B
Liveable Score

Good area

£146kAverage sold price
65%belownational crime average
B

Outdoor spaces

C+

Amenities

C

Transport

C

Schools

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Rural
Demographics
Retirees
Interactive liveability map of Gainford showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Gainford boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
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Nearby Places

Winston

village

B+

3.1 km away

Piercebridge

village

B

4.1 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Ample
Play SpacePlay Space
Sparse
Golf CourseGolf Course
Limited
Public ParkPublic Park
Adequate
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Ample
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Limited
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Limited
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Limited
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Adequate
SupermarketsSupermarkets

Transport Links

No train or motorway links found nearby

Schools

Outstanding0 schools
Good0 schools
Requires Improvement0 schools
Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary SchoolGood
Ingleton CofE Primary SchoolGood
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolGood
Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool

Gainford House Prices

The average house price in Gainford is £145,833, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Gainford house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Gainford graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

Detached house prices

£339,833

Flats and maisonettes prices

£91,500

Semi-detached house prices

£168,740

Terraced house prices

£118,167

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gainford a nice place to live?

Gainford is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Durham. It particularly appeals to retirees. Expect a relaxed, countryside way of life away from the hustle and bustle.

How safe is Gainford?

Gainford has a low crime rate for a North East village, with around 26 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 65% below the national average, and 72% below the Durham average.

What are the demographics of Gainford?

The majority of residents in Gainford identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (96%). The most common religion is Christian (61%).