The average house price in Gainsborough is £153,628, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Gainsborough house price trends over the last 30 years.
£234,350
£73,500
£155,772
£109,059
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Is Gainsborough a nice place to live?
Gainsborough is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Gainsborough?
Gainsborough has a high crime rate for an East Midlands town, with around 124 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 66% above the national average, and 69% above the Lincolnshire average.
What are the best schools in Gainsborough?
Gainsborough has 12 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Castle Wood Academy and The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Gainsborough?
The majority of residents in Gainsborough identify as White (British) (93%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (94%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.