Cedar Close is in Gainsborough and in West Lindsey district. DN21 2TY 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 Cedar Close, Gainsborough, DN21 2TY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN21 2TZ, DN21 2TF, DN21 2TQ, DN21 2TX, DN21 2UA, DN21 2TR, DN21 2TD, DN21 2TS, DN21 2TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DN21 2TY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 53.4% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 47.7% | 46.6% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 30.8% | 36.1% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 39.2% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 12.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 7.9% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 40.2% | 39.3% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 35.6% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 20% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 7.3% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 3.6% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 25.7% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 15.2% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 13.9% | -7.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6.1% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 20.4% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 17.4% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 96.4% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
In this area, 96.8% 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% | 96.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 97.5% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 30.7% | 13.5% | 17.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cedar Close was 67.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.9% lower than the Gainsborough East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cedar Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Gainsborough East and the 120th highest crime rate of 308 local areas in West Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Cedar Close, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2024-11-29 | £211,783 |
| 5 Cedar Close, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £36,500 | 2015-12-23 | £47,283 |
| 5 Cedar Close, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2013-08-27 | £42,326 |
| 17 Cedar Close, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2009-12-18 | £206,185 |
| 7 Cedar Close, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2008-06-19 | £71,410 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 478 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 | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The North-County Primary School, Gainsborough Ropery Road , DN21 2PD | - not rated | 415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morton Trentside Primary School Crooked Billet Street , Morton DN21 3AH | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Wood Academy The Avenue , DN21 1EH | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School Acland Street , DN21 2LN | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hills School The Avenue , DN21 1PY | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Hills Community Arts College The Avenue , DN21 1PY | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , Off Corringham Road DN21 1PB | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 2out of 4 | 2,246 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 | 2,761 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 | 536 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Castles Education 12 Acland Street , DN21 2SU | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Apple Independent Unit 3 Granary House , Acland Street DN21 2NS | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Handel House Preparatory School The Northolme , DN21 2JB | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aegir - A Specialist Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 3out of 4 | 2,264 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Centre Polytunnel | Richmond Park, Morton Terrace | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough Trinity Foundation | Rose Leisure Club, North Warren Road | 217 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | Ship Inn, Front Street | 434 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, 32 North Marsh Road | 436 yd | |
| Melrose Sports and Social Club | 51 Melrose Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Wings Takeaway | 25 Melrose Road | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd | 28 Front Street | 475 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roses Sports Ground WILLOW CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 212 yd |
| The Queen Elizabeth'S High School MORTON TERRACE | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Morton Playing Field SOUTHLANDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Hickman Bacon Memorial Park ROPERY ROAD | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| The Queen Elizabeth'S High School (Site 2) MORTON TERRACE | grass pitches | 844 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 | 29.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.