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NG31 7UY Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About NG31 7UY: area rating, property, schools and local change
NG31 7UY is a postcode in Grantham Earlesfield, South Kesteven, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NG31 7UY, then scores the surrounding small area 28/100 - bottom 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NG31 7UY are housing and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NG31 7UY is based on South Kesteven 005 Census 2021. It covers 7,439 residents, 3,313 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 48% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 36% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near NG31 7UY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NG31 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £198k from 134 rolling sales, down 10.1% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NG31 7UY can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NG31 7UY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NG31 7UY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NG31 7UY
Is NG31 7UY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 28/100 (bottom 4% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NG31 7UY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NG31 7UY?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near NG31 7UY?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NG31 7UY?
LocaleIQ matched NG31 7UY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NG31 7UY?
The latest median sold price is £198k based on 134 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NG31 7UY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.