Morton Terrace is in Gainsborough and in West Lindsey district. DN21 2RG 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 Morton Terrace, Gainsborough, DN21 2RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN21 2RQ, DN21 2SE, DN21 2RD, DN21 2SG, DN21 2RE, DN21 2QT, DN21 2RA, DN21 2RH, DN21 2RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN21 2RG 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 | 49.8% | 50.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.2% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.2% | 40.7% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 41.1% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 11.2% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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% | 48.9% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 30.7% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 15.2% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 19.6% | 10.3% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 9.1% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 16.9% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.5% | 8.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 26.4% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 26.4% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98% | 98.7% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 96.6% | 96.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 96.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 25.4% | 13.5% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morton Terrace was 104.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.4% lower than the Gainsborough East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Morton Terrace has the 28th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Gainsborough East and the 58th highest crime rate of 308 local areas in West Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Morton Terrace, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2026-02-18 | £220,000 |
| 47 Morton Terrace, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-02-26 | £215,331 |
| 83 Morton Terrace, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-11-17 | £222,444 |
| 83 Morton Terrace, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2020-09-14 | £174,679 |
| 79 Morton Terrace, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-05-06 | £435,775 |
DN21 2RG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gainsborough Nursery School North Marsh Road , DN21 2RR | 3out of 4 | 462 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 | - not rated | 441 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School Acland Street , DN21 2LN | 2out of 4 | 441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mercer's Wood Academy Ropery Road , DN21 2PD | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The North-County Primary School, Gainsborough Ropery Road , DN21 2PD | - not rated | 495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Wood Academy The Avenue , DN21 1EH | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hills School The Avenue , DN21 1PY | - not rated | 622 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Hills Community Arts College The Avenue , DN21 1PY | - not rated | 622 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough Morton Terrace , DN21 2ST | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , Off Corringham Road DN21 1PB | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 2out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlefield School Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yail (Gainsborough) 22 North Marsh Road , DN21 2RN | - not rated | 362 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Castles Education 12 Acland Street , DN21 2SU | - not rated | 430 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handel House Preparatory School The Northolme , DN21 2JB | - not rated | 487 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Apple Independent Unit 3 Granary House , Acland Street DN21 2NS | - not rated | 531 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood Community School Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Centre Polytunnel | Richmond Park, Morton Terrace | 332 yd | |
| All Saints Parish Church Cafe | Church Street | 403 yd | |
| Gainsborough Old Hall | The Old Hall, Parnell Street | 659 yd | |
| The Exchange Tea Room | 12 North Street | 704 yd | |
| Elach | 12 Church Street | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Cottage | Elm Cottage, Church Street | 284 yd | |
| Melrose Sports and Social Club | 51 Melrose Road | 288 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, 32 North Marsh Road | 446 yd | |
| Blues club | 69 North Street | 524 yd | |
| Horse And Jockey Public House | Horse And Jockey Inn, 42 Church Street | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piccante Pizza | 75 Church Street | 317 yd | |
| Leons | 65 Church Street | 353 yd | |
| Phoenix Wings Takeaway | 25 Melrose Road | 376 yd | |
| Big Baps | 2 Fawcett Street | 450 yd | |
| Ruby Wing Lei | 9 Spital Terrace | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 32 Market Place | 828 yd | |
| Lidl | Beaumont Street | 920 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marshalls Yard, Beaumont Street | 943 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd | Lincolnshire Cooperative Ltd, Corringham Road | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hickman Bacon Memorial Park ROPERY ROAD | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| The Northolme (Gainsborough Trinity Fc) NORTHOLME | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Castle Wood Academy THE AVENUE | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| The Castle Hills Community Arts College (Closed) The Avenue | grass pitches, swimming pool | 628 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 | 647 yd |
| The Queen Elizabeth'S High School MORTON TERRACE | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Gainsborough) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 MARSHALLS YARD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 891 yd |
| The Queen Elizabeth'S High School (Site 2) MORTON TERRACE | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Roses Sports Ground WILLOW CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Gainsborough Town Tennis Club REAR OF PEACOCK HOTEL REAR OF PEACOCK HOTEL CORRINGHAM ROAD | tennis courts | 1,078 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 | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.