House Prices in Gainsborough
£150,000
Average
£250,000
Detached
£155,000
Semi-Detached
£115,000
Terraced
£85,000
Flat
Based on recent Land Registry sold price data. Actual prices vary by street and condition.
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About Gainsborough
Gainsborough offers some of the cheapest property in England. The town has heritage assets but has struggled economically. For investors and those seeking very affordable homeownership, it presents opportunities. Regeneration efforts are ongoing.
Lifestyle & Things to Do
Gainsborough is a historic market town on the River Trent that inspired George Eliot's The Mill on the Floss. The Old Hall is one of the best-preserved medieval manor houses in England. The town has a traditional market and is undergoing some regeneration.
Transport & Commuting
Gainsborough has limited rail services on the Sheffield-Lincoln line. Retford (25 minutes by car) provides East Coast Main Line services. The A631 connects to the A1 at Bawtry.
Train to London
N/A - nearest station Retford
Nearest Motorway
A631, A159
Schools & Education
Top Schools
- The Gainsborough Academy
- Benjamin Adlard Primary
- Lea Francis Wright Primary
Healthcare
Best Areas to Live in Gainsborough
Morton
Trent-side
Lea
Property Buying Tips for Gainsborough
The Trent-side has character properties. Morton has more affordable homes. The town centre has period buildings at low prices. Lea is a village option. Blyton and Corringham are quiet villages.
Local Authority
Council
West Lindsey District Council
Council Tax
£1,760 (Band D)
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Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright 2026. Licensed under OGL v3.0. Price data is indicative and based on recent transactions.