Meynell Street is in Wildsworth, Gainsborough and in West Lindsey district. DN21 3DX is located in the Scotter and Blyton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gainsborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meynell Street, Wildsworth, Gainsborough, DN21 3DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN21 3DX 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 | 51% | 49% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49% | 51% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 3DX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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 | 26.3% | 27.1% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 54.7% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 10% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 6.5% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48% | 52.6% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 36.5% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 7.1% | -8.1% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 15.4% | 12% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 10.9% | 3.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.3% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 5.1% | -3.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 25.1% | 12.9% | 16.9% | 8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 32.6% | -2.7% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98% | 95.7% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
In this area, 95.7% 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% | 95.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 95.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 60.5% | 46.2% | 14.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meynell Street was 85.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.0% lower than the Gainsborough North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meynell Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Gainsborough North and the 87th highest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Cottage, 2 Meynell Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-03-21 | £311,746 |
| 14A Meynell Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-03-17 | £125,129 |
| 15 Meynell Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-10-20 | £350,733 |
| Sycamore House Meynell Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2022-07-21 | £354,832 |
| 14A Meynell Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2021-11-18 | £5,130 |
DN21 3DX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DN21 3DX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Burnham Road , Owston Ferry DN9 1AY | 3out of 4 | 2,788 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haxey CofE Primary School The Nooking , Haxey DN9 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 4,464 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.