Houses for sale in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire


House Prices in Gainsborough

Properties in Gainsborough have an average house price of £169k and had 1,646 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Gainsborough is an area in Lincolnshire with 15,658 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £800k.


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Property price trends in Gainsborough

According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Gainsborough sold for £191,312 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 19,997 sales logged over the past 31 years.

Prices have continued to climb over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £160,766, that's a rise of roughly 19%.

Looking back five years, average prices are up about 19.2% since 2021, a gain of around £30,847 in cash terms.

Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £129,597, so the typical sold price has climbed about 47.6% since then, roughly 4% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace eases back to about 3.2%.

Frequently asked questions about Gainsborough


What is the average price for a property for sale in Gainsborough?

The average price for a property for sale in Gainsborough is £169,018. This amount is 31% lower than the average price in Lincolnshire. There are more than 10,000 property listings for sale in Gainsborough.


What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Gainsborough?

The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Gainsborough are Scotter and Blyton at an average of £336,750, Scampton at an average of £306,373 and Stow at an average of £279,038.


What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Gainsborough?

The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Gainsborough are Gainsborough South-west at an average of £94,125, Gainsborough North at an average of £138,300 and Gainsborough East at an average of £150,884.


Which train stations are available in or near Gainsborough?

Some of the train stations available in or near Gainsborough are Gainsborough Central, Gainsborough Lea Road and Kirton Lindsey.


Property Price Paid in Gainsborough by Year

The average sold property price by year was:

Year Average Sold Price Price Change
Sold Properties More information
2026 £191,312
Price increase
9%
48 Properties
2025 £174,940
Price increase
3%
544 Properties
2024 £168,940
Price increase
5%
539 Properties
2023 £160,766
Price decrease
-7%
515 Properties
2022 £172,005
Price increase
7%
701 Properties
2021 £160,465
Price increase
5%
849 Properties
2020 £152,529
Price increase
8%
572 Properties
2019 £140,988
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684 Properties
2018 £140,967
Price increase
1%
667 Properties
2017 £139,399
Price increase
7%
651 Properties
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Property Price per Property Type in Gainsborough

Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.

The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:

Property Type Average Sold Price Sold Properties
Semi Detached House £153,744.00 455 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £96,617.00 633 Terraced Houses
Detached House £283,392.00 502 Detached Houses
Flat £86,226.00 56 Flats
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Transport in Gainsborough

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