St Albans Close, Grantham, NG31 8SQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG31 8SQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.2%	50.4%	-2.8%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	46.8%	49.6%	2.8%	49.0%	0.6%

Partnership Status

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	21.2%	28.5%	7.3%	37.9%	-9.4%
Married: Opposite sex	58.6%	50.2%	-8.4%	44.2%	6.0%
Separated	0.9%	2.1%	1.2%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	9.5%	13%	3.5%	9.1%	3.9%
Widowed	9.9%	6.3%	-3.6%	6.1%	0.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.8%	44.2%	1.4%	48.4%	-4.2%
Good health	41.6%	35.5%	-6.1%	33.6%	1.9%
Fair health	12.6%	15.6%	3.0%	12.7%	2.9%
Bad health	2.2%	3.6%	1.4%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

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 19.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23%	20.5%	-2.5%	18.2%	2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.6%	14.2%	-3.4%	9.6%	4.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	13.4%	-5.5%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	5.4%	11.3%	5.9%	5.3%	6.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.9%	16.7%	6.8%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	18.5%	19.2%	0.7%	33.8%	-14.6%
Other	6.8%	4.6%	-2.2%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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	2.2%	2.2%	0.0%	0.7%	1.5%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.3%	95.7%	-0.6%	81.4%	14.3%
Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.4%	92.4%	1.0%	83.2%	9.2%
European Union	4.8%	4%	-0.8%	6.1%	-2.1%
Africa	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	1.8%	-0.4%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.1%	92.4%	1.3%	83.2%	9.2%
10+ Years	0%	5.8%	5.8%	9.8%	-4.0%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	1.9%	0.4%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	6.7%	0.7%	-6.0%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.9%	76.7%	1.2%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Romania	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	18.6%	13.5%	5.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.1%	37.2%	-4.1%
Christian	58.6%	46.2%	12.4%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	7.2%	6.0%	1.2%

Safety

Is St Albans Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Albans Close was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.5% lower than the Grantham Arnoldfield average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

St Albans Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Grantham Arnoldfield and the 110th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Kesteven .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,300

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in NG31 8SQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 St Albans Close are based on 19 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 St Albans Close, Grantham, NG31 8SQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG31 8SQ

Average Price
£298,362

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£298,362

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Albans Close

Average Price
£293,702

Semi-Detached
£290,024

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£294,392

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Albans CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 St Albans Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2021-11-12	£323,253
15 St Albans Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2020-06-15	£272,151
11 St Albans Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2019-01-25	£254,830
1 St Albans Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£238,000	2016-11-15	£326,712
11 St Albans Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire Detached, an established residential building	£162,000	2014-02-13	£264,725

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG31 8SQ

Employment

NG31 8SQ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NG31 8SQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Retired	74
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	9
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Looking after home or family	5
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Manufacturing	15
Construction	10
Education	10
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	6
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

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	2,143 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Poplar Farm School Helmsley Road , NG31 8XF	- not rated	856 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Isaac Newton Primary School Dysart Road , NG31 7DG	3out of 4	906 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy Trent Road , NG31 7XQ	- not rated	1,280 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School Gonerby Road , Gonerby Hill Foot NG31 8HQ	3out of 4	1,429 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Huntingtower Community Primary Academy Huntingtower Road , NG31 7AU	3out of 4	1,633 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	856 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The King's School, Grantham Brook Street , NG31 6RP	4out of 4	1,687 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Priory Ruskin Academy Rushcliffe Road , NG31 8ED	4out of 4	1,936 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Walton Academy Harlaxton Road , NG31 7JR	3out of 4	2,117 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School Sandon Road , NG31 9AU	4out of 4	2,223 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	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	2,153 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ambergate Sports College Dysart Road , NG31 7LP	4out of 4	674 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dudley House School 1 Dudley Road , NG31 9AA	- not rated	2,246 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Grantham Sandon School Sandon Close , Sandon Road NG31 9AX	4out of 4	2,472 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham New Beacon Road , NG31 9LD	- not rated	2,883 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Grantham Preparatory International School Gorse Lane , NG31 7UF	- not rated	2,986 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Grantham Meres Cafe	Grantham Meres Leisure Centre, Trent Road	818 yd
BaxterStorey – Grantham Book Services	Trent Road	871 yd
Grantham & District Indoor Bowling Club	Grantham & District Indoor Bowling Club, Trent Road	871 yd
The Gingerbread - GTFC Catering Ltd	South Kesteven Sports Stadium, Trent Road	871 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Miller & Carter Grantham	Barrowby Road		465 yd
The Priory	159 Dysart Road		569 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Blue Pearl	122 Dysart Road		532 yd
Golden Fry	316 Dysart Road		914 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	176 Winchester Road		147 yd
The Co-operative	161 Dysart Road		569 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ambergate Sports College DYSART ROAD	grass pitches	654 yd
The West Grantham Academy St Hugh'S THE AVENUE	grass pitches	793 yd
The Isaac Newton Primary School DYSART ROAD	grass pitches	796 yd
Oceans Health & Fitness DYSART ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	804 yd
Grantham Meres Leisure Centre TRENT ROAD	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	841 yd
Grantham & District Indoor Bowls Club TRENT ROAD	indoor bowls	860 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	26.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	26.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	26.7%

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	37.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	34.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	45.46 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	45.46 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	15.27 Mbit/s

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