Town Pop. 41,571

Living in Grantham: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Grantham comes out at 57/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 64/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 34/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 10 places in the NG13 postcode district. It scores 14 points above the NG13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. On healthcare specifically, Grantham sits 33 points above the NG13 district figure of 31/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

122.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 1,646 crimes

↑ 19% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 1,235 crimes

↑ 95% above national average

Shoplifting 595 crimes

↑ 83% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 413 crimes

↑ 46% above national average

Public order 349 crimes

↑ 29% above national average

other 857 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 B1174 225 crimes
2 Parking Area 183 crimes
3 London Road 154 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³

Green Space 17

Parks Ample 14

Sports Pitches Ample 24

Allotments Ample 9

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Ample 11

Bowling Greens Ample 5

Playgrounds Ample 20

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 24 in area · 25 within 4km

3Outstanding17Good1Requires Improvement3Ungraded

Kesteven and Grantham Girls' SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Newton Bridge AcademySpecial · inspected 2023
Outstanding
The Priory Ruskin AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Belton Lane Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Charles Read AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
Good
Cliffedale Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Greenfields AcademySpecial · inspected 2025
Good
Huntingtower Community Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
Good
Poplar Farm SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre21.3 mi

Lincoln County Hospital21.4 mi

Pilgrim Hospital25.1 mi

Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi

Routine referral (median)5 wks

Treated within 18 weeks100%

5 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'

GP capacity2,108 patients per GP

6dentists9pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%

available across South Kesteven

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

91.7%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

93.6%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

98.8%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 912 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate58.1%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed58.1%Unemployed3.3%Retired24.1%Student3.6%Other inactive10.9%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial31.2%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary36.2%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications20%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.1%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%

Home ownership60.9%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax South Kesteven · 2026-27

A £1,507

B £1,758

C £2,009

D £2,260

E £2,762

F £3,264

G £3,767

H £4,520

Energy East Midlands region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Severn Trent Water

Average bill regional £424/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Grantham 0.5 mi

Ancaster 6.8 mi

Bottesford 6.8 mi

J26 M1 25.3 mi

J26 M1 25.6 mi

J25 M1 27.6 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 33

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 50

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 34

Retail Shopping Ample 204

Takeaways Ample 44

Fitness Ample 15

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£200,000	306
Detached	£300,000	86
Semi-detached	£200,000	105
Terraced	£169,975	86
Flat / Maisonette	£105,000	29

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Grantham a nice place to live?

Grantham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Grantham is 57/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Grantham?

Grantham has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 34/100. There were 5,095 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Grantham?

Among the top-rated schools in Grantham are Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School, Newton Bridge Academy and The Priory Ruskin Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 24 rated schools in Grantham in total.

What are house prices like in Grantham?

The current median house price in Grantham is £200,000, around 30% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £300,000, semi-detached £200,000, terraced £169,975, flat £105,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 306 sales recorded in the past 12 months.