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NG32 2LB

Goosegate Lane

Viking

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Overview

Postcode NG32 2LB is located in a rural village, within the Viking area of South Kesteven in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Long Bennington, Allington & Barrowby area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Long Bennington, Allington & Barrowby is £53,826 per year. The median sale price in Viking is £385,000 (around £272 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £262,000 and £565,000. The nearest station is Bottesford, about 3.9 miles away.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Long Bennington, Allington & Barrowby has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,315 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Long Bennington, Allington & Barrowby has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.5%

Approximately 5.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Long Bennington, Allington & Barrowby is £53,826 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from NG32 2LB.

Flood risk

No risk

Long Bennington, Allington & Barrowby near NG32 2LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bottesford located about 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
561
Population density
67 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.17(-65%)
Vehicle crime
8.26(+100%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.52(-61%)
Other theft
4.35(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.04(-59%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
529
93.79%
Other White
9
1.6%
Indian
5
0.89%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
0.89%
Pakistani
4
0.71%
Total population: 564

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
168
36.68%
Level 3 (A level)
85
18.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
71
15.5%
No qualifications
59
12.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
7.86%
Total 16+ residents: 458

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
99
45%
Owns outright
95
43.18%
Social rents from council
12
5.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
5%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.36%
Total households: 220

Property prices in Viking

Median price: £385,000
Price per sq ft: £272
Sales (last 12 months): 73
Typical range (middle 50%): £262K – £565K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Viking area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Viking over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£431,250£272
Terraced7£245,000£282
Semi-Detached14£235,500£262
Flats2£154,875£238

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Viking

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Viking.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£315,250£153,500£118,000
2017£307,500£187,500£145,000
2018£335,000£164,750£177,000
2019£342,500£215,000£302,250
2020£349,750£178,500£145,000
2021£402,500£200,000£178,250
2022£465,000£235,000£220,000
2023£375,000£255,000£220,000
2024£460,000£250,000£290,000
2025£436,250£245,000£172,500
2026£392,500£235,000£245,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Viking.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Viking.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£200£187
2017£199£189£198
2018£210£171£188
2019£218£214£222
2020£233£210£201
2021£233£216£221
2022£279£249£225
2023£255£252£262
2024£270£204£272
2025£271£235£244
2026£272£272£284
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Viking.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Viking in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG32 2LB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG32 2LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Mar 2026Ford Lodge, Long Street, Grantham, NG32 2LDDetachedFreehold£415,000
14 May 2026Portland House, Church Street, Grantham, NG32 2LGDetachedFreehold£570,000
29 Sept 2025Willow Lodge, Newark Hill, Grantham, NG32 2LFDetachedFreehold£955,000
27 Jun 202518, Wilkinson Road, Grantham, NG32 2JXDetachedFreehold£350,000
01 Jul 2026The Old Hall, Main Street, Grantham, NG32 2JUDetachedFreehold£425,000

Schools

In the NG32 2LB postcode area, located within Long Bennington, Allington & Barrowby, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NG32 2LB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG32 2LB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLondisGreat North Road, Foston, Grantham, NG32 2JSWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Kesteven district.

Band A£1,507
Band B£1,758
Band C£2,009
Band D£2,260
Band E£2,762
Band F£3,264
Band G£3,767
Band H£4,520

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 NG32 2LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jane Wood

Viking - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Paul Wood

Viking - 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
WardVikingE05010177
ParishFostonE04005905
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Long Bennington, Allington & BarrowbyE02005477
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Kesteven 002DE01026365
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG32 2LB

Is NG32 2LB (Long Bennington, Allington & Barrowby) safe?

The area around NG32 2LB records about 32 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near NG32 2LB?

The median sale price around NG32 2LB in Viking is £385,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around NG32 2LB?

NG32 2LB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,315 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NG32 2LB (Long Bennington, Allington & Barrowby) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Grantham and Bourne covering NG32 2LB is Gareth Davies (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jane Wood (Independent) and Paul Wood (Independent).