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Gainsborough

5,606 people · median £230,000 · Ipswich

Fast broadbandMore affordable than most
Ipswich Council · Labour-controlled   29/48 seats · 60% · OCD 2026
72/100
Good
AcreRight area score · our comparison, not an official rating
£230k
median price
+12.5%
5-year growth
86%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
£230k
median sold price
6.6 yrs
of local pay to buy
+12.5%
5-year change
£215k
typical terraced
66 min
London — fastest
2
rail stations
86%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
0
grammar schools
56
schools total
9.9
NO₂ · WHO 10
0%
in a flood zone
256
green spaces
7.3
PM2.5 · WHO 5
328
eat & drink
119
shops
98.9%
gigabit
22
gyms & leisure

Tiles show neighbourhood’s own prices and crime; schools, transport, health & amenities are shown for the wider area — each tab labels its source.

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Sold price trend +12.5%

£131k£179k£226k£274k20142025£222,000
£145,000 in 2014 → £222,000 in 2025 · 99 sales in 12 months
In Ipswich:
11th cheapest of 19 neighbourhoods

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The area in short neighbourhood AI summary

Gainsborough is a neighbourhood in Suffolk with a population of 5,606. The median house price is £230,000, with 99 sales recorded over 12 months. Terraced homes have a median price of £215,000, while semi-detached properties average £230,000.

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Prices have risen 12.5% over five years, at £2,315 per square metre. The median age of residents is 37.7 years, and 57.3% of households are owner-occupied. About 35% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Gainsborough. Educational attainment is mixed, with 15.3% of residents aged 16 and over holding Level 4 qualifications or above, though 29.6% have no qualifications. Air quality is generally good, with nitrogen dioxide at low levels and particulate matter moderate. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 98.9% gigabit-capable coverage. The area is governed by Ipswich Borough Council, with council tax for band D at £2,468.25 annually.

Generated at data-refresh time from this report's own figures — never invented at request time. · as of 2026-08-01T07:56:12Z

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All figures, sources and dates
Prices2026-05
Affordability2025
Deprivation2025
Census2021
Schools2026
Health2026/2025
Transport2026
Broadband2024
Environment2026
Ground checks2022–25
Heritage & planning2026
Amenities2026
Companies2026-07-01

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