Wray Street is in Kirton Lindsey, Gainsborough and in North Lincolnshire district. DN21 4DP is located in the Ridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Scunthorpe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wray Street, Kirton Lindsey, Gainsborough, DN21 4DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN21 4DW, DN21 4PB, DN21 4DS, DN21 4PA, DN21 4PF, DN21 4QD, DN21 4PH, DN21 4NU, DN21 4NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN21 4DP 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 | 49.8% | 48.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.4% | 1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.8% | 31.1% | 11.3% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 48.2% | -9.6% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 8.2% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 8.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 41.1% | 40.4% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 35.1% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 15.2% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 23.6% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 16.6% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 17% | 6.7% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 17.4% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 18.5% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.5% | 99.1% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 93.1% | 94.6% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 94% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 29.5% | 13.5% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wray Street was 9.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.3% lower than the Brigg & Wolds average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wray Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Brigg & Wolds and the 15th lowest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercup Cottage Wray Street, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £12,000 | 2001-04-27 | £40,027 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DN21 4DP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirton Lindsey Primary School Cornwall Street , Kirton Lindsey DN21 4EH | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntcliff School Redbourne Mere , DN21 4NN | 2out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Butchers Bistro | 24 High Street | 263 yd | |
| Shimla Spice | 19 High Street | 284 yd | |
| Youth Centre | 20 King Edward Street | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirton Chinese | 2 George Street | 235 yd | |
| Kirton Lindsey Fish Bar | 18 High Street | 295 yd | |
| Pizza Uno | Unit 1f, Station Road | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Kirton | 5a High Street | 315 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kirton Lindsey Primary School CORNWALL STREET | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Huntcliff School Kirton Lindsey | grass pitches, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| Klassic Park INGS ROAD | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Adrenaline Gym (Closed) Unit 1B & 1C Unit 1B & 1C Station Road | health and fitness suite | 1,080 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 | 41.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.73 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.73 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.