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Property market | £175,249 for a semi-detached property |
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Airport access | Closest airport is Doncaster Sheffield (11.7 miles) |
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Broadband | 53.7mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) |
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Ethnic diversity | White: 97.0% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 3.0% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) |
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Socio-economic status | Ranked 283 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 278 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Gainsborough level) |
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Community | Median age is 48.2 | Population of 18,508 | Happiness is Below Average for Lincolnshire, Average for UK |
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Crime | 5.0 burglaries per 1k people (West Lindsey) |
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Commute (approx) | - Leeds (130 mins) - York (141 mins) - Manchester Piccadilly (145 mins) - Birmingham New Street (158 mins) |
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£175,249 for a semi-detached property |
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Closest airport is Doncaster Sheffield (11.7 miles) |
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53.7mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) |
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Median age is 48.2 | 18,508 | Happiness is Below Average for Lincolnshire, Average for UK |
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Ranked 283 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 278 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Gainsborough level) |
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5.0 burglaries per 1k people (West Lindsey) |
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- Leeds (130 mins) - York (141 mins) - Manchester Piccadilly (145 mins) - Birmingham New Street (158 mins) |
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Click icons on the map for more detail.Gainsborough has a good numbers of stores nearby to choose from, including: Aldi Gainsborough, Lidl Beaumont Street Gainsborough, M&S Gainsborough SF, Morrisons Gainsborough, Tesco Gainsborough Superstore. There are many pubs and bars nearby, including: Blues club, Gainsborough Theatre Company, Horse And Jockey Public House, Lincolnshire Otter, Masonic Hall, Mex'd Up Food Co, Sweyn Forkbeard, The Canu... (see map below for more bars and associated links). Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: Adam's Bay Fish & Chips Restaurant, Bread and Roses, Caldero Lounge, Clock House Gastrobar, Cream, Dine at the Bridge, Elach, Gainsborough Old Hall, L... (see map below for more). There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Cafe Latte, Costa, Reeds Coffee Shop. Gainsborough has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Gainsborough has had a steep increase over the last few years but a recent decline. Based on data published on 14 August 2024, on average a detached house costs £264,147, which is down -4.3% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £175,249 (down -1.8% on last year) , a terraced house £140,750 (down -3.4% on last year) and a flat £100,591. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £504 per month. Property prices in Gainsborough are similar to the average property prices across Lincolnshire and are slightly lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Gainsborough, prices have decreased, while prices increased across the Lincolnshire region.
Property data is based on West Lindsey level pricing data and is as at June 2024 (publicised 14 August 2024)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to June 2024
| County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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| Northumberland | £341,537 | +9.1% | £193,799 | +9.1% |
| Oxfordshire | £681,167 | +7.2% | £446,842 | +8.5% |
| Warwickshire | £497,044 | +5.4% | £296,606 | +4.9% |
| Lancashire | £327,674 | +5.0% | £202,231 | +4.7% |
| Staffordshire | £368,206 | +4.6% | £231,129 | +5.4% |
| Buckinghamshire | £827,077 | +4.6% | £460,901 | +6.3% |
| Derbyshire | £337,829 | +4.5% | £211,624 | +3.9% |
| West Northamptonshire | £468,120 | +4.2% | £282,342 | +5.3% |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £330,614 | +4.2% | £211,375 | +4.4% |
| Nottinghamshire | £339,334 | +4.2% | £214,324 | +4.5% |
| Leicestershire | £411,159 | +3.8% | £258,580 | +4.0% |
| Worcestershire | £449,059 | +3.7% | £281,497 | +4.8% |
| West Yorkshire | £351,674 | +3.7% | £216,569 | +4.4% |
| South Yorkshire | £291,325 | +3.7% | £192,231 | +4.7% |
| North Yorkshire | £413,652 | +3.6% | £267,964 | +4.5% |
| Greater Manchester | £405,945 | +3.6% | £266,387 | +3.8% |
| Shropshire | £395,032 | +3.3% | £256,716 | +5.5% |
| Gloucestershire | £525,561 | +3.1% | £333,967 | +3.5% |
| Herefordshire | £432,901 | +2.8% | £285,029 | +5.2% |
| West Sussex | £651,933 | +2.8% | £426,962 | +3.6% |
| Merseyside | £340,799 | +2.6% | £220,544 | +2.5% |
| Cambridgeshire | £468,546 | +2.2% | £329,883 | +4.2% |
| Hertfordshire | £909,469 | +2.0% | £535,434 | +2.5% |
| Devon | £483,813 | +1.7% | £334,482 | +4.3% |
| Essex | £566,401 | +1.4% | £375,725 | +2.5% |
| West Midlands | £407,451 | +1.2% | £251,243 | +2.2% |
| North Northamptonshire | £411,956 | +1.2% | £254,927 | +2.6% |
| Somerset | £440,632 | +0.9% | £290,138 | +3.0% |
| Suffolk | £432,182 | +0.6% | £274,497 | +0.9% |
| Wiltshire | £494,939 | +0.6% | £322,678 | +2.7% |
| Kent | £582,570 | +0.3% | £371,997 | +1.2% |
| Dorset | £512,149 | +0.2% | £345,395 | +2.6% |
| Hampshire | £605,590 | +0.2% | £380,521 | +1.3% |
| Norfolk | £385,381 | 0.0% | £261,753 | +2.2% |
| East Sussex | £567,509 | -0.2% | £375,770 | +1.6% |
| London | £1,032,371 | -0.7% | £680,157 | +2.6% |
| Surrey | £916,153 | -0.8% | £535,732 | +1.0% |
| Cornwall | £432,953 | -1.1% | £293,238 | +1.3% |
| Lincolnshire | £294,743 | -1.3% | £201,941 | +1.1% |
| Isle of Wight | £412,903 | -3.6% | £289,954 | -1.5% |
| Rutland | £496,567 | -5.6% | £313,758 | -3.6% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Gainsborough, or click here to browse the longer list of Gainsborough property transactions from 2023.
Gainsborough has a high number of nearby schools, so there is plenty of choice although there may also be a lot of competition for spaces too. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Mercer's Wood Academy, which was was rated as outstanding in 2015. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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| School | Type | Outstanding? |
