Finningley vs Gainsborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Gainsborough is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 109% lower. Gainsborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Finningley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Finningley
£389,917
Gainsborough
£186,553
Crime Rate
Finningley
116.6
Gainsborough
61.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Finningley
100.0%
Gainsborough
77.8%
Avg Download Speed
Finningley
407.8
Gainsborough
333.2
EPC Rating
Finningley
70.9
Gainsborough
71.1
Median Income
Finningley
£29,870
Gainsborough
£29,788
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £186,553, Gainsborough undercuts Finningley (£389,917) by around 109% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Finningley is a semi-detached at £282,400, while in Gainsborough it is a flat at £84,676.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 72% pricier in Finningley (£282,400 vs £164,610).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Finningley prices grew faster — 37% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberGainsborough has a crime rate of 61 per 1,000 residents, which is 91% lower than Finningley at 116.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Finningley 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 3 schools in Finningley, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Gainsborough, which has 11 schools, the figure is 77.8%.
Finningley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 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 | Finningley | Gainsborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 11 |
| Primary | 2 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 77.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Finningley averages 407.8 Mbps – ahead of Gainsborough's 333.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.7% of premises in Finningley and 82.7% in Gainsborough. Gigabit availability stands at 79.5% in Finningley and 61.7% in Gainsborough.
Finningley 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 Finningley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Finningley and £1,306 in Gainsborough. 62% of homes in Finningley 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 Finningley and £29,788 in Gainsborough. The median age is 44.8 in Finningley and 46.1 in Gainsborough. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Finningley and 54.8% in Gainsborough. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Finningley versus 68.7% in Gainsborough. Finningley has a population of 5,919 and Gainsborough has 21,899.
| Indicator | Finningley | Gainsborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,919 | 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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