Houses for sale in Gainford, County Durham

There are 60 results for Gainford, County Durham. Property prices in Gainford range from £137k to £520k with an average price of £315k.


Properties for sale in Gainford, County Durham

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Property market in Gainford

Average asking price £315k typical £293k
Most prices £137k – £520k leaving out the extremes
Homes for sale 12 3 more under offer
New to the market 1 in the last 30 days
Typical time to sell 12 weeks last 12 months
Asking prices, year on year no change homes newly listed
Typical sold price £230k 17 sales in 12 months
Gross rental yield 4.6–8.1% houses 4.6%, flats 8.1%

What's for sale

12 homes · share, count and typical price
Terraced houses 33.3% 4 · £235k
Semi-detached houses 25.0% 3 · £350k
Detached houses 16.7% 2 · £493k
Flats and apartments 16.7% 2 · £133k
Other homes 8.3% 1 · £225k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical price
1 bedroom 8.3% 1 · £90k
2 bedrooms 16.7% 2 · £200k
3 bedrooms 41.7% 5 · £250k
4 bedrooms 16.7% 2 · £493k
5+ bedrooms 16.7% 2 · £423k

Price bands

12 homes
Under £200k 25.0% 3
£220k – £350k 33.3% 4
£350k – £460k 16.7% 2
£460k and over 25.0% 3

Asking prices over time

typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · no change since 2024 Q4 Median asking price per quarter in Gainford 2024 Q4: £275k (9 new listings) £275k 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £220k (12 new listings) £220k 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £265k (9 new listings) £265k 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £230k (9 new listings) £230k 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £219k (15 new listings) £219k 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £240k (5 new listings) £240k 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £230k (28 new listings) £230k 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £275k (24 new listings) £275k 2026 Q3

Prices in and around Gainford

typical asking price, cheapest first
  1. Ingleton £250k
  2. Gainford £293k

Schools in Gainford

1 primary · 0 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding
  • Gainford CofE Primary School primary · Good

Based on 12 homes for sale on Houses now, 71 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking prices of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Oct 2025 to Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.

Frequently asked questions about buying in Gainford

What is the average house price in Gainford?

The average home for sale in Gainford is priced at £315,000. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £293,000. This is based on the 12 homes for sale on Houses right now.

What price range should I expect in Gainford?

Most homes in Gainford are priced between £137,000 and £520,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £200,000, and one in five £460,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in Gainford?

There are 12 homes for sale in Gainford on Houses right now, plus 3 already under offer. 1 new listing came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in Gainford?

They are holding steady. Homes put up for sale in Gainford over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £250,000, about the same as the year before (£250,000). By size, 3-bedroom homes are up 20%.

How long does it take to sell a home in Gainford?

Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 12 weeks. About 18% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 6 months. Houses go faster, in about 11 weeks against about 4 months for flats.

What do homes actually sell for in Gainford?

In the year to August 2026, 17 homes sold in Gainford at a typical price of £230,000, according to HM Land Registry. Homes on the market today are asking more, around £293,000, partly because they are a different mix of homes from those that sold.

What rental yield can I get in Gainford?

About 8.1% gross for flats and 4.6% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Gainford over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes are for sale in Gainford?

Terraced houses are the most common, about a third of homes for sale in Gainford. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by detached houses.

Where are the cheapest places to buy near Gainford?

Of the areas around Gainford, Ingleton is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £250,000. Gainford itself is £293,000.

Are homes in Gainford freehold or leasehold?

About three quarters of homes for sale in Gainford are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 2 new-build homes on the market too.

What are the schools like in Gainford?

There are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in Gainford.