A complete guide to property investment in Gainsborough.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Gainsborough offers investors a mix of affordability and steady growth, making it a notable option within the East Midlands. The area’s median price per square foot of £163 per sq ft and a price-to-income ratio of 3.7 highlight a market that remains accessible for both first-time buyers and investors. Rental demand is underpinned by a private rented housing percentile in the 78th percentile, suggesting a higher proportion of renters compared to most of Britain. The average rental yield of 5.7% adds further appeal, especially for those seeking income-generating properties.
Median price per sq ft
£163 / sq ft
Average rental yield
5.7%
Capital growth (1y)
0.7%
Sales in past year
328
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Gainsborough, East Midlands
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£180,000
25% of properties below...
£118,625
75% of properties below...
£239,995
Most expensive property
£1,195,000
Live listings
296
Median days on market
51
Over the next year, Gainsborough is likely to remain attractive for investors seeking both yield and capital growth. With annualised growth over 3 years at 5.3% and a 1-year capital growth of 0.7%, the area demonstrates resilience and steady upward movement. The days on market at 51 days and annual sales of 328 suggest a market with reasonable liquidity, neither overheated nor stagnant.
Affordability remains a key strength, supported by a rent-to-income ratio of 18.9% and accessible asking prices for both houses and flats. Gainsborough’s private rented sector is robust, but investors should keep an eye on local employment trends and tenant profiles. Barring any major economic shocks, the fundamentals point to continued stable performance.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Gainsborough, East Midlands
£195,000 - Offers in Region of
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
25 Claythorne Drive, Gainsborough
£60,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Dog And Duck Lane, Morton
£230,000 - Offers in Region of
6 bedroom terraced house for sale
Lea Road, Gainsborough, DN21
£175,000
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Sunningdale Way, Gainsborough, Linc...
On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.
• Median discount: £2,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £5,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £8,250 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.5%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.7%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 7.1%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.