Hodder Close is in Grantham and in South Kesteven district. NG31 7PA is located in the Grantham Earlesfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Grantham and Stamford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hodder Close, Grantham, NG31 7PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG31 7PB, NG31 7QG, NG31 7QE, NG31 7PF, NG31 7PD, NG31 7NY, NG31 7PE, NG31 7QQ, NG31 7QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG31 7PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.8% | 51.2% | -5.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 43.2% | 48.8% | 5.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 31.3% | 36.4% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 34.7% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.6% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 13.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 32.3% | -12.2% | 48.4% | -16.1% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 34% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 22.3% | 7.0% | 12.7% | 9.6% |
| Bad health | 10% | 7.9% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
In the area around NG31 7PA this area, 31% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.3% | 31% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 14.6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 13.7% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 10.2% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 11.5% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.7% | 13.7% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -20.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 95.5% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 92% | 84.8% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 13.1% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 84.8% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 9.3% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.2% | 76.7% | -23.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 31.1% | 13.5% | 17.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hodder Close was 47.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.8% lower than the Grantham Barrowby Gate average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hodder Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Grantham Barrowby Gate and the 199th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Kesteven .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Hodder Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-05-19 | £182,022 |
| 11 Hodder Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2019-02-08 | £148,487 |
| 13 Hodder Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2015-05-01 | £143,972 |
| 5 Hodder Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £44,460 | 2013-05-27 | £79,981 |
| 15 Hodder Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,950 | 2009-06-26 | £196,127 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Park Nursery School Hill Avenue , NG31 9BB | 4out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Isaac Newton Primary School Dysart Road , NG31 7DG | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy Trent Road , NG31 7XQ | - not rated | 692 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingtower Community Primary Academy Huntingtower Road , NG31 7AU | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National Church of England Junior School, Grantham Castlegate , NG31 6SR | 2out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Church of England Primary School, Grantham Harrowby Road , NG31 9ED | 3out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy The Avenue , NG31 7PX | - not rated | 446 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Academy Harlaxton Road , NG31 7JR | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School, Grantham Brook Street , NG31 6RP | 4out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School Sandon Road , NG31 9AU | 4out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Priory Ruskin Academy Rushcliffe Road , NG31 8ED | 4out of 4 | 2,272 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 | 1,693 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambergate Sports College Dysart Road , NG31 7LP | 4out of 4 | 712 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley House School 1 Dudley Road , NG31 9AA | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grantham Preparatory International School Gorse Lane , NG31 7UF | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Academy Great North Road , NG31 7US | 3out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grantham Sandon School Sandon Close , Sandon Road NG31 9AX | 4out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handlebar and Grill | 200 Harlaxton Road | 296 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit B, Harlaxton Road | 564 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit A, Harlaxton Road | 564 yd | |
| KFC Grantham DT | Harlaxton Road | 575 yd | |
| Hope Community Cafe | 105 Hornsby Road | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory | 159 Dysart Road | 578 yd | |
| The Apple Tap | 83 Westgate | 1,026 yd | |
| Taboo | 99 Westgate | 1,026 yd | |
| Old Bank (inc. K Town Chicken, Chik Box, 88th Street, Value Mighty, S) | 54-56 High Street | 1,029 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 11 Westgate | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Pearl | 122 Dysart Road | 600 yd | |
| Wings Chinese Takeway | 107 Hornsby Road | 727 yd | |
| Galaxy Fish Bar / Indulgence Delivered | 109 Hornsby Road | 727 yd | |
| Wellies Fish & Chips | 161 Huntingtower Road | 748 yd | |
| Relax Fish Bar | 71 Westgate | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit 1, Dysart Retail Park, Dysart Road | 578 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 161 Dysart Road | 578 yd | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op | Arlington Gardens | 649 yd | |
| Poundland | Augustin Retail Park, Sankt Augustin Way | 849 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 3, Augustin Retail Park, Sankt Augustin Way | 849 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Isaac Newton Primary School DYSART ROAD | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Oceans Health & Fitness DYSART ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 476 yd |
| The West Grantham Academy St Hugh'S THE AVENUE | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Grantham Meres Leisure Centre TRENT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 775 yd |
| Ambergate Sports College DYSART ROAD | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Urban Hotel (Grantham) SWINGBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 879 yd |
| Grantham & District Indoor Bowls Club TRENT ROAD | indoor bowls | 933 yd |
| The Walton Girls' High School KITTY BRIGGS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,066 yd |
| Feelgood Fitness (Grantham) THE GEORGE SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 1,080 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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 | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.