Rycroft Street Grantham, South Kesteven
33 addresses across 3 postcodes (NG31), about 250 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35803964.
- Sales: 33 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £63,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 22 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 11, E: 6).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in South Kesteven costs £2,260 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Grantham, about 260 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 290 m away, and Dysart Park (3.7 hectares) is about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 58 to 63 m above sea level.
- Noise: 16 of its 33 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St. Johns Medical Centre, about 80 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 15% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 471 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | £63,500 | £57,000 | £70,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £59,000 | £59,000 | £59,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £75,000 | £74,000 | £76,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £70,500 | £49,000 | £92,000 |
| 2004 | 3 | £42,000 | £42,000 | £66,000 |
| 2003 | 3 | £55,000 | £35,000 | £59,500 |
| 2002 | 2 | £43,750 | £42,500 | £45,000 |
| 2001 | 3 | £26,500 | £18,500 | £26,500 |
| 2000 | 4 | £25,000 | £24,950 | £28,995 |
| 1999 | 3 | £22,000 | £21,000 | £28,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2025 | 5A NG31 6DJ | Semi-detached | £190,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Jan 2019 | 24 NG31 6DL | Terraced | £65,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Dec 2015 | 37 NG31 6DL | Terraced | £78,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Oct 2014 | 36 NG31 6DL | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2014 | 27 NG31 6DL | Terraced | £57,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2012 | 41 NG31 6DL | Flat or maisonette | £45,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Aug 2009 | 23 NG31 6DL | Terraced | £65,000 | |
| 14 May 2008 | 40A NG31 6DL | Terraced | £59,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 May 2006 | 23 NG31 6DL | Terraced | £74,000 | |
| 3 Mar 2006 | 25 NG31 6DL | Semi-detached | £76,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2005 | 37 NG31 6DL | Terraced | £92,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2005 | 40A NG31 6DL | Flat or maisonette | £49,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Nov 2004 | 22 NG31 6DL | Semi-detached | £42,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2004 | 23 NG31 6DL | Terraced | £66,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2004 | 21 NG31 6DL | Semi-detached | £42,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2003 | 23 NG31 6DL | Terraced | £59,500 | |
| 3 Oct 2003 | 37 NG31 6DL | Terraced | £55,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2003 | 40A NG31 6DL | Flat or maisonette | £35,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Oct 2002 | 23 NG31 6DL | Terraced | £45,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2002 | 42 NG31 6DL | Terraced | £42,500 | |
| 24 Dec 2001 | 26 NG31 6DL | Terraced | £26,500 | |
| 24 Dec 2001 | 28 NG31 6DL | Terraced | £26,500 | |
| 20 Aug 2001 | 41 NG31 6DL | Terraced | £18,500 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Aug 2000 | 26 NG31 6DL | Terraced | £25,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2000 | 28 NG31 6DL | Terraced | £25,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2000 | 24 NG31 6DL | Terraced | £28,995 | |
| 31 Mar 2000 | 38 NG31 6DL | Terraced | £24,950 | |
| 10 Sep 1999 | 39 NG31 6DL | Terraced | £22,000 | |
| 23 Jun 1999 | 38 NG31 6DL | Terraced | £21,000 | |
| 25 Mar 1999 | 42 NG31 6DL | Terraced | £28,500 | |
| 27 Nov 1998 | 39 NG31 6DL | Terraced | £19,000 | |
| 25 Jun 1996 | 23 NG31 6DL | Terraced | £10,000 | |
| 10 Nov 1995 | 27 NG31 6DL | Flat or maisonette | £24,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
22 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 44 m². Most common: Flat (8); House, enclosed end-terrace (8); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 1996-2002 (10); 1900-1929 (5); before 1900 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (16); owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (16 addresses)
- 5a, Rycroft Street
- 5b, