Heaton Street is in Gainsborough and in West Lindsey district. DN21 2EF is located in the Gainsborough South-West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gainsborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heaton Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN21 2EA, DN21 2DZ, DN21 2EG, DN21 2EW, DN21 2EQ, DN21 2AN, DN21 1GG, DN21 2AP, DN21 2AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN21 2EF is primarily male, with 54.9% of the population 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 | 49.5% | 45.1% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 50.5% | 54.9% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 5.9% |
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 2EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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 | 29.7% | 46.6% | 16.9% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.8% | 22.2% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -22.0% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 27.3% | 21.7% | -5.6% | 9.1% | 12.6% |
| Widowed | 16.4% | 6.9% | -9.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65%) 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 | 21.4% | 32.3% | 10.9% | 48.4% | -16.1% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 32.7% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 29.1% | 23% | -6.1% | 12.7% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 8.8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
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 14.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.8% | 28% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 18.5% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 16.4% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 11.6% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.7% | 14.8% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -19.0% |
| Other | 10.3% | 5.8% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.3% | 89.4% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 87.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 87.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 6% | 7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 88.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.2% | 76.7% | -22.5% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 36.1% | 13.5% | 22.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.8% | 37.2% | 17.6% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heaton Street was 690.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 385.6% higher than the Gainsborough East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Heaton Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Gainsborough East and the 3rd highest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 218.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 150.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Heaton Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2022-03-04 | £75,803 |
| 63 Heaton Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £71,500 | 2021-02-26 | £76,492 |
| 63 Heaton Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2019-03-22 | £76,235 |
| 57 - 59 Heaton Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2015-02-13 | £56,919 |
| 61 Heaton Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2005-01-28 | £114,598 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 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 | 1,485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School Acland Street , DN21 2LN | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Adlard Primary School Sandsfield Lane , DN21 1DB | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy Heapham Road , DN21 1SW | 4out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White's Wood Academy Whites Wood Lane , DN21 1TJ | 2out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mercer's Wood Academy Ropery Road , DN21 2PD | 2out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough Morton Terrace , DN21 2ST | 4out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 1out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Apple Independent Unit 3 Granary House , Acland Street DN21 2NS | - not rated | 681 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Handel House Preparatory School The Northolme , DN21 2JB | - not rated | 721 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aegir - A Specialist Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Stores Ltd, Trinity Street | 122 yd | |
| Pickles Pantry | 6 Market Arcade | 140 yd | |
| The Moonlight | 76 Trinity Street | 145 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonalds, 50 Trinity Street | 178 yd | |
| Reeds Coffee Shop | Ground Floor Rear Of, 54 Bridge Street | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Arts Centre | Trinity Arts Centre, Trinity Street | 155 yd | |
| Gainsborough Sport & Social Club | 17 Trinity Street | 185 yd | |
| White Horse Inn | 29 Silver Street | 218 yd | |
| The Canute | 12-14 Silver Street | 261 yd | |
| Sweyn Forkbeard | The Sweyn Forkbeard, 22-30 Silver Street | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef | 78 Trinity Street | 148 yd | |
| Trinity Fish Bar | 80 Trinity Street | 153 yd | |
| Hung Wang | Hung Wang Chinese Restaurant, 21-23 Trinity Street | 223 yd | |
| Erics Pizza Charcoal Grill | 3 Silver Street | 239 yd | |
| Johnson's Traditional Fish and Chips | 26 Caskgate Street | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Trinity Street | 122 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marshalls Yard, Beaumont Street | 232 yd | |
| Lidl | Beaumont Street | 238 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 32 Market Place | 289 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd | Shop 1 Co-Operative Services Limited, Heapham Road | 814 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stocky'S Gym And Fitness PILLARD HOUSE LANE | health and fitness suite | 269 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Gainsborough) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 MARSHALLS YARD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 367 yd |
| Marshalls Sports Ground PINGLE CLOSE | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| The Northolme (Gainsborough Trinity Fc) NORTHOLME | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Sandsfield Lane (Closed) Sandsfield Lane | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| The Tone Zone (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Middlefield Lane | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| Middlefield School Of Technology (Closed) Middlefield Lane | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Hickman Bacon Memorial Park ROPERY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 15.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 15.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 50.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.