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NG31 7AA

Old Wharf Road

Grantham Earlesfield

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Detailed insights for NG31 7AA

Overview

Postcode NG31 7AA is located in an urban city, within the Grantham Earlesfield ward of South Kesteven in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Grantham South East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Grantham South East is £44,385 per year. The nearest station is Grantham, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Alexandra Road Play Area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Grantham South East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,882 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Grantham South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Grantham South East is £44,385 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 42 ft away from NG31 7AA.

Flood risk

Low

Grantham South East near NG31 7AA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Grantham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG31 7AA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Grantham

N/A

Walking directions to Grantham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG31 7AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAlexandra Road Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Alexandra Road Play Area
0.5 miThe PaddockSmallWalking directions to The Paddock

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
1,391.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.79(+59%)
Shoplifting
31.92(+267%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.47(+69%)
Public order
12.51(+81%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.49(+28%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
78.41%
Other White
37
12.29%
Other Asian
9
2.99%
Other
5
1.66%
African
4
1.33%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
21.49%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
18.18%
Level 3 (A level)
43
17.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
17.36%
No qualifications
38
15.7%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
66
47.83%
Owns with a mortgage
35
25.36%
Owns outright
27
19.57%
Social rents from council
3
2.17%
Other social rented
3
2.17%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Grantham Earlesfield

Median price£172,000
Price per sq ft£188
Sales (last 12 months)27
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £190K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £172,000 (about £188 per square foot) in Grantham Earlesfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,500 up to £245,000.

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-Detached11£175,000£192
Terraced15£172,000£186
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£184,500£162,000
2026£175,000£172,000
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£205£188
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.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG31 7AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG31 7AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Oct 20251, Dysart Road, Grantham, NG31 6TETerracedFreehold£110,000
15 Oct 2025Jewson Ltd, Wharf Road, Grantham, NG31 6BJOtherFreehold£1,100,001
30 Jan 2026121, Alexandra Road, Grantham, NG31 7AWTerracedFreehold£135,000
16 Apr 2025133, Alexandra Road, Grantham, NG31 7AWTerracedFreehold£120,000
04 Apr 202583, Alexandra Road, Grantham, NG31 7AWTerracedFreehold£105,000

Schools

In the NG31 7AA postcode area, located within Grantham South East, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG31 7AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryCharles Read AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHuntingtower Community Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Isaac Newton Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG31 7AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG31 7AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEssoHarlaxton Road, Grantham, NG31 7ABWalking directions to Esso
0.1 miIcelandSankt Augustin Way, Grantham, NG31 6TNWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miGurkha Store9 Welby Street, Grantham, NG31 6DYWalking directions to Gurkha Store
0.2 miMorrisonsWharf Road, South Kesteven, NG31 6BQWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miBaltic Market16 Westgate, Grantham, NG31 6LTWalking directions to Baltic Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Kesteven district (2025-26).

Band A£1,458
Band B£1,701
Band C£1,944
Band D£2,187
Band E£2,673
Band F£3,159
Band G£3,645
Band H£4,374

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NG31 7AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

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

Member of parliament

Gareth Davies

Grantham and Bourne - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictSouth KestevenE07000141
Parliamentary ConstituencyGrantham and BourneE14001253
ParishGranthamE04013441
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Grantham South EastE02005481
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Kesteven 006AE01026317
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG31 7AA

Is NG31 7AA (Grantham South East) safe?

The area around NG31 7AA records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NG31 7AA?

The median sale price around NG31 7AA in Grantham South East is £172,000 (about £188 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG31 7AA?

There are 17 schools close to NG31 7AA, including Charles Read Academy (Good), Huntingtower Community Primary Academy (Good) and The Isaac Newton Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NG31 7AA?

The closest station to NG31 7AA is Grantham, about 469 m away.

How deprived is the area around NG31 7AA?

NG31 7AA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,882 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NG31 7AA (Grantham South East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Grantham and Bourne covering NG31 7AA is Gareth Davies (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Lee Andrew Steptoe (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Steven Cunnington (Independent).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.