Messingham Road is in Scotter, Gainsborough and in West Lindsey district. DN21 3UQ 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 Messingham Road, Scotter, Gainsborough, DN21 3UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN21 3TJ, DN21 3QG, DN21 3TL, DN21 3UG, DN21 3TH, DN21 3UD, DN21 3RG, DN21 3RX, DN21 3UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN21 3UQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 52.7% | 50% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 27.9% | 30.1% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 41.9% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 11.8% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 11.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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 | 38.8% | 40.2% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 36% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 18% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 22.7% | 27.3% | 4.6% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 7.8% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 27.7% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.5% | 96.9% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 94.6% | 94.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 94.7% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 26.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Messingham Road was 125.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.3% higher than the Gainsborough North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Messingham Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Gainsborough North and the 50th highest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Willow Court Messingham Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2024-03-28 | £104,785 |
| Lismore Messingham Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-08-26 | £401,016 |
| 6A Messingham Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-08-14 | £212,638 |
| 4B Willow Court Messingham Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2016-05-24 | £120,581 |
| 8 Messingham Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2015-10-09 | £294,744 |
DN21 3UQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 3UQ 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%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotter Primary School High Street , Scotter DN21 3RY | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Messingham Primary School Briggate Drive , Messingham DN17 3TN | 3out of 4 | 3,798 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 | 4,905 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 | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamekeeper Inn | The Gamekeeper, 40 High Street | 120 yd | |
| The White Swan | White Swan, 9 The Green | 131 yd | |
| Sun & Anchor | Sun And Anchor Inn, 54 High Street | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotter Fisheries | 1 Messingham Road | 80 yd | |
| Kims Kitchen | 1 Messingham Road | 80 yd | |
| Mizaans of Scotter | 63 High Street | 89 yd | |
| House Of Choy | 1 The Green | 149 yd | |
| The Sandwich Box | 64 High Street | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd | 70 High Street | 270 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northmoor Park SCOTTER UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB SCOTTER UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB NORTH MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Scotter Playing Fields HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 626 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 | 64.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.