Love Lane is in Gainsborough and in West Lindsey district. DN21 2SG 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 Love Lane, Gainsborough, DN21 2SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN21 2RG, DN21 2RF, DN21 2SE, DN21 2RQ, DN21 2LA, DN21 2LB, DN21 2QT, DN21 2RD, DN21 2QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN21 2SG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 31.3% | 36% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 40.6% | -12.0% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 10.7% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 8.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 44% | 42.3% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 37.9% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 14.6% | -4.8% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 21.7% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10.1% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.9% | 20.2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 22.2% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 17.2% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 98.4% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 97.2% | 95.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 95.3% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Love Lane was 154.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.4% higher than the Gainsborough East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Love Lane has the 26th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Gainsborough East and the 41st highest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Love Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-05-26 | £207,627 |
| 10 Love Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-10-27 | £165,051 |
| 9 Love Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2022-03-21 | £114,216 |
| 5 Love Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-12-20 | £166,978 |
| 2 Love Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-11-12 | £229,972 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 468 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 | 388 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School Acland Street , DN21 2LN | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Wood Academy The Avenue , DN21 1EH | 2out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morton Trentside Primary School Crooked Billet Street , Morton DN21 3AH | 3out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White's Wood Academy Whites Wood Lane , DN21 1TJ | 2out of 4 | 1,673 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 | 756 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 1out of 4 | 1,784 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 | 416 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Handel House Preparatory School The Northolme , DN21 2JB | - not rated | 582 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aegir - A Specialist Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 3out of 4 | 1,672 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 | 330 yd | |
| Hastings Centre Polytunnel | Richmond Park, Morton Terrace | 426 yd | |
| Gainsborough Old Hall | The Old Hall, Parnell Street | 566 yd | |
| The Exchange Tea Room | 12 North Street | 645 yd | |
| Elach | 12 Church Street | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Cottage | Elm Cottage, Church Street | 220 yd | |
| Melrose Sports and Social Club | 51 Melrose Road | 341 yd | |
| Blues club | 69 North Street | 457 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, 32 North Marsh Road | 487 yd | |
| Horse And Jockey Public House | Horse And Jockey Inn, 42 Church Street | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piccante Pizza | 75 Church Street | 241 yd | |
| Leons | 65 Church Street | 277 yd | |
| Big Baps | 2 Fawcett Street | 357 yd | |
| Phoenix Wings Takeaway | 25 Melrose Road | 394 yd | |
| Pizza Bari | 13 Church Street | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 32 Market Place | 745 yd | |
| Lidl | Beaumont Street | 858 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marshalls Yard, Beaumont Street | 882 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Trinity Street | 1,062 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd | Lincolnshire Cooperative Ltd, Corringham Road | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hickman Bacon Memorial Park ROPERY ROAD | grass pitches | 268 yd |
| The Northolme (Gainsborough Trinity Fc) NORTHOLME | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Castle Wood Academy THE AVENUE | grass pitches | 647 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 | 724 yd |
| The Castle Hills Community Arts College (Closed) The Avenue | grass pitches, swimming pool | 726 yd |
| The Queen Elizabeth'S High School MORTON TERRACE | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Gainsborough) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 MARSHALLS YARD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 843 yd |
| Roses Sports Ground WILLOW CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 906 yd |
| The Queen Elizabeth'S High School (Site 2) MORTON TERRACE | grass pitches | 999 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 | 59 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.54 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.