| Council | Ipswich |
| Crime Rate | High for an East of England suburb 20% above the national average. |
| Vibe | 🍟 Takeaways & Chip Shops |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment🏘️ Renters |
The average house price in Gainsborough is £240,083, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Gainsborough house price trends over the last 30 years.
£240,083
£285,000
£150,000
£245,104
£215,979
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. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.
How safe is Gainsborough?
Gainsborough has a high crime rate for an East of England suburb, with around 89 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 20% above the national average, and 78% above the Suffolk average.
What are the best schools in Gainsborough?
Gainsborough has 17 schools nearby. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery and St Helen's Primary School. Note: 4 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Gainsborough?
The majority of residents in Gainsborough identify as White (British) (80%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (88%). The most common religion is No religion (52%).