Postcode DN21 2QJ (West Lindsey)

Map showing DN21 2QJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode DN21 2QJ is located in West Lindsey, in the county of Lincolnshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DN21 2QJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DN21 2QJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of DN21 2QJ as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > White professionals.

The closest road name to DN21 2QJ is Cromford Street which is centered 22 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Connaught Road and is 105 m away. The closest railway station is Gainsborough Central Rail Station, 715 m away.

The closest primary school to DN21 2QJ (for ages 11 and under) is Handel House Preparatory School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough. The last OFSTED inspection on September 29, 2021 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of DN21 2QJ is Mex'd Up Food Co and is 196 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 8, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Leons and is 175 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 13, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 70.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 97.1% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for DN21 2QJ is covered by the Lincolnshire police force association and Lincolnshire Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to DN21 2QJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DN21 2QJ, and the approximate distance away.

Cromford Street 22 m
Arkwright Street 24 m
Edward Road 62 m
Connaught Road 102 m
Arthur Road 134 m
Northolme View 142 m
Carson Road 154 m
Garfield Street 193 m
Northolme 204 m
Handel Court 204 m
Forster Street 211 m
Bayard Street 211 m
Carlisle Street 221 m
Ulster Road 223 m
Carlisle Mews 233 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode DN21 2QJ

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DN21 2QJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Handel House Preparatory School 204 m
The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
234 m
Good Apple Independent Good
(March 14, 2019)
423 m
Mercer's Wood Academy Requires improvement
(January 10, 2019)
567 m
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough Requires improvement
(September 29, 2021)
808 m
Castle Wood Academy Requires improvement
(June 6, 2018)
809 m
Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy Good
(November 17, 2021)
1.08 km
White's Wood Academy Requires improvement
(November 7, 2018)
1.15 km
The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy Outstanding
(October 9, 2014)
1.37 km
Aegir - A Specialist Academy Good
(June 26, 2018)
1.41 km
The Gainsborough Academy 1.41 km
The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School Good
(October 31, 2019)
1.42 km
Morton Trentside Primary School Good
(March 28, 2017)
1.46 km
Benjamin Adlard Primary School Good
(July 7, 2021)
1.69 km
St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough Good
(February 7, 2017)
2.08 km
Beckingham Primary School Good
(November 21, 2018)
3.63 km
Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School Good
(June 5, 2019)
4.44 km
Walkeringham Primary School Outstanding
(January 28, 2011)
4.85 km
Misterton Primary and Nursery School Good
(February 1, 2017)
5.62 km
Corringham CofE VC Primary School Good
(November 23, 2017)
5.66 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DN21 2QJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Number 12 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
April 29, 2015
116 m
Leons Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 13, 2018
175 m
Piccante Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
April 17, 2019
175 m
The Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
February 18, 2020
175 m
DB Food and Wine Retailers - other 4
Good
October 30, 2019
196 m
Gainsborough Hampers Retailers - other 4
Good
August 28, 2019
196 m
Mex'd Up Food Co Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 8, 2020
196 m
Children's Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 19, 2003
204 m
Blues club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 25, 2022
224 m
Gainsborough Parish Church C.E. Primary School School/college/university Exempt
April 30, 2003
234 m
All Saints Parish Church Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 16, 2017
317 m
Big Baps Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
336 m
The Exchange Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 22, 2016
372 m
KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 22, 2019
399 m
Rosies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 16, 2020
431 m
Ruby Wing Lei Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 1, 2021
452 m
Gainsborough Old Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 6, 2021
464 m
Barnes Retailers - other 4
Good
August 28, 2019
474 m
Best Pizza Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 6, 2019
474 m
Elach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 15, 2018
474 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DN21 2QJ - Data from Apr 2022

Connaught Road Bus Stop/Station 105 m
Connaught Road Bus Stop/Station 137 m
The Cedars Bus Stop/Station 280 m
Balfour Street Bus Stop/Station 407 m
The Cedars Bus Stop/Station 438 m
Gainsborough Central Rail Station Rail 715 m
Gainsborough Lea Road Rail Station Rail 2.09 km
Humberside Airport Air 34.61 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DN21 2QJ - Data from Dec 2021

Pitt Hills Plantation Woodland Or Forest 618 m
The Little Belt Woodland Or Forest 1 km
Eight Acre Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.02 km
Castle Hills Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.08 km
The Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km
Bran's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.71 km
Round Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
Pheasant Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.11 km
White's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.27 km
Somerby Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.56 km
Brickyard Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.56 km
Warren Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.68 km
Hornby Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.76 km
Mill Hill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.89 km
Wharton Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.89 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DN21 2QJ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 74.6 Mbps 70.8 Mbps 205 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 12.3 Mbps 21 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 8 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 21.4 2.6
30-300 Mbps 2.9% 86.3 15.3
300+ Mbps 97.1% - -

Gas Consumption

31 meters consuming 299,651 kWh - mean 9,666 kWh : median 9,001 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for DN21 2QJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Lincolnshire
Latitude 53.40460500
Longitude -0.77558100
OS Easting 481499
OS Northing 0390452
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5030
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Lincolnshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Gainsborough
County Electorial Division Gainsborough Trent ED
Electoral Ward Gainsborough North
Local Authority District West Lindsey
Region / Government Office Region East Midlands
European Electoral Region East Midlands
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Greater Lincolnshire
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Lincolnshire and Rutland

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000142
Travel To Work Area Lincoln

NHS

NHS England Region Midlands
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Lincolnshire Teaching
Cancer Alliance East Midlands
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
East Midlands
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Lincolnshire
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Lincolnshire CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: White professionals
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Gainsborough BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33017031
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
West Lindsey 004
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
West Lindsey 004B
Output Area / Small Area 5A1