Pingle Close is in Gainsborough and in West Lindsey district. DN21 1XR is located in the Gainsborough East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gainsborough. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pingle Close, Gainsborough, DN21 1XR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN21 1NZ, DN21 1TY, DN21 1XL, DN21 1SH, DN21 1SJ, DN21 1TZ, DN21 1TN, DN21 1XN, DN21 1XH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN21 1XR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.5% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.5% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 27.8% | 29.9% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 37.6% | -10.6% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 12.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 15.8% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
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 | 36.9% | 36% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 36% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 20.2% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 35.9% | 28% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.6% | 10.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 14.7% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 16.4% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.4% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 98.6% | 98.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 98.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 38% | 13.5% | 24.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pingle Close was 193.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.3% higher than the Gainsborough East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pingle Close has the 22nd highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Gainsborough East and the 29th highest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Pingle Close, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2025-01-31 | £96,379 |
| 48 Pingle Close, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £238,500 | 2023-10-20 | £234,676 |
| 39 Pingle Close, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2023-09-15 | £271,063 |
| 12 Pingle Close, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-07-11 | £132,731 |
| 26 Pingle Close, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-07-08 | £142,964 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DN21 1XR 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%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gainsborough Nursery School North Marsh Road , DN21 2RR | 4out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 502 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White's Wood Academy Whites Wood Lane , DN21 1TJ | 2out of 4 | 549 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School Baines Road , DN21 1TE | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School Acland Street , DN21 2LN | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Adlard Primary School Sandsfield Lane , DN21 1DB | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 1out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough Morton Terrace , DN21 2ST | 4out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | 3out of 4 | 198 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handel House Preparatory School The Northolme , DN21 2JB | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aegir - A Specialist Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Apple Independent Unit 3 Granary House , Acland Street DN21 2NS | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 368 yd | |
| Caldero Lounge | Unit 3, Marshalls Yard, Beaumont Street | 471 yd | |
| Butterfly Cup-cakes Ltd | Unit 8a, Marshalls Yard, Beaumont Street | 483 yd | |
| Cream | Unit 19, Marshalls Yard, Beaumont Street | 564 yd | |
| No 17 Coffee and Cocktails | Unit 17, Marshalls Yard, Beaumont Street | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough Theatre Company | The Old Nick Theatre, 31 Spring Gardens | 545 yd | |
| Trinity Arts Centre | Trinity Arts Centre, Trinity Street | 555 yd | |
| Gainsborough Sport & Social Club | 17 Trinity Street | 596 yd | |
| Horse And Jockey Public House | Horse And Jockey Inn, 42 Church Street | 811 yd | |
| White Horse Inn | 29 Silver Street | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox's Traditional Fish And Chips | Coxs Traditional Fish And Chips, Heapham Road | 228 yd | |
| China Chef | 78 Trinity Street | 627 yd | |
| Trinity Fish Bar | 80 Trinity Street | 629 yd | |
| Noodle Bar Takeaway | 18 Spital Terrace | 633 yd | |
| Hung Wang | Hung Wang Chinese Restaurant, 21-23 Trinity Street | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd | Shop 1 Co-Operative Services Limited, Heapham Road | 282 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marshalls Yard, Beaumont Street | 573 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Trinity Street | 579 yd | |
| Lidl | Beaumont Street | 595 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 32 Market Place | 847 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marshalls Sports Ground PINGLE CLOSE | grass pitches | 48 yd |
| The Tone Zone (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Middlefield Lane | health and fitness suite | 181 yd |
| Whites Wood Academy WHITES WOOD LANE | 442 yd | |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Gainsborough) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 MARSHALLS YARD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 512 yd |
| Middlefield School Of Technology (Closed) Middlefield Lane | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Aisby Walk (Closed) Aisby Walk | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Stocky'S Gym And Fitness PILLARD HOUSE LANE | health and fitness suite | 691 yd |
| Sandsfield Lane (Closed) Sandsfield Lane | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| The Beckett School (Closed) Whites Wood Lane | 946 yd | |
| The Northolme (Gainsborough Trinity Fc) NORTHOLME | grass pitches | 952 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 | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.