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Grantham Earlesfield

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About

Grantham Earlesfield ward lies on the eastern side of the town, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods built in the mid-20th century. The area is characterised by its quiet, grid-like streets of semi-detached and terraced housing, serving as a home for many local families and commuters. Its boundaries are largely defined by major roads like the A52 and Harrowby Lane, which connect it to the town centre and wider district.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Earlesfield leisure centre, a key community hub with swimming and sports facilities. The ward also contains several small greenspaces and playing fields, including the area around the former Grantham railway sidings. Local shopping needs are met by a parade of shops along Harrowby Lane, providing everyday essentials for residents.

Area overview

On average Grantham Earlesfield has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 152 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 39.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Grantham Earlesfield is £41,576 per year. The median sale price in Grantham Earlesfield is £170,500 (around £191 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £151,000 and £189,999. There are 3 schools in Grantham Earlesfield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Grantham Earlesfield is home to around 6,725 people, with a population density of about 2,814.5 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
152
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
39.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Grantham Earlesfield Population
6,725
Population density
2,814.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
81.93(+138%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.62(+188%)
Shoplifting
23.94(+175%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.56(+190%)
Public order
16.21(+134%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,219
77.62%
Other White
1,054
15.68%
Other Asian
95
1.41%
Other
54
0.8%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
51
0.76%
Total population: 6,724

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,367
27.77%
Level 4 qualifications or above
852
17.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
808
16.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
714
14.5%
Level 3 (A level)
674
13.69%
Total 16+ residents: 4,923

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
903
35.45%
Owns with a mortgage
610
23.95%
Owns outright
438
17.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
381
14.96%
Other social rented
159
6.24%
Total households: 2,547

Property prices in Grantham Earlesfield

Median price: £170,500
Price per sq ft: £191
Sales (last 12 months): 26
Typical range (middle 50%): £151K – £190K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £170,500 (about £191 per square foot) in Grantham Earlesfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,500 up to £270,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Grantham Earlesfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached12£183,998£210
Terraced13£170,000£184
Detached1£161,000£202

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Grantham Earlesfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grantham Earlesfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189,000£111,500£109,000
2017£197,000£125,000£106,725
2018£218,475£125,000£106,000
2019£255,000£142,000£111,750
2020£195,000£160,000£122,500
2021£185,000£146,500£131,000
2022£277,500£165,000£145,000
2023£250,000£168,000£156,000
2024£210,000£173,300£150,000
2025£161,000£189,995£163,000
2026—£190,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grantham Earlesfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grantham Earlesfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£130£120£116
2017£186£139£117
2018£163£157£115
2019£168£161£127
2020£202£153£132
2021£185£168£147
2022£198£193£151
2023£207£185£169
2024£207£193£171
2025£202£192£176
2026—£216£172
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grantham Earlesfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Grantham Earlesfield in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Kesteven district.

Band A£1,507
Band B£1,758
Band C£2,009
Band D£2,260
Band E£2,762
Band F£3,264
Band G£3,767
Band H£4,520

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Grantham Earlesfield ward.

Local councillors

Lee Andrew Steptoe

Grantham Earlesfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Steven Cunnington

Grantham Earlesfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent