Side-by-side comparison of DN21 Gainsborough and DN22 Retford covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
DN21 is the more affordable option at £165,000 median vs £200,000 in DN22. DN22 has lower recorded crime (3,210 vs 5,208 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | DN21 Gainsborough | DN22 Retford |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £165,000 | £200,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,354 | £2,645 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 5,208 | 3,210 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 24.1 | 22.4 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 81.7 | 76.4 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.