane | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Marshalls Sports Ground PINGLE CLOSE | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Aisby Walk (Closed) Aisby Walk | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Stocky'S Gym And Fitness PILLARD HOUSE LANE | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| Whites Wood Academy WHITES WOOD LANE | 804 yd | |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Gainsborough) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 MARSHALLS YARD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 846 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 | 50.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 156.49 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 156.49 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 26.83 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.