Postcode report
DN21 1NE Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About DN21 1NE: area rating, property, schools and local change
DN21 1NE is a postcode in Gainsborough South-West, West Lindsey, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DN21 1NE, then scores the surrounding small area 56/100 - top 48% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DN21 1NE are safety and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DN21 1NE is based on Bassetlaw 002 Census 2021. It covers 9,225 residents, 71 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 79% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near DN21 1NE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DN21 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £200k from 178 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DN21 1NE can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DN21 1NE by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DN21 1NE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DN21 1NE
Is DN21 1NE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 56/100 (top 48% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DN21 1NE?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DN21 1NE?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near DN21 1NE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for DN21 1NE?
LocaleIQ matched DN21 1NE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DN21 1NE?
The latest median sold price is £200k based on 178 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DN21 1NE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.