Ulster Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2QX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN21 2QX has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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	49%	49%	0.0%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	51%	51%	0.0%	49.0%	2.0%

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 2QX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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	22.6%	26.5%	3.9%	37.9%	-11.4%
Married: Opposite sex	60.8%	55.7%	-5.1%	44.2%	11.5%
Separated	1.4%	2.3%	0.9%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	9.9%	11.4%	1.5%	9.1%	2.3%
Widowed	5.2%	4.1%	-1.1%	6.1%	-2.0%

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	45.3%	44.5%	-0.8%	48.4%	-3.9%
Good health	34.2%	37.1%	2.9%	33.6%	3.5%
Fair health	15.6%	12.5%	-3.1%	12.7%	-0.2%
Bad health	4.1%	5.9%	1.8%	4.0%	1.9%
Very bad health	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	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	16%	11%	-5.0%	18.2%	-7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.6%	11%	-3.6%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.1%	15.6%	0.5%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	9.4%	8.3%	-1.1%	5.3%	3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16%	22.9%	6.9%	16.9%	6.0%
Degree or Similar	23.6%	29.4%	5.8%	33.8%	-4.4%
Other	5.2%	1.8%	-3.4%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	99.2%	96.9%	-2.3%	81.4%	15.5%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.4% 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	98.4%	98.4%	0.0%	83.2%	15.2%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.4%	98.4%	0.0%	83.2%	15.2%
10+ Years	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	9.8%	-9.0%
2-5 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.4%	76.7%	9.7%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	13.2%	13.5%	-0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.3%	37.2%	-4.9%
Christian	63.4%	46.2%	17.2%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Ulster Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ulster Road was 115.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.1% lower than the Gainsborough East average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Ulster Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Gainsborough East and the 61st highest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£28,800

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in DN21 2QX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 6/10 (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 Ulster Road are based on 30 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 Ulster Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2QX

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN21 2QX

Average Price
£223,375

Semi-Detached
£218,331

Terraced
£226,624

Detached
£226,795

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ulster Road

Average Price
£224,006

Semi-Detached
£212,763

Terraced
£256,233

Detached
£229,104

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ulster Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Ulster Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2023-12-13	£195,967
6 Ulster Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2022-02-23	£160,624
24 Ulster Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2020-08-21	£200,781
20 Ulster Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2019-07-31	£258,696
4 Ulster Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£169,950	2019-01-25	£224,751

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN21 2QX

Employment

DN21 2QX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2QX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	70
Retired	70
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	6
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	16
Manufacturing	15
Education	13
Construction	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	6
Transport and storage	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Gainsborough Nursery School North Marsh Road , DN21 2RR	4out of 4	447 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	2out of 4	498 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School Acland Street , DN21 2LN	3out of 4	548 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mercer's Wood Academy Ropery Road , DN21 2PD	2out of 4	564 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	1,521 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	604 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB	1out of 4	1,482 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Handel House Preparatory School The Northolme , DN21 2JB	- not rated	509 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Good Apple Independent Unit 3 Granary House , Acland Street DN21 2NS	- not rated	672 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aegir - A Specialist Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB	3out of 4	1,408 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU	3out of 4	1,409 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
Hastings Centre Polytunnel	Richmond Park, Morton Terrace	345 yd
All Saints Parish Church Cafe	Church Street	488 yd
Sufian curry house	24 Spital Terrace	715 yd
The Exchange Tea Room	12 North Street	723 yd
Elach	12 Church Street	777 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Elm Cottage	Elm Cottage, Church Street	378 yd
Melrose Sports and Social Club	51 Melrose Road	430 yd
Blues club	69 North Street	579 yd
Masonic Hall	Masonic Hall, 32 North Marsh Road	587 yd
Horse And Jockey Public House	Horse And Jockey Inn, 42 Church Street	765 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Piccante Pizza	75 Church Street	427 yd
Leons	65 Church Street	455 yd
Phoenix Wings Takeaway	25 Melrose Road	556 yd
Big Baps	2 Fawcett Street	583 yd
Ruby Wing Lei	9 Spital Terrace	716 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd	Lincolnshire Cooperative Ltd, Corringham Road	832 yd
Heron Foods	32 Market Place	904 yd
Lidl	Beaumont Street	934 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	Marshalls Yard, Beaumont Street	954 yd
Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd	Shop 1 Co-Operative Services Limited, Heapham Road	1,039 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Castle Wood Academy THE AVENUE	grass pitches	334 yd
The Northolme (Gainsborough Trinity Fc) NORTHOLME	grass pitches	385 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	414 yd
The Castle Hills Community Arts College (Closed) The Avenue	grass pitches, swimming pool	420 yd
Hickman Bacon Memorial Park ROPERY ROAD	grass pitches	579 yd
The Queen Elizabeth'S High School MORTON TERRACE	grass pitches	671 yd
The Queen Elizabeth'S High School (Site 2) MORTON TERRACE	grass pitches	837 yd
Gainsborough Town Tennis Club REAR OF PEACOCK HOTEL REAR OF PEACOCK HOTEL CORRINGHAM ROAD	tennis courts	855 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Gainsborough) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 MARSHALLS YARD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	871 yd
Thonock Park Golf Club THE BELT ROAD	golf	928 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	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%

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	49.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	100.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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