Living in NG32, South Kesteven
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NG32 in South Kesteven. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central NG32 sold at a median of £400,000 across 8 recorded sales, above the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across South Kesteven are up 3.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 18 schools within about 3 miles, 92% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of NG32 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in South Kesteven pays £2,260 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 1 crime within roughly a mile of the centre in May 2026, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 16 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in South Kesteven: £260,359, up 3.1% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider East Midlands average is £242,274.
Check sold prices for a specific address in NG32 →
See where NG32 ranks across East Midlands →
Council tax at Band D in South Kesteven: £2,260 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare NG32 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for NG32 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around NG32
8 recorded home sales on the streets around central NG32, with a median of £400,000 and a range from £100,000 to £1,085,175. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Cottage Gonerby Grange, NG32 2NX | Semi-detached | £260,000 | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Mill House Gonerby Grange, NG32 2NX | Detached | £1,085,175 | 30 May 2022 |
| Provender Cottage Gonerby Grange, NG32 2NX | Terraced | £400,000 | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Mill House Gonerby Grange, NG32 2NX | Detached | £630,000 | 17 Nov 2017 |
| North Cottage Gonerby Grange, NG32 2NX | Semi-detached | £230,000 | 24 Mar 2017 |
| Provender Cottage Gonerby Grange, NG32 2NX | Terraced | £290,000 | 19 Apr 2016 |
How to read this
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.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
18 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Ruskin Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi away | no figure |
| Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi away | no figure |
| The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi away | no figure |
| Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi away | no figure |
| The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi away | no figure |
| Cliffedale Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi away | no figure |
13 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 16.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.2% |
| Skilled trades | 12.9% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
How NG32 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: private renting, up 4.2 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of NG32 (E01026340, 2,212 residents in 2021, up 0.5% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: private renting, up 4.2 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 66.8% | 64.1% | -2.7 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 8.5% | 12.7% | +4.2 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 20.9% | 20.3% | -0.6 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 16.3% | 14.6% | -1.7 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 26.7% | 28.6% | +1.9 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 23.4% | 26.1% | +2.7 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 4.7% | 6.0% | +1.3 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 76.0% | 77.7% | +1.7 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 98.8% | 97.1% | -1.7 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central NG32 in May 2026, most commonly anti social behaviour.
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 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on South Kesteven's figures.
Getting around & nearby essentials
1 hospital within a mile of central NG32, hospitals within three miles.
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in South Kesteven pays £2,260 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 3.3% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for South Kesteven, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £1,837 | +2.6% |
| 2022-23 | £1,922 | +4.6% |
| 2023-24 | £2,015 | +4.8% |
| 2024-25 | £2,115 | +5.0% |
| 2025-26 | £2,187 | +3.4% |
| 2026-27 | £2,260 | +3.3% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for South Kesteven, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about NG32
What is the average house price in NG32?
The average sold price in South Kesteven is £260,359 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NG32?
Prices in South Kesteven are up 3.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NG32?
The median of 8 recorded sales around central NG32 is £400,000, ranging from £100,000 to £1,085,175 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NG32?
18 schools sit within 3 miles of central NG32, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NG32?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NG32 in May 2026, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is NG32 at risk of flooding?
Central NG32 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 NG32 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 £400,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NG32 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NG32 in May 2026, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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