Bob Rainsforth Way is in Gainsborough and in West Lindsey district. DN21 1ZS is located in the Gainsborough North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gainsborough. This postcode has been in use since 2018-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bob Rainsforth Way, Gainsborough, DN21 1ZS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN21 1ZR, DN21 1FW, DN21 1ZP, DN21 1ZQ, DN21 1ZN, DN21 1FT, DN21 1YB, DN21 1FF, DN21 1FU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN21 1ZS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 52.7% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 47.3% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DN21 1ZS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 15.4% | 57.3% | 41.9% | 37.9% | 19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65% | 33.2% | -31.8% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 5.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 0.3% | -11.2% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.7% | 61.9% | 24.2% | 48.4% | 13.5% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 31.7% | -10.1% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 5.9% | -11.3% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around DN21 1ZS this area, 3.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 3.5% | -20.0% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 8.1% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 14.7% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.6% | 7% | -2.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 27.4% | 16.6% | 16.9% | 10.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 37.9% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.4% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 91.3% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 91.9% 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% | 91.9% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 91.9% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.9% | 37.2% | 16.7% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bob Rainsforth Way was 165.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.1% higher than the Gainsborough North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bob Rainsforth Way has the 3rd highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Gainsborough North and the 35th highest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 129.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 1683.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Bob Rainsforth Way, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-12-18 | £143,688 |
| 80 Bob Rainsforth Way, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-12-13 | £179,610 |
| 48 Bob Rainsforth Way, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-12-02 | £159,083 |
| 81 Bob Rainsforth Way, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2024-09-27 | £177,249 |
| 79 Bob Rainsforth Way, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-09-23 | £180,341 |
DN21 1ZS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 184 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gainsborough Nursery School North Marsh Road , DN21 2RR | 4out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Wood Academy The Avenue , DN21 1EH | 2out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White's Wood Academy Whites Wood Lane , DN21 1TJ | 2out of 4 | 996 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School Baines Road , DN21 1TE | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy Heapham Road , DN21 1SW | 4out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School Acland Street , DN21 2LN | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 277 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough Morton Terrace , DN21 2ST | 4out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aegir - A Specialist Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Handel House Preparatory School The Northolme , DN21 2JB | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Apple Independent Unit 3 Granary House , Acland Street DN21 2NS | - not rated | 1,731 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Foods - Staff Canteen | Noble Foods Ltd, Corringham Road | 221 yd | |
| Ping Europe Ltd | Ping Europe Ltd, Corringham Road | 554 yd | |
| Grange Road Cafe | Grange Road Cafe, Grange Road | 883 yd | |
| Thonock Park | Gainsborough Golf Club, The Belt Road | 939 yd | |
| Bread and Roses | 34 Queensway | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Social & Recreational Club | Hilltop Social Club, Turpin Close | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Pizza | Unit 6, Bob Rainsforth Way | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd | Lincolnshire Cooperative Ltd, Corringham Road | 501 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd | Shop 1 Co-Operative Services Limited, Heapham Road | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gainsborough Academy SWEYN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 221 yd |
| Gainsborough Town Tennis Club REAR OF PEACOCK HOTEL REAR OF PEACOCK HOTEL CORRINGHAM ROAD | tennis courts | 401 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 | 838 yd |
| Thonock Park Golf Club THE BELT ROAD | golf | 934 yd |
| Whites Wood Academy WHITES WOOD LANE | 974 yd | |
| The Castle Hills Community Arts College (Closed) The Avenue | grass pitches, swimming pool | 996 yd |
| Castle Wood Academy THE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| The Beckett School (Closed) Whites Wood Lane | 1,009 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.