Postcode insights

NG31 8PF

Chelmsford Drive

Grantham Barrowby Gate

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Detailed insights for NG31 8PF

Overview

Postcode NG31 8PF is located in an urban city, within the Grantham Barrowby Gate ward of South Kesteven in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Grantham North West area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Grantham North West is £54,275 per year. The nearest station is Grantham, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Alexandra Road Play Area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Grantham North West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,642 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Grantham North West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.5%

Approximately 0.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Grantham North West is £54,275 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 302 ft away from NG31 8PF.

Flood risk

No risk

Grantham North West near NG31 8PF 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NG31 8PF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Grantham

N/A

Walking directions to Grantham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG31 8PF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAlexandra Road Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Alexandra Road Play Area

Area Profile

Population
454
Population density
5,291.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.2(-76%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.74(-66%)
Public order
4.1(-41%)
Other theft
3.28(-42%)
Burglary
2.46(-26%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
392
86.15%
Other White
37
8.13%
Indian
9
1.98%
Other
4
0.88%
Other Asian
3
0.66%
Total population: 455

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
29.92%
Level 3 (A level)
84
22.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
15.63%
No qualifications
46
12.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 371

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
79
37.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
64
30.48%
Owns outright
59
28.1%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.33%
Social rents from council
1
0.48%
Total households: 210

Property prices in Grantham Barrowby Gate

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£256
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £250K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £256 per square foot) in Grantham Barrowby Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £109,300 up to £434,000.

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 Barrowby Gate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£295,000£267
Semi-Detached37£188,000£258
Terraced13£157,500£195
Flats1£110,000£243

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Grantham Barrowby Gate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grantham Barrowby Gate.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£142,000£108,500
2017£195,000£143,000£111,500
2018£238,500£152,500£119,000
2019£228,500£164,000£120,000
2020£225,500£157,500£108,000
2021£255,000£165,000£128,475
2022£280,000£190,000£148,750
2023£300,000£209,975£147,750
2024£270,000£202,500£138,000
2025£300,000£182,000£171,000
2026£315,000£182,500£157,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grantham Barrowby Gate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grantham Barrowby Gate.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£175£138
2017£206£182£134
2018£215£196£153
2019£206£203£149
2020£231£209£142
2021£248£214£168
2022£301£237£181
2023£279£249£164
2024£259£249£197
2025£268£259£178
2026£263£238£227
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Grantham Barrowby Gate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG31 8PF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG31 8PF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Feb 202643, Chelmsford Drive, Grantham, NG31 8PFSemi-DetachedFreehold£192,500
16 Jan 202666, Chelmsford Drive, Grantham, NG31 8PFDetachedFreehold£235,000
08 Dec 202535, Chelmsford Drive, Grantham, NG31 8PFDetachedFreehold£195,000
24 Jul 202551, Chelmsford Drive, Grantham, NG31 8PFSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
28 Mar 20251, Chelmsford Drive, Grantham, NG31 8PFDetachedFreehold£208,500

Schools

In the NG31 8PF postcode area, located within Grantham North West, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG31 8PF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryThe Isaac Newton Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.5 miSecondaryThe King's School, GranthamAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Wulfram's National Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG31 8PF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG31 8PF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsdaUnion Street, Grantham, NG31 6NZWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miIcelandSankt Augustin Way, Grantham, NG31 6TNWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miLidl47-51 Watergate, Grantham, NG31 6NSWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miTodays Express20 Market Place, Grantham, NG31 6LPWalking directions to Todays Express
0.4 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 8PF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gareth Knight

Grantham Barrowby Gate - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Mark Anthony Whittington

Grantham Barrowby Gate - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

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 North WestE02005479
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Kesteven 004CE01026322
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1983-03-01

Frequently asked questions about NG31 8PF

Is NG31 8PF (Grantham North West) safe?

The area around NG31 8PF records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 8PF?

The median sale price around NG31 8PF in Grantham North West is £205,000 (about £256 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG31 8PF?

There are 18 schools close to NG31 8PF, including The Isaac Newton Primary School (Requires improvement), The King's School, Grantham (Good) and St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NG31 8PF?

The closest station to NG31 8PF is Grantham, about 1,058 m away.

How deprived is the area around NG31 8PF?

NG31 8PF scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,642 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NG31 8PF (Grantham North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Grantham and Bourne covering NG31 8PF is Gareth Davies (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gareth Knight (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Mark Anthony Whittington (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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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.