DN21 — GAINSBOROUGH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DN21

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DN21 is £197,801, which is 14% below the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in DN21 cost 31.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DN21 have fallen 8.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£279,881	669
Semi-detached	£161,203	631
Terraced	£102,980	694
Flat	£86,257	56
All types	£197,801	2173

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DN21

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DN21 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DN21

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DN21 has 26 schools within or near its boundaries, including 10 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Morton Trentside Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Scotter Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Waddingham Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Willoughton Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hemswell Cliff Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

171,336

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DN21 are 263.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 87% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

263.0 Mbps

Avg Download

47.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

83%

Superfast Coverage

63%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DN21 is collected by Doncaster Council. The Band D rate is £2,168/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DN21 — GAINSBOROUGH

Area Summary

DN21 (GAINSBOROUGH) offers affordable property prices (£197,801, 31% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 26 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (263 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BRIGG

£235K

▲ 0.5% YoY

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RETFORD

£248K

▲ 3.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DN21?

The average house price in DN21 (GAINSBOROUGH) is £197,801, based on 2173 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 31% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 8.4% over the past year.

Is DN21 a safe area to live?

Crime in DN21 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DN21?

There are 26 schools in or near DN21. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 10 Good. 4 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in DN21?

Council tax in DN21 is collected by Doncaster Council. The Band D rate is £2,168 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DN21?

The average broadband download speed in DN21 is 263 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 83% of premises, ultrafast to 63%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DN21 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in DN21 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 171,336.