Bawtry vs Gainsborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Gainsborough wins on house prices with a 56% gap. Gainsborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bawtry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bawtry
£291,552
Gainsborough
£186,553
Crime Rate
Bawtry
116.5
Gainsborough
61.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bawtry
100.0%
Gainsborough
77.8%
Avg Download Speed
Bawtry
234.5
Gainsborough
333.2
EPC Rating
Bawtry
70.9
Gainsborough
71.1
Median Income
Bawtry
£29,870
Gainsborough
£29,788
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £186,553, Gainsborough undercuts Bawtry (£291,552) by around 56% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bawtry is a flat at £131,667, while in Gainsborough it is a flat at £84,676.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 95% pricier in Bawtry (£211,500 vs £108,659).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gainsborough prices grew faster — 37% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Gainsborough experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61 per 1,000 versus 116.5 per 1,000 in Bawtry. The most common crime category in Bawtry 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 HumberOf the 1 schools in Bawtry, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Gainsborough, which has 11 schools, the figure is 77.8%.
Bawtry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Bawtry | Gainsborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 11 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 77.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Gainsborough averages 333.2 Mbps – ahead of Bawtry's 234.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Bawtry and 82.7% in Gainsborough. Gigabit availability stands at 38.8% in Bawtry and 61.7% in Gainsborough.
Gainsborough is the faster of the two by 42% on average download speed (333 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Gainsborough leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Bawtry averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Bawtry and £1,306 in Gainsborough. 62% of homes in Bawtry 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 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,870.3 in Bawtry and £29,788 in Gainsborough. The median age is 44.8 in Bawtry and 46.1 in Gainsborough. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Bawtry versus 68.7% in Gainsborough. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Bawtry and 54.8% in Gainsborough.
| Indicator | Bawtry | Gainsborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,408 | 21,899 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,870.3 | £29,788 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24% | 26.2% |
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