Armthorpe vs Gainsborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Gainsborough offers lower property prices by roughly 18%. Gainsborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Gainsborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armthorpe
£219,555
Gainsborough
£186,553
Crime Rate
Armthorpe
116.6
Gainsborough
61.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armthorpe
75.0%
Gainsborough
77.8%
Avg Download Speed
Armthorpe
413.8
Gainsborough
333.2
EPC Rating
Armthorpe
70.9
Gainsborough
71.1
Median Income
Armthorpe
£30,186
Gainsborough
£29,788
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Gainsborough is £186,553, which is 18% less than Armthorpe at £219,555. The most affordable entry point in Armthorpe is a flat at £98,904, while in Gainsborough it is a flat at £84,676.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 40% pricier in Armthorpe (£152,069 vs £108,659).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Armthorpe prices grew faster — 75% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 61 offences per 1,000 people, Gainsborough is the safer of the two – 91% lower than Armthorpe's 116.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Armthorpe is violent-crime, while in Gainsborough it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberGainsborough has 77.8% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Armthorpe. Armthorpe has 5 schools in total, while Gainsborough has 11.
Armthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gainsborough School Inspection Breakdown
77.8% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armthorpe | Gainsborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 11 |
| Primary | 4 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 77.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Armthorpe offers faster average downloads at 413.8 Mbps, compared to 333.2 Mbps in Gainsborough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Armthorpe and 82.7% in Gainsborough. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Armthorpe and 61.7% in Gainsborough.
Armthorpe is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (414 vs 333 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Gainsborough are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.1 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Armthorpe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Armthorpe and £1,306 in Gainsborough. 61.2% of homes in Armthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Gainsborough.
Gainsborough has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Armthorpe and £29,788 in Gainsborough. The median age is 43.4 in Armthorpe and 46.1 in Gainsborough. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Armthorpe and 54.8% in Gainsborough. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Armthorpe versus 68.7% in Gainsborough.
| Indicator | Armthorpe | Gainsborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,161 | 21,899 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £29,788 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 26.2% |
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