Sands Lane is in Scotter, Gainsborough and in West Lindsey district. DN21 3TX 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 Sands Lane, Scotter, Gainsborough, DN21 3TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN21 3TS, DN21 3TU, DN21 3TQ, DN21 3UJ, DN21 3UN, DN21 3GA, DN21 3TT, DN21 3UL, DN21 3UU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN21 3TX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 50.8% | 47.2% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 52.8% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 3TX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.4% 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 | 18.3% | 21.3% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.9% | 65.4% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 21.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.5% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 44.8% | 46.6% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 35.4% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 12.3% | 11.4% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 7.7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 9.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 13.6% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.3% | 41.9% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 6% | 3.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.2% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 96.9% | 96.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 97.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 61.7% | 46.2% | 15.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sands Lane was 13.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.7% lower than the Gainsborough North average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Sands Lane has the lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Gainsborough North and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doric House, 1D Sands Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-02-29 | £195,372 |
| 5 Sands Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2023-01-06 | £316,563 |
| 13 - 15 Sands Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-09-04 | £263,280 |
| 1 Sands Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £163,500 | 2018-02-12 | £213,507 |
| 13 - 15 Sands Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2015-12-10 | £220,153 |
DN21 3TX 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 3TX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotter Primary School High Street , Scotter DN21 3RY | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Messingham Primary School Briggate Drive , Messingham DN17 3TN | 3out of 4 | 4,138 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Act Fast NL Ltd Kieradan Park , North Moor Lane DN17 3PS | - not rated | 5,076 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Over 65's Luncheon Club | Scotter Library, High Street | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamekeeper Inn | The Gamekeeper, 40 High Street | 376 yd | |
| Sun & Anchor | Sun And Anchor Inn, 54 High Street | 482 yd | |
| The White Swan | White Swan, 9 The Green | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mizaans of Scotter | 63 High Street | 407 yd | |
| Scotter Fisheries | 1 Messingham Road | 417 yd | |
| Kims Kitchen | 1 Messingham Road | 417 yd | |
| The Friary | Unit 4, 72 High Street | 465 yd | |
| The Sandwich Box | 64 High Street | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd | 70 High Street | 481 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scotter Playing Fields HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Northmoor Park SCOTTER UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB SCOTTER UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB NORTH MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 879 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 | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.