Charles Street is in Gainsborough and in West Lindsey district. DN21 2JA is located in the Gainsborough North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gainsborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charles Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN21 2FD, DN21 2HZ, DN21 2JF, DN21 2JD, DN21 2JQ, DN21 2JB, DN21 2HU, DN21 2JE, DN21 2JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN21 2JA 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 | 50% | 45.1% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 50% | 54.9% | 4.9% | 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 2JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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 | 39.7% | 46.9% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 23.3% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 17.1% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 8.0% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.3% | 37% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 35.7% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 20.1% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 6.6% | 5.0% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 12.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 24.2% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 13.9% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 18.4% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 21.3% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 12.3% | -1.8% | 33.8% | -21.5% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.6% | 95.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 93.7% 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% | 93.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 94% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60% | 76.7% | -16.7% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 34.4% | 13.5% | 20.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charles Street was 92.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.8% lower than the Gainsborough East average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Charles Street has the 19th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Gainsborough East and the 82nd highest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Charles Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-01-31 | £112,783 |
| 16 Charles Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2024-11-08 | £88,119 |
| 15 Charles Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-07-01 | £93,566 |
| 8 Charles Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-06-08 | £68,795 |
| 10 Charles Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2022-12-12 | £96,764 |
DN21 2JA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 859 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 | 154 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mercer's Wood Academy Ropery Road , DN21 2PD | 2out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Wood Academy The Avenue , DN21 1EH | 2out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White's Wood Academy Whites Wood Lane , DN21 1TJ | 2out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy Heapham Road , DN21 1SW | 4out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,070 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 1out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handel House Preparatory School The Northolme , DN21 2JB | - not rated | 176 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Apple Independent Unit 3 Granary House , Acland Street DN21 2NS | - not rated | 423 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aegir - A Specialist Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 3out of 4 | 1,382 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Parish Church Cafe | Church Street | 200 yd | |
| Sufian curry house | 24 Spital Terrace | 256 yd | |
| The Exchange Tea Room | 12 North Street | 256 yd | |
| Elach | 12 Church Street | 332 yd | |
| The Forge | 1a North Street | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blues club | 69 North Street | 169 yd | |
| Elm Cottage | Elm Cottage, Church Street | 239 yd | |
| Horse And Jockey Public House | Horse And Jockey Inn, 42 Church Street | 319 yd | |
| Gainsborough Theatre Company | The Old Nick Theatre, 31 Spring Gardens | 363 yd | |
| Sweyn Forkbeard | The Sweyn Forkbeard, 22-30 Silver Street | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leons | 65 Church Street | 234 yd | |
| Ruby Wing Lei | 9 Spital Terrace | 247 yd | |
| Piccante Pizza | 75 Church Street | 251 yd | |
| Noodle Bar Takeaway | 18 Spital Terrace | 264 yd | |
| Big Baps | 2 Fawcett Street | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Beaumont Street | 465 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 32 Market Place | 468 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marshalls Yard, Beaumont Street | 485 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Trinity Street | 681 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd | Shop 1 Co-Operative Services Limited, Heapham Road | 725 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Northolme (Gainsborough Trinity Fc) NORTHOLME | grass pitches | 98 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Gainsborough) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 MARSHALLS YARD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 413 yd |
| Hickman Bacon Memorial Park ROPERY ROAD | grass pitches | 634 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 | 671 yd |
| Castle Wood Academy THE AVENUE | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| The Castle Hills Community Arts College (Closed) The Avenue | grass pitches, swimming pool | 819 yd |
| Marshalls Sports Ground PINGLE CLOSE | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Gainsborough Town Tennis Club REAR OF PEACOCK HOTEL REAR OF PEACOCK HOTEL CORRINGHAM ROAD | tennis courts | 919 yd |
| Stocky'S Gym And Fitness PILLARD HOUSE LANE | health and fitness suite | 927 yd |
| The Tone Zone (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Middlefield Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,037 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.