Japan Road is in Gainsborough and in West Lindsey district. DN21 2PW 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 Japan Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN21 2PU, DN21 2PJ, DN21 2PP, DN21 2PH, DN21 2PS, DN21 2PN, DN21 2PQ, DN21 2PG, DN21 2NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN21 2PW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56% | 50.8% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 44% | 49.2% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 2PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 41.2% | 50.3% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 29.8% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 11% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 5.8% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 44.8% | 40% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 36.1% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 13.7% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 6% | 7.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 11.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 24.7% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 17% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 14.4% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 9.3% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 17.5% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 11.9% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -21.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 98.4% | 3.2% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 98% | 95.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 96.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.3% | 76.7% | -20.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 40.2% | 13.5% | 26.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.1% | 37.2% | 17.9% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Japan Road was 263.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.1% higher than the Gainsborough East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Japan Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Gainsborough East and the 20th highest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 124.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Japan Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-07-13 | £111,825 |
| 3 Japan Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2017-10-31 | £106,632 |
| 1 Japan Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2011-01-10 | £128,635 |
| 1 Japan Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2007-11-15 | £125,752 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer's Wood Academy Ropery Road , DN21 2PD | 2out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School Acland Street , DN21 2LN | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Wood Academy The Avenue , DN21 1EH | 2out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morton Trentside Primary School Crooked Billet Street , Morton DN21 3AH | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White's Wood Academy Whites Wood Lane , DN21 1TJ | 2out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 992 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 1out of 4 | 2,215 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 | 471 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Handel House Preparatory School The Northolme , DN21 2JB | - not rated | 951 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | 3out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aegir - A Specialist Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 3out of 4 | 2,099 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 | 595 yd | |
| Gainsborough Old Hall | The Old Hall, Parnell Street | 640 yd | |
| Hastings Centre Polytunnel | Richmond Park, Morton Terrace | 692 yd | |
| Clock House Gastrobar | 3 Lord Street | 721 yd | |
| Cafe Latte | 37 Lord Street | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Sports and Social Club | 51 Melrose Road | 495 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, 32 North Marsh Road | 524 yd | |
| Elm Cottage | Elm Cottage, Church Street | 554 yd | |
| Gainsborough Trinity Foundation | Rose Leisure Club, North Warren Road | 658 yd | |
| Blues club | 69 North Street | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Wings Takeaway | 25 Melrose Road | 401 yd | |
| Big Baps | 2 Fawcett Street | 509 yd | |
| Piccante Pizza | 75 Church Street | 533 yd | |
| Leons | 65 Church Street | 551 yd | |
| Alfie's | 1 Lord Street | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 32 Market Place | 860 yd | |
| Lidl | Beaumont Street | 1,061 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marshalls Yard, Beaumont Street | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hickman Bacon Memorial Park ROPERY ROAD | grass pitches | 165 yd |
| Roses Sports Ground WILLOW CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 661 yd |
| The Northolme (Gainsborough Trinity Fc) NORTHOLME | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| The Queen Elizabeth'S High School MORTON TERRACE | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Castle Wood Academy THE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,053 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.