Postcode insights

NG31 7NJ

Heathfield Road

Grantham Earlesfield

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Detailed insights for NG31 7NJ

Overview

Postcode NG31 7NJ 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 West area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Grantham South West is £40,874 per year. The nearest station is Grantham, about 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
52.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Grantham South West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,450 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Grantham South West has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.3%

Approximately 52.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Grantham South West is £40,874 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG31 7NJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Grantham South West near NG31 7NJ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
335
Population density
9,103.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
25(+48%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.1(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.62(+16%)
Other crime
3.45(+46%)
Burglary
1.72(-48%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
257
76.49%
Other White
70
20.83%
Indian
3
0.89%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.89%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.6%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
88
38.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.96%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
15.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.74%
Level 3 (A level)
21
9.13%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
55
49.55%
Owns with a mortgage
33
29.73%
Owns outright
13
11.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.41%
Other social rented
3
2.7%
Total households: 111

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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG31 7NJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG31 7NJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 202613, Heathfield Road, Grantham, NG31 7NJTerracedFreehold£190,000
17 Mar 2025264, Dysart Road, Grantham, NG31 7LSDetachedFreehold£207,000
20 Jun 202572, Heathfield Road, Grantham, NG31 7NQTerracedFreehold£183,500
19 Dec 202547, Valley Road, Grantham, NG31 7NESemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
01 Dec 202533, Valley Road, Grantham, NG31 7NESemi-DetachedFreehold£182,500

Schools

In the NG31 7NJ postcode area, located within Grantham South West, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG31 7NJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWest Grantham Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryWest Grantham Church of England Secondary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryThe Isaac Newton Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG31 7NJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG31 7NJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGrantham Stores318 Dysart Road, Grantham, NG31 7LYWalking directions to Grantham Stores
0.4 miTesco Express176 Winchester Road, Grantham, NG31 8RXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food161 Dysart Road, Grantham, NG31 7DXWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miGoodliff Convenience StoreHillingford Way, Grantham, NG31 7PJWalking directions to Goodliff Convenience Store

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 7NJ, 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 WestE02005480
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Kesteven 005CE01026310
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG31 7NJ

Is NG31 7NJ (Grantham South West) safe?

The area around NG31 7NJ records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NG31 7NJ?

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

What schools are near NG31 7NJ?

There are 5 schools close to NG31 7NJ, including West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy (Good), West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy (Good) and The Isaac Newton Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NG31 7NJ?

NG31 7NJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,450 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Grantham and Bourne covering NG31 7NJ 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).

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.