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DN21

GAINSBOROUGH

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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DN21 encompasses GAINSBOROUGH and its surrounding areas in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £197,801
1yr change ▼ 8.4%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£197,801

▼ 8.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

31% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

26 schools

Broadband Speed

263 Mbps

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.

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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

£186K £190K £195K £199K £203K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

10

Good

4

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

171,336

Population

67

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.

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263.0 Mbps

Avg Download

47.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

83%

Superfast Coverage

63%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about DN21 GAINSBOROUGH

What is the average house price in DN21 GAINSBOROUGH?
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 GAINSBOROUGH 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 is the population of DN21 GAINSBOROUGH?
The population of DN21 (GAINSBOROUGH) is approximately 171,336 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in DN21 GAINSBOROUGH?
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.

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