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Carlton in Lindrick vs Gainsborough

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Gainsborough offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. Gainsborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Carlton In Lindrick edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Carlton in Lindrick

£210,046

Gainsborough

£186,553

Crime Rate

Carlton in Lindrick

78.6

Gainsborough

61.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Carlton in Lindrick

100.0%

Gainsborough

77.8%

Avg Download Speed

Carlton in Lindrick

409.6

Gainsborough

333.2

EPC Rating

Carlton in Lindrick

70.8

Gainsborough

71.1

Median Income

Carlton in Lindrick

£28,357

Gainsborough

£29,788

The average house price in Gainsborough is £186,553, which is 13% less than Carlton In Lindrick at £210,046. The most affordable entry point in Carlton In Lindrick is a flat at £93,000, while in Gainsborough it is a flat at £84,676.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 10% pricier in Carlton In Lindrick (£93,000 vs £84,676).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Carlton In Lindrick prices grew faster — 47% vs 37%.

Crime is lower in Gainsborough (61 per 1,000) compared to Carlton In Lindrick (78.6 per 1,000), a 29% difference. The most common crime category in Carlton In Lindrick 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.

Carlton In Lindrick has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 77.8% in Gainsborough. Carlton In Lindrick has 2 schools in total, while Gainsborough has 11.

Carlton in Lindrick School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 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.

MetricCarlton in LindrickGainsborough
Total Schools211
Primary29
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%77.8%

Broadband & Connectivity

Carlton In Lindrick offers faster average downloads at 409.6 Mbps, compared to 333.2 Mbps in Gainsborough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Carlton In Lindrick and 82.7% in Gainsborough. Gigabit availability stands at 78.3% in Carlton In Lindrick and 61.7% in Gainsborough.

Carlton In Lindrick is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (410 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 70.8 (band C) in Carlton In Lindrick. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,170 in Carlton In Lindrick and £1,306 in Gainsborough. 62.6% of homes in Carlton In Lindrick 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 62.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,788 in Gainsborough and £28,356.5 in Carlton In Lindrick. The median age is 44.5 in Carlton In Lindrick and 46.1 in Gainsborough. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Carlton In Lindrick and 54.8% in Gainsborough. Owner-occupancy is 65.9% in Carlton In Lindrick versus 68.7% in Gainsborough.

IndicatorCarlton in LindrickGainsborough
Population5,46021,899
Median Age44.546.1
Median Household Income£28,356.5£29,788
Employment Rate55.5%54.8%
Owner Occupied65.9%68.7%
Degree-Level Qualified24.3%26.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Carlton In Lindrick and Gainsborough?
Carlton In Lindrick and Gainsborough are approximately 14.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Carlton In Lindrick or Gainsborough?
Gainsborough is cheaper, with an average house price of £186,553.
Is Carlton In Lindrick or Gainsborough safer?
Gainsborough has the lower crime rate at 61 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Carlton In Lindrick or Gainsborough?
Carlton In Lindrick has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Carlton In Lindrick or Gainsborough?
Carlton In Lindrick has faster average broadband at 409.6 Mbps.

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