DN21 5PL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DN21) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5PL) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

Postal Area. In our case DN which means Doncaster.
Postal District. In our case DN21.
Postal Sector. In our case DN21 5.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case PL.

The regional mail center for the post area DN is the Yorkshire Distribution Centre, which is located at Silkstone House, Express Way, Wakefield Europort, NORMANTON, WF6 2XX.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the DN21 5PL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is GAINSBOROUGH DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the DN21 5PL postcode have the street address of Gainsborough Road

It is situated within the post town of GAINSBOROUGH within the old postal county of Lincolnshire.

DN21 5PL is within Knaith.

The DN21 5PL postcode area is composed of 0% residential properties, 33.33% commercial properties, and 66.67% public properties.

None Domestic Buildings in DN21 5PL fall under these categories: Entertainment.

Entertainment include Lea Fields Crematorium, Gainsborough Road.

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Property Type	Percentage
Residential	0%
Commercial	33.33%
Public	66.67%

Map Coordinates for DN21 5PL

Latitude	53.3600383419
Longitude	-0.756587919649

Ordnance Survey Maps for DN21 5PL

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Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from DN21 5PL © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for DN21 5PL

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Icon	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
21:00 to 00:00		Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	8.00%	NNE 9 mph

Fri 3rd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	9.00%	N 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	10.00%	NNW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	17.00%	NNW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Light rain	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	49.00%	NNW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain shower (day)	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	36.00%	NW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	51.00%	NW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Heavy rain shower (day)	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	60.00%	NW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	51.00%	WNW 7 mph

Sat 4th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	19.00%	W 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	14.00%	WSW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	9.00%	SW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	6.00%	SW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	12.00%	SSW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	10.00%	SSW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	7.00%	S 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 7 mph

Sun 5th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Partly cloudy (night)	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	7.00%	S 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	10.00%	S 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	13.00%	S 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	16.00%	S 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	13.00%	S 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain shower (day)	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	33.00%	S 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	6.00%	SSE 7 mph

Schools within a five minute drive of DN21 5PL Postcode

England Primary Schools

Marton Primary School

Address: Marton Primary School, Stow Park Road, Marton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5AG

Distance: 2.42 miles

Contact:

Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School

Address: Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School, The Grove, Lea, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5EP

Distance: 0.67 miles

School Website

Contact: 01427612827

Benjamin Adlard Primary School

Address: Benjamin Adlard Primary School, Sandsfield Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1DB

Distance: 2.13 miles

School Website

Contact: 01427612562

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near DN21 5PL

BRIDGE STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 134 BRIDGE STREET, GAINSBOROUGH, LINCOLNSHIRE, DN21 1LP

Distance: 2.52 miles

Contact: :

GAINSBOROUGH HEALTH CENTRE

Address: HICKMAN STREET, GAINSBOROUGH, GAINSBOROUGH, LINCOLNSHIRE, DN21 2DZ

Distance: 2.68 miles

Contact: :

MARKET STREET DENTAL

Address: 19 MARKET STREET, GAINSBOROUGH, LINCOLNSHIRE, DN21 2BE

Distance: 2.85 miles

Contact: :

GAINSBOROUGH DENTAL CARE

Address: 17 SPITAL TERRACE, GAINSBOROUGH, DN21 2HD

Distance: 2.90 miles

Contact: :

THE FORUM

Address: VANESSA DRIVE, GAINSBOROUGH, LINCOLNSHIRE, DN21 2UQ

Distance: 3.71 miles

Contact: :

BLYTON DENTAL

Address: 6 HIGH STREET, BLYTON, GAINSBOROUGH, LINCOLNSHIRE, DN21 3LY

Distance: 5.85 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near DN21 5PL

