On average Gainsborough has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 31.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gainsborough is £48,991 per year. The median sale price in Gainsborough is £225,000 (around £279 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £201,250 and £251,000. There are 2 schools in Gainsborough: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gainsborough is home to around 8,847 people, with a population density of about 2,797 per km².
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £279 per square foot) in Gainsborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £153,000 up to £320,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £275,000 | £297 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £235,000 | £279 |
| Terraced | 17 | £202,500 | £259 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £238,000 | £105,250 | £179,995 | £169,000 |
| 2017 | £234,000 | £117,500 | £192,000 | £166,500 |
| 2018 | £260,750 | £127,500 | £197,500 | £180,000 |
| 2019 | £237,000 | £122,500 | £200,750 | £175,000 |
| 2020 | £260,000 | £124,000 | £200,000 | £180,000 |
| 2021 | £286,250 | £132,000 | £220,000 | £190,000 |
| 2022 | £335,000 | £120,500 | £253,000 | £215,000 |
| 2023 | £238,500 | — | £250,000 | £226,000 |
| 2024 | £269,750 | — | £245,500 | £218,500 |
| 2025 | £304,000 | £143,000 | £225,000 | £210,000 |
| 2026 | £261,500 | — | £240,000 | £207,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £230 | £174 | £218 | £201 |
| 2017 | £256 | £184 | £231 | £189 |
| 2018 | £258 | £192 | £228 | £203 |
| 2019 | £264 | £220 | £237 | £206 |
| 2020 | £238 | £188 | £234 | £217 |
| 2021 | £311 | £202 | £259 | £221 |
| 2022 | £300 | £209 | £287 | £245 |
| 2023 | £357 | — | £293 | £265 |
| 2024 | £312 | — | £269 | £250 |
| 2025 | £298 | £220 | £276 | £243 |
| 2026 | £296 | — | £285 | £270 |
Annual council tax rates for Ipswich district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected councillors for Gainsborough ward.
Ryan Procter
Gainsborough - Elected 7 May 2026
IP39PH
Mildmay Road
IP39NT
Henry Road
IP30RP
Clapgate Lane
IP39JS
Powling Road
IP39NG
Maryon Road
IP30GA
Gainsborough
IP39NA
Nacton Road
IP39NF
Nacton Road
IP30HS
Robeck Road
IP39LT
Landseer Road
IP30RG
Clapgate Lane
IP30LX
Turner Road
IP30SH
Cole Ness Road
IP39NZ
Boyton Road
IP30EU
Gainsborough Lane
IP30LY
Turner Road
IP39NN
Golden Mews
IP30JL
Reynolds Road
IP30HE
Bonnington Road
IP30JY
Morland Road
IP39JH
Nacton Road
IP39NX
Queensberry Road
IP30HP
Hawke Road
IP39LQ
Gloucester Road
IP39EH
Laud Mews
IP39NR
Corton Road
IP30JN
Reynolds Road
IP30SL
Andros Close
IP30RQ
Cotman Road
IP30SD
Cole Ness Road
IP30FZ
Gainsborough
IP30HL
Holbrook Road
IP30RH
Clapgate Lane
IP30RF
Clapgate Lane
IP30LW
Coleness Road
IP30EY
Hogarth Road
IP30RS
Worcester Road
IP30RJ
Rubens Road
IP30HH
Landseer Road
IP39JR
Powling Road
IP39LX
Landseer Road
IP39JZ
Avondale Road
IP30EH
Hogarth Road
IP30EZ
Hogarth Square
IP30EW
Raeburn Road
IP39NL
Maryon Road
IP30JU
Romney Road
IP39LF
Gloucester Road
IP30HR
Frobisher Road
IP39LH
Clarence Road
IP30DU
Childers Court
IP39PB
Boyton Road
IP30LZ
Gainsborough Lane
IP30HQ
Landseer Road
IP39PD
Boyton Road
IP30LJ
Leighton Road
IP30JB
Sandy Hill Lane
IP30JP
Reynolds Avenue
IP30EQ
Simpson Close
IP39LS
Landseer Road
IP30SJ
Cole Ness Road
IP30JQ
Reynolds Close
IP30RR
Worcester Road
IP39LY
Landseer Close