Marlow Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1YG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN21 1YG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	50.5%	49.8%	-0.7%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	49.5%	50.2%	0.7%	49.0%	1.2%

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 1YG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.8% 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	15.4%	23.3%	7.9%	37.9%	-14.6%
Married: Opposite sex	65%	61.8%	-3.2%	44.2%	17.6%
Separated	1.5%	1.4%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	6.5%	4.6%	-1.9%	9.1%	-4.5%
Widowed	11.5%	8.8%	-2.7%	6.1%	2.7%

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	37.7%	32.3%	-5.4%	48.4%	-16.1%
Good health	41.8%	43.4%	1.6%	33.6%	9.8%
Fair health	17.2%	21.2%	4.0%	12.7%	8.5%
Bad health	2.4%	3.1%	0.7%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	23.5%	19.4%	-4.1%	18.2%	1.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.5%	9.9%	-1.6%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.2%	14.1%	-0.1%	13.4%	0.7%
Apprenticeship	9.6%	10.9%	1.3%	5.3%	5.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.8%	19.7%	8.9%	16.9%	2.8%
Degree or Similar	25%	23.6%	-1.4%	33.8%	-10.2%
Other	5.4%	2.5%	-2.9%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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%
Indian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	3.1%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.8%	1.0%
White	99.7%	95.7%	-4.0%	81.4%	14.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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	98.3%	97.2%	-1.1%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	0.7%	0.9%	0.2%	6.1%	-5.2%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	5.6%	-4.1%
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	98%	97.2%	-0.8%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	0%	2.8%	2.8%	9.8%	-7.0%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.7%	76.7%	8.0%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
No passport held	14.7%	13.5%	1.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.4%	37.2%	-5.8%
Christian	66.8%	46.2%	20.6%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	0.9%	6.0%	-5.1%

Safety

Is Marlow Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlow Road was 25.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.1% lower than the Gainsborough North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Marlow Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Gainsborough North and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 308 local areas in West Lindsey .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,000

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in DN21 1YG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Marlow Road are based on 46 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 Marlow Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1YG

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN21 1YG

Average Price
£209,577

Semi-Detached
£174,681

Terraced
£182,037

Detached
£219,408

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Marlow Road

Average Price
£222,138

Semi-Detached
£173,677

Terraced
£187,778

Detached
£229,054

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Marlow Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
43 Marlow Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2026-01-23	£183,497
47 Marlow Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2025-11-11	£242,071
11 Marlow Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£182,500	2025-09-10	£178,660
33 Marlow Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2025-09-08	£327,951
61 Marlow Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2025-05-09	£244,516

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN21 1YG

Employment

DN21 1YG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 1YG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	122
Full-Time Employee	71
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Looking after home or family	9
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	4
Student (economically inactive)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Construction	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Education	13
Manufacturing	12
Human health and social work activities	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Other	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1
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	3out of 4	1,324 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castle Wood Academy The Avenue , DN21 1EH	3out of 4	620 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
White's Wood Academy Whites Wood Lane , DN21 1TJ	3out of 4	990 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The White's Wood Lane Community Junior School, Gainsborough Whites Wood Lane , DN21 1TJ	- not rated	990 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School Baines Road , DN21 1TE	- not rated	1,038 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy Heapham Road , DN21 1SW	- not rated	1,139 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , Off Corringham Road DN21 1PB	- not rated	439 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB	2out of 4	526 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Castle Hills School The Avenue , DN21 1PY	- not rated	634 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Castle Hills Community Arts College The Avenue , DN21 1PY	- not rated	634 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough Morton Terrace , DN21 2ST	3out of 4	1,238 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Middlefield School Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU	- not rated	1,787 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aegir - A Specialist Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB	3out of 4	477 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aegir Community School Gainsborough Educational Village , Sweyn Lane DN21 1PB	- not rated	477 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Handel House Preparatory School The Northolme , DN21 2JB	- not rated	908 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Warren Wood Community School Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU	- not rated	1,162 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU	3out of 4	1,162 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Noble Foods - Staff Canteen	Noble Foods Ltd, Corringham Road	503 yd
Thonock Park	Gainsborough Golf Club, The Belt Road	719 yd
Ping Europe Ltd	Ping Europe Ltd, Corringham Road	868 yd
Bread and Roses	34 Queensway	1,020 yd
Sufian curry house	24 Spital Terrace	1,050 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hilltop Social & Recreational Club	Hilltop Social Club, Turpin Close		692 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Verona Pizza	Unit 6, Bob Rainsforth Way	457 yd
Cox's Traditional Fish And Chips	Coxs Traditional Fish And Chips, Heapham Road	1,065 yd
Noodle Bar Takeaway	18 Spital Terrace	1,070 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd	Lincolnshire Cooperative Ltd, Corringham Road		263 yd
Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd	Shop 1 Co-Operative Services Limited, Heapham Road		851 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gainsborough Town Tennis Club REAR OF PEACOCK HOTEL REAR OF PEACOCK HOTEL CORRINGHAM ROAD	tennis courts	111 yd
West Lindsey Leisure Centre WEST LINDSEY LEISURE CENTRE WEST LINDSEY LEISURE CENTRE THE AVENUE	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool	458 yd
The Gainsborough Academy SWEYN LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	561 yd
Castle Wood Academy THE AVENUE	grass pitches	626 yd
The Castle Hills Community Arts College (Closed) The Avenue	grass pitches, swimming pool	634 yd
Thonock Park Golf Club THE BELT ROAD	golf	715 yd
The Northolme (Gainsborough Trinity Fc) NORTHOLME	grass pitches	984 yd
Whites Wood Academy WHITES WOOD LANE		989 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	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%

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	30.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	32 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	65.84 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	65.84 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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