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NG31 7BF

Hardwicke Close

Grantham Springfield

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Detailed insights for NG31 7BF

Overview

Postcode NG31 7BF is located in an urban city, within the Grantham Springfield 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 164 ft away from NG31 7BF.

Flood risk

No risk

Grantham South East near NG31 7BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Grantham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG31 7BF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Grantham

N/A

Walking directions to Grantham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG31 7BF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAlexandra Road Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Alexandra Road Play Area

Area Profile

Population
363
Population density
9,654.3 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
216
59.34%
Other White
101
27.75%
Other Asian
14
3.85%
Indian
7
1.92%
Other
7
1.92%
Total population: 364

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
34.42%
Level 3 (A level)
50
18.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
14.13%
No qualifications
36
13.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.14%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
77
51.33%
Owns with a mortgage
51
34%
Owns outright
19
12.67%
Shared ownership
2
1.33%
Other social rented
1
0.67%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Grantham Springfield

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£203
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £216K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £203 per square foot) in Grantham Springfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £435,000.

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 Springfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£310,000£235
Semi-Detached16£204,000£228
Terraced32£162,500£186
Flats16£115,750£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Grantham Springfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grantham Springfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,000£95,000£124,000£118,300
2017£212,000£86,500£160,000£124,000
2018£207,500£96,475£153,998£135,000
2019£225,000£96,750£160,275£130,725
2020£216,500£106,000£175,000£135,000
2021£260,000£95,000£175,000£148,000
2022£290,000£115,500£189,250£155,500
2023£300,000£110,000£218,000£151,250
2024£279,000£115,000£192,000£147,500
2025£280,000£114,500£200,000£172,500
2026£320,000£103,000£217,500£172,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grantham Springfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grantham Springfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180£176£153£126
2017£172£152£153£132
2018£188£160£161£151
2019£182£156£160£141
2020£173£170£166£156
2021£204£160£173£158
2022£232£180£193£182
2023£229£170£210£180
2024£226£185£217£162
2025£217£188£212£183
2026£248£158£230£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grantham Springfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG31 7BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG31 7BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202526, Hardwicke Close, Grantham, NG31 7BFTerracedFreehold£195,000
25 Nov 202537, Hudson Way, Grantham, NG31 7BUSemi-DetachedFreehold£184,000
11 Apr 202595, Hudson Way, Grantham, NG31 7BUTerracedFreehold£225,000
30 Mar 202690, Hudson Way, Grantham, NG31 7BXSemi-DetachedFreehold£147,000
31 Oct 2025116, Hudson Way, Grantham, NG31 7BXTerracedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the NG31 7BF 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 7BF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryHuntingtower Community Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryCharles Read AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableDudley House SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG31 7BF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFamily Shopper93 Harlaxton Road, Grantham, NG31 7AEWalking directions to Family Shopper
0.2 miLincolnshire Co-opArlington Gardens, Grantham, NG31 7GQWalking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op
0.2 miSpringfield Road Convenience Store13-15 Springfield Road, Grantham, NG31 7BDWalking directions to Springfield Road Convenience Store
0.3 miEssoHarlaxton Road, Grantham, NG31 7ABWalking directions to Esso
0.3 miM&S FoodhallLondon Road, Grantham, NG31 6HRWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

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 7BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nikki Manterfield

Grantham Springfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Rob Shorrock

Grantham Springfield - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

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 Introduced2005-05-01

Frequently asked questions about NG31 7BF

Is NG31 7BF (Grantham South East) safe?

The area around NG31 7BF 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 7BF?

The median sale price around NG31 7BF in Grantham South East is £180,000 (about £203 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG31 7BF?

There are 17 schools close to NG31 7BF, including Huntingtower Community Primary Academy (Good), Charles Read Academy (Good) and Dudley House School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NG31 7BF?

The closest station to NG31 7BF is Grantham, about 246 m away.

How deprived is the area around NG31 7BF?

NG31 7BF 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 7BF (Grantham South East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Grantham and Bourne covering NG31 7BF is Gareth Davies (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Nikki Manterfield (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Rob Shorrock (Labour and Co-operative Party).

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.