Epworth vs Gainsborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 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, Epworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Epworth
£291,383
Gainsborough
£186,553
Crime Rate
Epworth
76.4
Gainsborough
61.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Epworth
100.0%
Gainsborough
77.8%
Avg Download Speed
Epworth
407.8
Gainsborough
333.2
EPC Rating
Epworth
70.9
Gainsborough
71.1
Median Income
Epworth
£29,870
Gainsborough
£29,788
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £186,553, Gainsborough undercuts Epworth (£291,383) by around 56% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Epworth is a terraced at £145,421, while in Gainsborough it is a flat at £84,676.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 34% pricier in Epworth (£145,421 vs £108,659).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Epworth prices grew faster — 60% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Gainsborough experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61 per 1,000 versus 76.4 per 1,000 in Epworth. The most common crime category in Epworth 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 2 schools in Epworth, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Gainsborough, which has 11 schools, the figure is 77.8%.
Epworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 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 | Epworth | Gainsborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 11 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 77.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Epworth averages 407.8 Mbps – ahead of Gainsborough's 333.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.7% of premises in Epworth and 82.7% in Gainsborough. Gigabit availability stands at 79.5% in Epworth and 61.7% in Gainsborough.
Epworth is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (408 vs 333 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Gainsborough, scoring 71.1 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Epworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Epworth and £1,306 in Gainsborough. 62% of homes in Epworth 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 Epworth and £29,788 in Gainsborough. The median age is 44.8 in Epworth and 46.1 in Gainsborough. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Epworth and 54.8% in Gainsborough. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Epworth versus 68.7% in Gainsborough. Epworth has a population of 4,361 and Gainsborough has 21,899.
| Indicator | Epworth | Gainsborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,361 | 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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