MORRISONS PHARMACY

Address: HEAPHAM ROAD SOUTH, GAINSBOROUGH, LINCOLNSHIRE, DN21 1XY

Distance: 2.21 miles

Contact: tel: 01427 616797

ALLIED PHARMACY QUEENSWAY

Address: 22-24 QUEENSWAY, GAINSBOROUGH, DN21 1SN

Distance: 2.68 miles

Contact: tel: 01427 810090

BOOTS

Address: 30 MARKET PLACE, GAINSBOROUGH, LINCOLNSHIRE, DN21 2BY

Distance: 2.84 miles

Contact: tel: 01427 612083

LINCOLN CO-OP CHEMISTS LTD

Address: 15-17 MARKET STREET, GAINSBOROUGH, LINCOLNSHIRE, DN21 2BL

Distance: 2.86 miles

Contact: tel: 01427 613393

LINCOLN CO-OP CHEMISTS LTD

Address: VANESSA DRIVE, GAINSBOROUGH, LINCOLNSHIRE, DN21 2UQ

Distance: 3.71 miles

Contact: tel: 01427 613431

WELDRICKS PHARMACY

Address: THE RETORT HOUSE, MARSH LANE, MISTERTON, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN10 4DL

Distance: 6.24 miles

Contact: tel: 01427 892117

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near DN21 5PL

GAINSBOROUGH V E (GAINSBOROUGH)

Address: UNIT 13B, MARSHALLS YARD, GAINSBOROUGH, DN21 2NA

Distance: 2.76 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS - GAINSBOROUGH

Address: UNIT 18, MARSHALLS YARD, GAINSBOROUGH, DN21 2NA

Distance: 2.76 miles

Contact: :

WALTERS OPTICIANS

Address: 34 MARKET PLACE, GAINSBOROUGH, LINCOLNSHIRE, DN21 2BY

Distance: 2.84 miles

Contact: :

BINGHAM AND YOUNG LTD

Address: 33 MARKET STREET, GAINSBOROUGH, LINCOLNSHIRE, DN21 2BE

Distance: 2.85 miles

Contact: :

DAVIES-TODD OPTICIANS (GAINSBOROUGH)

Address: 12 MARKET STREET, GAINSBOROUGH, LINCOLNSHIRE, DN21 2BE

Distance: 2.85 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (RETFORD)

Address: 10A MARKET PLACE, RETFORD, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, DN22 6DR

Distance: 8.07 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near DN21 5PL

MARTON

Address: 12 THE OLD COURTYARD, GAINSBOROUGH, LINCOLNSHIRE, DN21 5XX

Distance: 2.31 miles

Contact: tel: 01427 788277

CASKGATE STREET SURGERY

Address: ELSWITHA HALL, 3 CASKGATE STREET, GAINSBOROUGH, LINCOLNSHIRE, DN21 2DJ

Distance: 2.84 miles

Contact: tel: 01427 619033

WILLINGHAM-BY-STOW SURGERY

Address: HIGH STREET, WILLINGHAM BY STOW, GAINSBOROUGH, LINCOLNSHIRE, DN21 5JZ

Distance: 2.99 miles

Contact: tel: 01427 788277

NORTH LEVERTON SURGERY

Address: STURTON ROAD, NORTH LEVERTON, RETFORD, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, DN22 0AB

Distance: 3.33 miles

Contact: tel: 01427 880223

CLEVELAND SURGERY

Address: VANESSA DRIVE, GAINSBOROUGH, LINCOLNSHIRE, DN21 2UQ

Distance: 3.71 miles

Contact: tel: 01427 613158

JOHN COUPLAND HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: JOHN COUPLAND HOSPITAL, ROPERY ROAD, GAINSBOROUGH, DN21 2TJ

Distance: 3.76 miles

Contact: :

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Transport Links near DN21 5PL

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: DN21 5PL

Gainsborough Lea Road
Gainsborough Lea Road station, Lea Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1AH
Distance: 2.03 miles
Driving Time: 3.35 minutes
Gainsborough Central
Gainsborough Central station, Station Approach, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1XR
Distance: 3.47 miles
Driving Time: 6.67 minutes
Saxilby
Saxilby station, Station Road, Saxilby, Lincolnshire, LN1 2NS
Distance: 9.35 miles
Driving Time: 14.18 minutes
Retford
Retford station, Station Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE
Distance: 14.10 miles
Driving Time: 22.08 minutes
Kirton Lindsey
Kirton Lindsey station, Station Road, Kirton Lindsey, North Lincolnshire, DN21 4BD
Distance: 15.26 miles
Driving Time: 24.82 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near DN21 5PL

