Causeway Lane is in Lea, Gainsborough and in West Lindsey district. DN21 5JH is located in the Lea electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gainsborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Causeway Lane, Lea, Gainsborough, DN21 5JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN21 1AT, DN21 5JJ, DN21 1AR, DN21 1AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN21 5JH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 5JH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% 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 | 14% | 21.4% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.5% | 55.8% | -10.7% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 13.1% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 9% | 8.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 40.4% | 43% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 42.5% | 35% | -7.5% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 16.9% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 22.5% | 14.1% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 6.3% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 12.6% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 12.6% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 7.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 22.8% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 28.2% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 6% | 3.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.3% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 98.2% | 94.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 94.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 65% | 46.2% | 18.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 1.3% | 6.0% | -4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Causeway Lane was 60.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.0% higher than the Lea average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Causeway Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Lea and the 122nd highest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Causeway Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-03-12 | £199,712 |
| 7 Causeway Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-05-17 | £218,825 |
| 7 Causeway Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-05-28 | £207,677 |
| 5 Causeway Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-08-19 | £159,831 |
| 11 Causeway Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2019-07-05 | £202,192 |
DN21 5JH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5JH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gainsborough Nursery School North Marsh Road , DN21 2RR | 4out of 4 | 3,952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Adlard Primary School Sandsfield Lane , DN21 1DB | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School The Grove , Lea DN21 5EP | 3out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough Lindsey Close , DN21 1YN | 3out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy Heapham Road , DN21 1SW | 4out of 4 | 2,494 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White's Wood Academy Whites Wood Lane , DN21 1TJ | 2out of 4 | 2,657 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gainsborough Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 1out of 4 | 3,843 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough Morton Terrace , DN21 2ST | 4out of 4 | 4,182 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy Middlefield Lane , DN21 1PU | 3out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handel House Preparatory School The Northolme , DN21 2JB | - not rated | 3,089 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Apple Independent Unit 3 Granary House , Acland Street DN21 2NS | - not rated | 3,131 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aegir - A Specialist Academy Sweyn Lane , DN21 1PB | 3out of 4 | 3,414 yd | Academy special 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 | 78.9% |
| 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 | 15.8% |
| Median download speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.44 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.