Alford Street, Grantham, NG31 8BX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG31 8BX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.7%	53.3%	-1.4%	51.0%	2.3%
Male	45.3%	46.7%	1.4%	49.0%	-2.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around NG31 8BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	41.4%	52.4%	11.0%	37.9%	14.5%
Married: Opposite sex	31.2%	19%	-12.2%	44.2%	-25.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	3.7%	1.9%	-1.8%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	15.3%	17.1%	1.8%	9.1%	8.0%
Widowed	8.4%	9%	0.6%	6.1%	2.9%

Health

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	48.9%	50%	1.1%	48.4%	1.6%
Good health	36%	35.9%	-0.1%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	9.7%	11.1%	1.4%	12.7%	-1.6%
Bad health	4%	2.6%	-1.4%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	20.5%	16.2%	-4.3%	18.2%	-2.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.6%	11.4%	-1.2%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.5%	18.1%	-2.4%	13.4%	4.7%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	5.2%	2.4%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	15.2%	5.0%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	24.7%	31%	6.3%	33.8%	-2.8%
Other	8.8%	2.9%	-5.9%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.4%	1.5%	0.1%	3.1%	-1.6%
Other Asian	6.5%	1.5%	-5.0%	1.6%	-0.1%
Black African	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	89.2%	96.7%	7.5%	81.4%	15.3%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.4% 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	78.8%	84.4%	5.6%	83.2%	1.2%
European Union	11.2%	8.5%	-2.7%	6.1%	2.4%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	1.1%	1.9%	0.8%	2.7%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	7.6%	3%	-4.6%	5.6%	-2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	78.1%	85.1%	7.0%	83.2%	1.9%
10+ Years	4%	8.2%	4.2%	9.8%	-1.6%
5-10 Years	7.9%	1.9%	-6.0%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	5.4%	3%	-2.4%	2.2%	0.8%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	1.9%	-2.8%	1.9%	0.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	63%	76.7%	-13.7%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	1.9%	0.5%	1.4%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Poland	2.6%	1.3%	1.3%
Other EU countries	3.3%	1.5%	1.8%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	2.2%	1.2%	1.0%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	24.4%	13.5%	10.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.8%	37.2%	9.6%
Christian	45%	46.2%	-1.2%
Hindu	1.5%	1.7%	-0.2%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Alford Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alford Street was 147.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.3% higher than the Grantham Harrowby average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Alford Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Grantham Harrowby and the 49th highest crime rate of 457 local areas in South Kesteven .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,600

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NG31 8BX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Alford Street are based on 128 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Kesteven.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Alford Street, Grantham, NG31 8BX

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG31 8BX

Average Price
£144,215

Semi-Detached
£164,827

Terraced
£147,007

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£68,280

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Alford Street

Average Price
£145,501

Semi-Detached
£188,466

Terraced
£146,650

Detached
£157,995

Flats/Maisonettes
£62,178

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Alford Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
52 Alford Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£130,000	2026-03-04	£130,000
28 Alford Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£128,500	2026-02-05	£127,727
40 Alford Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£142,000	2025-12-18	£137,022
57 Alford Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£138,500	2025-02-28	£138,640
51 Alford Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire Terraced, an established residential building	£70,000	2025-02-10	£70,071

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG31 8BX

Employment

NG31 8BX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	80
Part-Time Employee	39
Retired	36
Self-Employed	19
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	7
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	23
Education	18
Manufacturing	15
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Construction	10
Transport and storage	7
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wyndham Park Nursery School Hill Avenue , NG31 9BB	4out of 4	254 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The National Church of England Junior School, Grantham Castlegate , NG31 6SR	- not rated	350 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School Castlegate , NG31 6SR	- not rated	350 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Little Gonerby Church of England Infant School, Grantham Sandon Road , NG31 9AZ	- not rated	386 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham Sandon Road , NG31 9AZ	3out of 4	386 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Grantham Sandon Road , NG31 9AX	- not rated	691 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The King's School, Grantham Brook Street , NG31 6RP	3out of 4	231 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The King's School, Grantham Brook Street , NG31 6RP	- not rated	231 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School Sandon Road , NG31 9AU	- not rated	576 yd	Community school	No	Girls	More About School
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School Sandon Road , NG31 9AU	4out of 4	576 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School
The Priory Ruskin Academy Rushcliffe Road , NG31 8ED	4out of 4	864 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grantham College Stonebridge Road , NG31 9AP	- not rated	583 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newton Bridge Academy Sandon Close , Sandon Road NG31 9AX	4out of 4	644 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Grantham Sandon School Sandon Close , Sandon Road NG31 9AX	- not rated	644 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dudley House School 1 Dudley Road , NG31 9AA	- not rated	903 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hill View Education Centre New Beacon Road , NG31 9LD	- not rated	933 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham New Beacon Road , NG31 9LD	3out of 4	992 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wyndham Park Cafe	Wyndam Park, Hill Avenue	156 yd
St Wulframs Church Coffee Shop	Church Street	276 yd
Compass Group at Crown House Restaurant	Crown House, 49a Castlegate	383 yd
The Angel And Royal Hotel	The Angel And Royal Hotel, 3-5 High Street	545 yd
Finkin's	20a High Street	545 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Five Bells	Five Bells, 79 Brook Street	163 yd
Grantham Masonic Club Committee	4 Chambers Street	329 yd
The Blue Pig Inn	9 Vine Street	450 yd
Nobody Inn	Nobody Inn, 8-9 North Street	460 yd
Grantham Conservative Club	Conservative Club, 50 Castlegate	462 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Charcoal Grill	16 Watergate	456 yd
Chicken Palace	4 Watergate	456 yd
Pinocchio Italian Takeaway	1-2 North Street	460 yd
Wok This Way	29-31 Watergate	507 yd
The Pizza Place	19-19a Market Place	566 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	47-51 Watergate	507 yd
Asda Supermarket (Grantham)	Asda Stores Ltd, Union Street	611 yd
Newton Convenience Store	16 St Catherines Road	842 yd
Gurkha Store	9 Welby Street	845 yd
Poundland	Augustin Retail Park, Sankt Augustin Way	877 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The King'S School BROOK STREET		233 yd
Wyndham Park HILL AVENUE	grass pitches, tennis courts	269 yd
St Marys Catholic Primary School SANDON CLOSE	grass pitches	508 yd
Kesteven & Grantham Girls School SANDON ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	583 yd
Grantham College STONEBRIDGE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	584 yd
Feelgood Fitness (Grantham) THE GEORGE SHOPPING CENTRE	health and fitness suite	662 yd
North Parade (The Kings School Grass Pitches) KINGS SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD KINGS SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD NORTH PARADE	grass pitches, tennis courts	729 yd
Priory Ruskin Academy (Manthorpe Site) RUSHCLIFFE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	869 yd
Oceans (Closed) St. Catherines Road	health and fitness suite	882 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	160.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NG31 8BX