West Cross Street is in Kirton Lindsey, Gainsborough and in North Lincolnshire district. DN21 4PF 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 West Cross Street, Kirton Lindsey, Gainsborough, DN21 4PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN21 4PG, DN21 4DW, DN21 4DH, DN21 4DP, DN21 4PQ, DN21 4PE, DN21 4DN, DN21 4PP, DN21 4QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN21 4PF 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 | 53.8% | 48.6% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 46.2% | 51.4% | 5.2% | 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 | 29.3% | 31.1% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 48.2% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.2% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 8.9% | 3.7% | 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 | 45.9% | 40.4% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 35.1% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 15.2% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 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 | 22.4% | 23.6% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 16.6% | 6.9% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 17% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 4.2% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.4% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 18.5% | -6.7% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.7% | -3.2% | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.4% | 99.1% | -0.3% | 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 | 93.5% | 94.6% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 94% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 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 West Cross 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.
West Cross 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 West Cross Street, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2015-12-11 | £160,851 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DN21 4PF 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 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 369 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 | 827 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 | 360 yd | |
| Shimla Spice | 19 High Street | 381 yd | |
| Youth Centre | 20 King Edward Street | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirton Chinese | 2 George Street | 330 yd | |
| Kirton Lindsey Fish Bar | 18 High Street | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Kirton | 5a High Street | 412 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kirton Lindsey Primary School CORNWALL STREET | grass pitches | 311 yd |
| Huntcliff School Kirton Lindsey | grass pitches, swimming pool | 680 yd |
| Klassic Park INGS ROAD | grass pitches | 798 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.