Gainsborough vs Kirton in Lindsey

The average house price in Gainsborough is £186,553, which is 50% less than Kirton In Lindsey at £376,000. The most affordable entry point in Gainsborough is a flat at £84,676, while in Kirton In Lindsey it is a detached at £500,000.

With 61 offences per 1,000 people, Gainsborough is the safer of the two – 25% lower than Kirton In Lindsey's 76.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Gainsborough is violent-crime, while in Kirton In Lindsey it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Gainsborough has 77.8% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Kirton In Lindsey. Gainsborough has 11 schools in total, while Kirton In Lindsey has 2.

Broadband & Connectivity

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

→Gainsborough is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (333 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 71.1 (band C) in Kirton In Lindsey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,306 in Gainsborough and £1,306 in Kirton In Lindsey. 63% of homes in Gainsborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Kirton In Lindsey.

→Gainsborough has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 63% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,788 in Gainsborough and £29,788 in Kirton In Lindsey. The median age is 46.1 in Gainsborough and 46.1 in Kirton In Lindsey. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Gainsborough and 54.8% in Kirton In Lindsey. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Gainsborough versus 68.7% in Kirton In Lindsey.

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