DN21 — Gainsborough
Every number below comes from real recorded sales in DN21 (Gainsborough, West Lindsey) — 22,792 sales over 32 years of market history across 8 areas.
In 1995 the middle of the DN21 market was £40,750. The 2026 median: £160,000 — 3.9 times the starting point. 2004 was the year to be holding: the median rose +35.3% in twelve months. Anyone who bought just before 1996 learned about -14.1% the hard way.
Median sold price in DN21
| Year | Median sold price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | £40,750 | 442 |
| 2000 | £42,000 | 637 |
| 2005 | £103,748 | 924 |
| 2010 | £120,000 | 375 |
| 2015 | £115,973 | 784 |
| 2020 | £135,000 | 659 |
| 2025 | £165,000 | 707 |
| 2026 | £160,000 | 126 |
The areas on the board
The board splits DN21 into 8 areas, weighted by how much actually sells in each:
- Gainsborough (DN21 1) (43% of local sales) — busiest streets: Lea Road, Sunningdale Way, Sandsfield Lane
- Gainsborough (DN21 2) (25% of local sales) — busiest streets: Ropery Road, Tower Street, Campbell Street
- Kirton Lindsey (10% of local sales) — busiest streets: The Maltings, Windmill Way, Bircham Crescent
- Scotter (9% of local sales) — busiest streets: High Street, The Granary, Messingham Road
- Morton (4% of local sales) — busiest streets: Nursery Vale, Walkerith Road, The Wharf
- Blyton (3% of local sales) — busiest streets: High Street, Kirton Road, Irwin Road
- Lea (3% of local sales) — busiest streets: Anderson Way, Gainsborough Road, Willingham Road
- Hemswell Cliff (3% of local sales) — busiest streets: Capper Avenue, Buchanan Road, Minden Place
Now you've seen the history — play the DN21 board and try to beat it.
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