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NG31 7SW

Willow Lane

Grantham Earlesfield

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Detailed insights for NG31 7SW

Overview

Postcode NG31 7SW 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Alexandra Road Play Area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Grantham South East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,011 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Grantham South East has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 185 ft away from NG31 7SW.

Flood risk

Medium

Grantham South East near NG31 7SW has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Grantham located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG31 7SW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Grantham

N/A

Walking directions to Grantham

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
811 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
32.06(+269%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.06(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.99(+24%)
Vehicle crime
5.34(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.58(-38%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
276
91.69%
Indian
8
2.66%
African
8
2.66%
Other White
7
2.33%
Chinese
1
0.33%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
26.22%
Level 3 (A level)
52
19.48%
No qualifications
48
17.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.24%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
53.6%
Owns with a mortgage
49
39.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.8%
Social rents from council
2
1.6%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.8%
Total households: 125

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG31 7SW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG31 7SW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Sept 2025303, Harlaxton Road, Grantham, NG31 7JPDetachedFreehold£435,000
23 May 202532, Redmile Walk, Grantham, NG31 7XFTerracedFreehold£155,000
28 May 2025293, Harlaxton Road, Grantham, NG31 7SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£254,000
24 Oct 20257, Hickling Close, Grantham, NG31 7XBTerracedFreehold£172,000
13 Oct 20255, Harby Close, Grantham, NG31 7XASemi-DetachedFreehold£178,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG31 7SW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryWalton AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHuntingtower Community Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miSecondaryWest Grantham Church of England Secondary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG31 7SW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miALDIHarlaxton Road, Grantham, NG31 7SLWalking directions to ALDI
0.3 miCostcutter101 Hornsby Road, Grantham, NG31 7XDWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miLincolnshire Co-opArlington Gardens, Grantham, NG31 7GQWalking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op
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 7SW, 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 006CE01026319
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG31 7SW

Is NG31 7SW (Grantham South East) safe?

The area around NG31 7SW records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 7SW?

The median sale price around NG31 7SW 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 7SW?

There are 7 schools close to NG31 7SW, including Walton Academy (Good), Huntingtower Community Primary Academy (Good) and West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NG31 7SW?

The closest station to NG31 7SW is Grantham, about 1,103 m away.

How deprived is the area around NG31 7SW?

NG31 7SW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,011 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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