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Grantham South West

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About

Grantham South West sits on the western side of Grantham in South Kesteven and is mainly residential, with a mix of post-war estates and older terraces. Local services are concentrated in small parades and a community centre, while primary schools and playing fields serve families nearby. The area has straightforward road links to the town centre and to the A1/A52 junction just to the west, and Grantham railway station on the East Coast Main Line is a short drive away. Public buses run along the main routes that cut through the neighbourhood.

Green space is spread through pocket parks, allotments and sports pitches, and light industrial units and small business parks provide local employment. Older streets show local ironstone and brick in their construction, a material visible on several domestic and civic buildings. Community projects and regular market days in adjacent parts of Grantham shape everyday life, and quiet residential lanes give the area a settled character.

Area overview

On average Grantham South West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Grantham South West is £40,874 per year. There are 3 schools in Grantham South West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Grantham South West is home to around 7,441 people, with a population density of about 3,313.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
35.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Grantham South West Population
7,441
Population density
3,313.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.27(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.28(+66%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.13(+116%)
Public order
8.6(+23%)
Drugs
3.49(+21%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,874
78.94%
Other White
1,093
14.69%
Other Asian
89
1.2%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
60
0.81%
Other
50
0.67%
Total population: 7,441

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,523
27.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
996
17.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
891
16.02%
Level 3 (A level)
786
14.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
770
13.85%
Total 16+ residents: 5,561

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
904
30.83%
Owns with a mortgage
733
25%
Owns outright
670
22.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
415
14.15%
Other social rented
143
4.88%
Total households: 2,932

Property prices in Grantham South West

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 in Grantham South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,500 up to £360,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Grantham South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£219,000
Semi-Detached18£184,000
Terraced20£152,500

10 years median price trend in Grantham South West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grantham South West.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.