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| The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2015 |
| Mercer's Wood Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | Yes - 2015 |
| Morton Trentside Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
| The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough | Secondary school Community school - Mixed | No |
| Handel House Preparatory School | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
| St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | No |
| Benjamin Adlard Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| White's Wood Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Castle Wood Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| Aegir - A Specialist Academy | Secondary school Academy special converter - Mixed | No |
| Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy | Primary Academy special converter - Mixed | No |
| Good Apple Independent | Primary & Secondary Other independent special school - Mixed | No |
| The Gainsborough Academy | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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| The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (10/9/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Gainsborough | |
| The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/31/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Gainsborough | |
| Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/5/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Gainsborough | |
| Morton Trentside Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/26/2012) | 58 submissions 98.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Gainsborough |
| White's Wood Academy Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (7/20/2022) | 12 submissions 83.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Gainsborough |
| Aegir - A Specialist Academy Save school | Secondary school Academy special converter - Mixed | 2: Good (5/15/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Gainsborough | |
| Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy Save school | Primary Academy special converter - Mixed | 2: Good (11/17/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Gainsborough | |
| Good Apple Independent Save school | Primary & Secondary Other independent special school - Mixed | 2: Good (14/03/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | ||
| St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/28/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Gainsborough | |
| Benjamin Adlard Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (6/8/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Gainsborough | |
| The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (12/8/2011) | Ofsted Report Link | Gainsborough | |
| Mercer's Wood Academy Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (9/14/2022) | 18 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Gainsborough |
| Castle Wood Academy Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (2/24/2022) | 43 submissions 93.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Gainsborough |
| The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough Save school | Secondary school Community school - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (9/29/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Gainsborough | |
| The Gainsborough Academy Save school | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 4: Inadequate (9/22/2022) | 66 submissions 58.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Gainsborough |
| Handel House Preparatory School Save school | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | Gainsborough |
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| The Gainsborough Hillcrest Early Years Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (10/9/2014) |
| The Gainsborough Charles Baines Community Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/31/2019) |
| Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/5/2019) |
| Morton Trentside Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/26/2012) 58 submissions 98.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| White's Wood Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/20/2022) 12 submissions 83.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Aegir - A Specialist Academy Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (5/15/2014) |
| Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/17/2021) |
| Good Apple Independent Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (14/03/2019) |
| St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/28/2012) |
| Benjamin Adlard Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/8/2016) |
| The Gainsborough Parish Church Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/8/2011) |
| Mercer's Wood Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/14/2022) 18 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Castle Wood Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (2/24/2022) 43 submissions 93.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (9/29/2021) |
| The Gainsborough Academy Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 4: Inadequate (9/22/2022) 66 submissions 58.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Handel House Preparatory School Ofsted report Save school | Primary |
| Station | Distance from Gainsborough | Commute options |
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| Gainsborough Lea Road A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +6% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Leeds (1 change(s) - 130 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 141 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 145 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 158 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 244 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 260 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 316 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
| Retford A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +4% from the previous year. | 12 miles |
- York (36 mins - Grand Central) View details - Leeds (56 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Kings Cross (99 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 99 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 100 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 103 mins - Thameslink) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 108 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 118 mins - Thameslink) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 122 mins - CrossCountry) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 132 mins - Thameslink) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 181 mins - Thameslink) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (254 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 222 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 235 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Glasgow Queen Street (1 change(s) - 259 mins - ScotRail) View details - Glasgow Central (1 change(s) - 269 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 455 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details |
