Living in NG31, South Kesteven
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NG31 in South Kesteven. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in South Kesteven: £255,363, up 2.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around NG31
71 recorded home sales on the streets around central NG31 in the last 2 years, with a median of £141,000 and a range from £70,000 to £509,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 PREMIER COURT, NG31 8FD | flat-maisonette | £119,950 | 2026-06-16 |
| 7 CHAMBERS STREET, NG31 8BL | terraced | £325,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 10 BARROWBY ROAD, NG31 6PD | terraced | £325,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 38 REDCROSS STREET, NG31 8BT | semi-detached | £285,000 | 2026-04-29 |
| 3 ALBION STREET, NG31 8BG | terraced | £245,000 | 2026-03-18 |
| 3 AVENUE ROAD, NG31 6TA | terraced | £165,000 | 2026-03-17 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
25 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| The King's School, Grantham | Secondary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Huntingtower Community Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Cliffedale Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.0 mi |
15 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Grantham Preparatory International School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near NG31, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 16.7% |
| Professional occupations | 15.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.6% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 10.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 9.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
350 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NG31 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on South Kesteven's figures.
Common questions about NG31
What is the average house price in NG31?
The average sold price in South Kesteven is £255,363 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NG31?
Prices in South Kesteven are up 2.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NG31?
The median of 71 recorded sales around central NG31 in the last 2 years is £141,000, ranging from £70,000 to £509,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NG31?
25 schools sit within 3 miles of central NG31, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NG31?
350 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NG31 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NG31 at risk of flooding?
Central NG31 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NG31 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 92% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £141,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 350 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NG31 safe?
350 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NG31 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NG31 or NG32, NG31 or NG33, NG31 or NG13.
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