Kingerby Close, Gainsborough, DN21 1XW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN21 1XW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.7%	50.6%	-1.1%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	48.3%	49.4%	1.1%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DN21 1XW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	19.5%	23.9%	4.4%	37.9%	-14.0%
Married: Opposite sex	65.6%	58.4%	-7.2%	44.2%	14.2%
Separated	1.9%	1.2%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	5.7%	7%	1.3%	9.1%	-2.1%
Widowed	7.3%	9.5%	2.2%	6.1%	3.4%

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	40.7%	36.7%	-4.0%	48.4%	-11.7%
Good health	45%	43.1%	-1.9%	33.6%	9.5%
Fair health	10.3%	16.9%	6.6%	12.7%	4.2%
Bad health	3.3%	3%	-0.3%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21.8%	12.7%	-9.1%	18.2%	-5.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.6%	14.3%	-1.3%	9.6%	4.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.2%	16.4%	-3.8%	13.4%	3.0%
Apprenticeship	6.9%	10.2%	3.3%	5.3%	4.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	18%	7.3%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	18.3%	24.2%	5.9%	33.8%	-9.6%
Other	6.5%	4.1%	-2.4%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.0%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98%	95.5%	-2.5%	81.4%	14.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.4% 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	96.4%	94.4%	-2.0%	83.2%	11.2%
European Union	2.6%	3%	0.4%	6.1%	-3.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.5%
Oceania	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	94.4%	-2.0%	83.2%	11.2%
10+ Years	0%	5.2%	5.2%	9.8%	-4.6%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.6%	76.7%	9.9%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
No passport held	11.9%	13.5%	-1.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29%	37.2%	-8.2%
Christian	62.8%	46.2%	16.6%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Not answered	7.1%	6.0%	1.1%

Safety

Is Kingerby Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingerby Close was 22.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.5% lower than the Gainsborough East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Kingerby Close has the lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Gainsborough East and the 57th lowest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.

🔎 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 1XW, 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 Kingerby Close are based on 7 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 Kingerby Close, Gainsborough, DN21 1XW

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN21 1XW

Average Price
£203,966

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£203,966

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kingerby Close

Average Price
£207,471

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£207,471

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kingerby CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Kingerby Close, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2021-12-17	£186,591
5 Kingerby Close, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2020-09-25	£212,686
1 Kingerby Close, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£174,500	2020-05-22	£219,973
1 Kingerby Close, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£142,000	2016-05-03	£206,890
6 Kingerby Close, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£148,500	2006-07-06	£240,639

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN21 1XW

Employment

DN21 1XW 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DN21 1XW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	103
Full-Time Employee	81
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	9
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Manufacturing	21
Human health and social work activities	19
Education	15
Other	10
Construction	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	2
Accommodation and food service 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	1,895 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	624 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
White's Wood Academy Whites Wood Lane , DN21 1TJ	2out of 4	733 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Benjamin Adlard Primary School Sandsfield Lane , DN21 1DB	3out of 4	821 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School Baines Road , DN21 1TE	3out of 4	856 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School Acland Street , DN21 2LN	3out of 4	1,065 yd	Academy converter	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	1,794 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough Morton Terrace , DN21 2ST	4out of 4	2,067 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	336 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Handel House Preparatory School The Northolme , DN21 2JB	- not rated	962 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Good Apple Independent Unit 3 Granary House , Acland Street DN21 2NS	- not rated	1,252 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aegir - A Specialist Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB	3out of 4	1,396 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
McDonalds	McDonalds, 50 Trinity Street	508 yd
The Moonlight	76 Trinity Street	534 yd
Tesco Family Dining Ltd	Tesco Stores Ltd, Trinity Street	540 yd
Butterfly Cup-cakes Ltd	Unit 8a, Marshalls Yard, Beaumont Street	560 yd
Bread and Roses	34 Queensway	583 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gainsborough Sport & Social Club	17 Trinity Street	493 yd
Trinity Arts Centre	Trinity Arts Centre, Trinity Street	502 yd
Gainsborough Theatre Company	The Old Nick Theatre, 31 Spring Gardens	685 yd
Gainsborough & District United Services Club	136 Bridge Street	807 yd
White Horse Inn	29 Silver Street	858 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cox's Traditional Fish And Chips	Coxs Traditional Fish And Chips, Heapham Road	453 yd
Hung Wang	Hung Wang Chinese Restaurant, 21-23 Trinity Street	522 yd
Trinity Fish Bar	80 Trinity Street	532 yd
China Chef	78 Trinity Street	533 yd
Middies	Middi's Fish And Chips, 154a Trinity Street	558 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Trinity Street	540 yd
Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd	Shop 1 Co-Operative Services Limited, Heapham Road	584 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	Marshalls Yard, Beaumont Street	635 yd
Lidl	Beaumont Street	661 yd
Heron Foods	32 Market Place	889 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Marshalls Sports Ground PINGLE CLOSE	grass pitches	262 yd
The Tone Zone (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Middlefield Lane	health and fitness suite	265 yd
Middlefield School Of Technology (Closed) Middlefield Lane	grass pitches	401 yd
Stocky'S Gym And Fitness PILLARD HOUSE LANE	health and fitness suite	533 yd
Sandsfield Lane (Closed) Sandsfield Lane	grass pitches	588 yd
Aisby Walk (Closed) Aisby Walk	grass pitches	621 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Gainsborough) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 MARSHALLS YARD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	638 yd
Whites Wood Academy WHITES WOOD LANE		659 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	31.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	32.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	34.89 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	34.89 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	4.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	4.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	5.64 Mbit/s

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