| Saxilby A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | 12 miles |
- Leeds (1 change(s) - 143 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 154 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 158 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 171 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 257 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 273 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 329 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (West Lindsey) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
| Ethnicity | % of West Lindsey residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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| White | 97.0% | 81.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 9.3% |
| Mixed | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Black | 0.3% | 4.0% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Gainsborough consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
| Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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| Intermediate occupations | 12.0% | |
| Small employers and own account workers | 11.7% | |
| Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 11.1% | 283 out of 573 |
| Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 21.0% | |
| Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 6.4% | |
| Semi-routine occupations | 12.9% | |
| Routine occupations | 12.3% | |
| Never worked / long-term unemployed | 7.9% | 278 out of 573 |
| Full-time students | 4.6% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Lincolnshire is average (57mbps). Gainsborough is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 53.7mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Gainsborough level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
| Average speed | 53.7 mbps |
| % households with superfast broadband access | 85.5% |
| % households unable to access decent broadband | 1.6% |
Crime stats were found at the West Lindsey level:
| Type | West Lindsey | UK |
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| Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 66 | 93 |
| Burglaries (per thousand people) | 5 | 5 |
| Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 6 | 10 |
| Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 0 | 1 |
| Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 25 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Gainsborough.
Flood warningsThere are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
Flood areasThe areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
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| East Midlands | River Trent, River Idle | River Trent from Cromwell Weir to Gainsborough including The Flood Road, A156, Dunham Road and Gainsborough Road |
| East Midlands | River Trent | River Trent at Beckingham Marsh including the junction of Stockwith Road and Marsh Lane to Misterton |
| East Midlands | River Trent | River Trent at Lea and areas around Lea Marshes Main Drain and Humble Carr Drain |
| East Midlands | River Trent | River Trent at Gainsborough including Morton |
| Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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| Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £175,249 Detached: £264,147 | 66 | Primary: 12Secondary: 4 | 11.1% residents in higher managerial positions 7.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Oasby, Lincolnshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £248,643 Detached: £378,008 | 61 | Primary: Secondary: | 12.4% residents in higher managerial positions 6.4% residents long-term unemployed |
| Stamford, Lincolnshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £248,643 Detached: £378,008 | 61 | Primary: 4Secondary: 2 | 12.4% residents in higher managerial positions 6.4% residents long-term unemployed |
| Heckington, Lincolnshire Affordability: Very affordable Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £214,209 Detached: £306,781 | 42 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 12.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.2% residents long-term unemployed |
| Navenby, Lincolnshire Affordability: Very affordable Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £214,209 Detached: £306,781 | 42 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 12.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.2% residents long-term unemployed |
| Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £191,996 Detached: £271,865 | 77 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 8.2% residents in higher managerial positions 9.2% residents long-term unemployed |
| Tealby, Lincolnshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £175,249 Detached: £264,147 | 66 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 11.1% residents in higher managerial positions 7.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Walesby, Lincolnshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £175,249 Detached: £264,147 | 66 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 | 11.1% residents in higher managerial positions 7.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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| Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £175,249 Detached: £264,147 | 66 | Primary: 12Secondary: 4 |
| Oasby, Lincolnshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £248,643 Detached: £378,008 | 61 | Primary: Secondary: |
| Stamford, Lincolnshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £248,643 Detached: £378,008 | 61 | Primary: 4Secondary: 2 |
| Heckington, Lincolnshire Affordability: Very affordable Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £214,209 Detached: £306,781 | 42 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Navenby, Lincolnshire Affordability: Very affordable Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £214,209 Detached: £306,781 | 42 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £191,996 Detached: £271,865 | 77 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
| Tealby, Lincolnshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £175,249 Detached: £264,147 | 66 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Walesby, Lincolnshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £175,249 Detached: £264,147 | 66 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 |
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