DN21 Gainsborough presents a mixed profile for property investors. Over five years, capital appreciation has been modest at 1.9% CAGR, whilst rental growth has outpaced this significantly at 5.1% CAGR, suggesting stronger income returns than asset value growth. Population expansion of 1.4% indicates gentle demographic demand. The trajectory score of 51.2/100 positions the district in the 57th percentile nationally, reflecting neither standout performance nor weakness. The latent gentrification stage suggests limited evidence of active regeneration at present. Investors focused on rental yield rather than capital gains may find the rental growth differential noteworthy, though the overall growth metrics remain subdued relative to stronger-performing districts.
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- 1Property prices up 1.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.4% per year
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What's changing in Gainsborough · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.1 points this month to 50/100, driven mainly by safety.
Gainsborough (DN21) common questions
Is Gainsborough up and coming?
Gainsborough (DN21) has a trajectory score of 50/100 (Average), placing it in the top 50% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 3.1 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Gainsborough safe?
Gainsborough has a safety score of 35/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Gainsborough?
The average property price in Gainsborough (DN21) is £156k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Gainsborough?
The median monthly rent in Gainsborough (DN21) is £713 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Gainsborough?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Doncaster (DN10), Doncaster (DN9), Scunthorpe (DN17), Scunthorpe (DN16), Retford (DN22). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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