Primrose Way is in Grantham and in South Kesteven district. NG31 7GX is located in the Grantham St Vincent's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Grantham and Stamford. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Primrose Way, Grantham, NG31 7GX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG31 7GU, NG31 7GT, NG31 7HS, NG31 7HR, NG31 7HP, NG31 7HB, NG31 7HN, NG31 7HF, NG31 7HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG31 7GX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.8% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.2% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.7% | 29.1% | -4.6% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 46.1% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 14% | 14.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.8% | 44.6% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 38.7% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 14.2% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 12.4% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 8.5% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.1% | 19.2% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 19.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 29% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.8% | 92% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 85.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 85.6% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 8.3% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 85.8% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.5% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Primrose Way was 29.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.2% lower than the Grantham Earlesfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Primrose Way has the 7th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Grantham Earlesfield and the 163rd lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Primrose Way, Grantham, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-04-19 | £284,614 |
| 3 Primrose Way, Grantham, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-01-25 | £270,236 |
| 2 Primrose Way, Grantham, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-10-03 | £174,862 |
| 11 Primrose Way, Grantham, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-11-21 | £196,418 |
| 12 Primrose Way, Grantham, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2015-08-21 | £246,005 |
| Full-Time Employee | 140 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 58 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Park Nursery School Hill Avenue , NG31 9BB | 4out of 4 | 2,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Church of England Primary School, Grantham Harrowby Road , NG31 9ED | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingtower Community Primary Academy Huntingtower Road , NG31 7AU | 3out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Sandon Road , NG31 9AX | 3out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National Church of England Junior School, Grantham Castlegate , NG31 6SR | 2out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Little Gonerby Church of England Infant School, Grantham Sandon Road , NG31 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School Sandon Road , NG31 9AU | 4out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The King's School, Grantham Brook Street , NG31 6RP | 4out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Walton Academy Harlaxton Road , NG31 7JR | 3out of 4 | 2,179 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy The Avenue , NG31 7PX | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Ruskin Academy Rushcliffe Road , NG31 8ED | 4out of 4 | 3,044 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grantham College Stonebridge Road , NG31 9AP | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfields Academy Great North Road , NG31 7US | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grantham Preparatory International School Gorse Lane , NG31 7UF | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley House School 1 Dudley Road , NG31 9AA | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grantham Sandon School Sandon Close , Sandon Road NG31 9AX | 4out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham New Beacon Road , NG31 9LD | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Grantham | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Bridge End Road | 720 yd | |
| Taco Bell Grantham | London Road | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Lion | The White Lion, 53 Bridge End Road | 710 yd | |
| Lord Harrowby | The Lord Harrowby, 65 Dudley Road | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Noodle Bar | 51 Bridge End Road | 761 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 3 Bridge End Road | 881 yd | |
| Mandarin Chinese Takeaway | 109 London Road | 958 yd | |
| Cecil Street Fish Bar | 57 Cecil Street | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dysart Park HOUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 496 yd |
| Greenfields Academy Great Norh Road | grass pitches | 846 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.