Westgate is in Scotton, Gainsborough and in West Lindsey district. DN21 3QX 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 Westgate, Scotton, Gainsborough, DN21 3QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN21 3QL, DN21 3QP, DN21 3RA, DN21 3QY, DN21 3LX, DN21 3QZ, DN21 3QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN21 3QX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 51.8% | 48.6% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 51.4% | 3.2% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of DN21 3QX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.7% 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 | 22.3% | 25.1% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.1% | 63.7% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 19.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.4% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 51.5% | 48.1% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 34.5% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11.6% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 16.4% | 13.8% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 6.3% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 7.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 22.5% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.3% | 33.2% | -3.1% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98% | 96.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 97.1% | 96.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 96.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westgate was 40.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.6% lower than the Gainsborough North average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Westgate has the 13th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Gainsborough North and the 131st lowest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Westgate, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-08-05 | £210,289 |
| 16 Westgate, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-09-24 | £190,353 |
| West View, 18 Westgate, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-05-28 | £371,203 |
| 8 Westgate, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-12-01 | £307,716 |
| 7 Westgate, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2018-12-11 | £343,636 |
DN21 3QX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DN21 3QX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotter Primary School High Street , Scotter DN21 3RY | 3out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirton Lindsey Primary School Cornwall Street , Kirton Lindsey DN21 4EH | 3out of 4 | 5,400 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Horseshoes | Three Horse Shoes, 10 Westgate | 3 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 | 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 | 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.