Beaufort Street is in Gainsborough and in West Lindsey district. DN21 2RT 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 Beaufort Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN21 2RU, DN21 2RS, DN21 2RP, DN21 2TS, DN21 2TR, DN21 2NE, DN21 2TW, DN21 2TX, DN21 2RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN21 2RT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 48.1% | 48.9% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51.1% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 2RT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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 | 39.8% | 52% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 20% | -20.8% | 44.2% | -24.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 9% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 14% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (70%) 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 | 40.4% | 34.6% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -13.8% |
| Good health | 34% | 35.4% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 18.6% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 10.5% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 24.5% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 8.5% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 20.5% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 11% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 14% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 19.5% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 86.8% | 96.2% | 9.4% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 4.7% | 0.8% | -3.9% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 89.4% | 94.5% | 5.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 0.4% | -6.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 94.5% | 5.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 31.2% | 13.5% | 17.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beaufort Street was 119.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.2% lower than the Gainsborough East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beaufort Street has the 28th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Gainsborough East and the 56th highest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Beaufort Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,500 | 2025-04-11 | £58,500 |
| 29 Beaufort Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £79,995 | 2025-01-30 | £81,134 |
| 25 Beaufort Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £31,000 | 2023-06-07 | £32,810 |
| 29 Beaufort Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2022-11-18 | £60,121 |
| 35 Beaufort Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2022-08-12 | £76,351 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 293 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 | 304 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morton Trentside Primary School Crooked Billet Street , Morton DN21 3AH | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Wood Academy The Avenue , DN21 1EH | 2out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School Acland Street , DN21 2LN | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White's Wood Academy Whites Wood Lane , DN21 1TJ | 2out of 4 | 2,247 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 | 486 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 1out of 4 | 2,064 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 | 1,006 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Handel House Preparatory School The Northolme , DN21 2JB | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aegir - A Specialist Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 3out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | 3out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 405 yd | |
| All Saints Parish Church Cafe | Church Street | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, 32 North Marsh Road | 170 yd | |
| Melrose Sports and Social Club | 51 Melrose Road | 322 yd | |
| Gainsborough Trinity Foundation | Rose Leisure Club, North Warren Road | 448 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | Ship Inn, Front Street | 535 yd | |
| Elm Cottage | Elm Cottage, Church Street | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Wings Takeaway | 25 Melrose Road | 286 yd | |
| Piccante Pizza | 75 Church Street | 895 yd | |
| Leons | 65 Church Street | 930 yd | |
| Big Baps | 2 Fawcett Street | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd | 28 Front Street | 545 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Queen Elizabeth'S High School MORTON TERRACE | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Roses Sports Ground WILLOW CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 444 yd |
| The Queen Elizabeth'S High School (Site 2) MORTON TERRACE | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Hickman Bacon Memorial Park ROPERY ROAD | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Castle Wood Academy THE AVENUE | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| The Castle Hills Community Arts College (Closed) The Avenue | grass pitches, swimming pool | 872 yd |
| Morton Playing Field SOUTHLANDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| The Northolme (Gainsborough Trinity Fc) NORTHOLME | grass pitches | 993 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 | 1,045 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 | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.