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near DN21 5PL

A1(M) J34

Distance: 17.04 miles

Driving Time: 24.81 minutes

M180 J2

Distance: 18.49 miles

Driving Time: 27.93 minutes

M180 J3

Distance: 21.46 miles

Driving Time: 32.19 minutes

M180 J4

Distance: 22.73 miles

Driving Time: 29.50 minutes

M18 J4

Distance: 26.66 miles

Driving Time: 35.21 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the DN21 5PL Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Gainsborough Co Const
Member or Parliament	Sir Edward Leigh
Contact Details	Contact Sir Edward Leigh
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the DN21 5PL Postcode in?

The Local Council for this Postcode is West Lindsey District Council and the County Council is Lincolnshire County Council.

Lincolnshire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.

West Lindsey District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for West Lindsey District at the following link West Lindsey District.

How much is the Council Tax?

West Lindsey District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much West Lindsey District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Planning Applications

When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.

Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.

Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the DN21 5PL Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Lincolnshire County Council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Libraries and archives � Lincolnshire County Council

What Popular Supermarkets are near the DN21 5PL Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near DN21 5PL
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Aldi, Lea Road, GAINSBOROUGH, DN21 1AF	3.12 miles	Directions from DN21 5PL to Aldi
Morrisons, Heapham Road South, GAINSBOROUGH, DN21 1XY	3.43 miles	Directions from DN21 5PL to Morrisons
Tesco, Trinity Street, GAINSBOROUGH, DN21 2HA	4.30 miles	Directions from DN21 5PL to Tesco

What Popular Restaurants are near the DN21 5PL Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near DN21 5PL
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Blyth Services, Blyth, S81 8HG	12.68 miles	Directions from DN21 5PL to Blyth Services
Waterside Shopping Centre, High Street, Lincoln, Ln2 1ap., Lincoln, LN2 1AP	12.72 miles	Directions from DN21 5PL to Waterside Shopping Centre, High Street, Lincoln, Ln2 1ap.
Lincoln,a46 Thorpe On The Hill, Lincoln, LN6 9AJ	13.72 miles	Directions from DN21 5PL to Lincoln,a46 Thorpe On The Hill
Lakeside Retail Park, Scunthorpe, DN16 3UA	15.25 miles	Directions from DN21 5PL to Lakeside Retail Park

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DN21 5PL
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Markham Moor, RETFORD, DN22 0QU	9.95 miles	Directions from DN21 5PL to McDonald's, Markham Moor, RETFORD, DN22 0QU
McDonald's, Moorland Close, LINCOLN, LN6 7JL	13.04 miles	Directions from DN21 5PL to McDonald's, Moorland Close, LINCOLN, LN6 7JL
McDonald's, Outer Circle Road, LINCOLN, LN2 4UX	13.09 miles	Directions from DN21 5PL to McDonald's, Outer Circle Road, LINCOLN, LN2 4UX
McDonald's, Black Horse Drive, South Hykeham, LINCOLN, LN6 9UJ	13.78 miles	Directions from DN21 5PL to McDonald's, Black Horse Drive, South Hykeham, LINCOLN, LN6 9UJ

KFC Restaurants near DN21 5PL
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Markham Moor, RETFORD, DN22 0PG	9.90 miles	Directions from DN21 5PL to KFC Markham Moor - A1 North Services
KFC, Nettleham Road, LINCOLN, LN2 1RE	12.51 miles	Directions from DN21 5PL to KFC Lincoln - Nettleham Road
KFC, Bawtry Road, Blyth, WORKSOP, S81 8HJ	12.73 miles	Directions from DN21 5PL to KFC Worksop - Blyth Services
KFC, High Street, LINCOLN, LN5 8HX	13.05 miles	Directions from DN21 5PL to KFC Lincoln - High Street
KFC, Lakeside Parkway, SCUNTHORPE, DN16 3UA	15.25 miles	Directions from DN21 5PL to KFC Scunthorpe - Lakeside Retail Park