DN21 4JN is in Cleatham, Gainsborough and North Lincolnshire district. DN21 4JN 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 Cleatham, Gainsborough, DN21 4JN 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. However, the area surrounding DN21 4JN is primarily male, with 55.6% of the population 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 | 48% | 44.4% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 52% | 55.6% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 | 30.3% | 37.1% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 49.5% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 10.3% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 2.1% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (90.9%) 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 | 50.4% | 44.5% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 46.4% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 12.8% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 8.2% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 12.8% | 10.3% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 11.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 7.2% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 21.6% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 37.1% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.2% | 98.1% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 99.2% | 94.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 94.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around DN21 4JN was 73.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 103.2% higher than the Broughton & Scawby average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
DN21 4JN has the 5th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Broughton & Scawby and the 211th highest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleatham House Farm Barn, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire Other, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2017-05-22 | £244,118 |
| The Square, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £249,999 | 2014-11-28 | £378,377 |
| Cleatham Corner House, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2006-11-07 | £407,048 |
| Cleatham House Farm Cottage, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £121,001 | 2006-05-15 | £187,069 |
DN21 4JN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 4JN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,254 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotter Primary School High Street , Scotter DN21 3RY | 3out of 4 | 4,610 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Messingham Primary School Briggate Drive , Messingham DN17 3TN | 3out of 4 | 5,163 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 | 2,885 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.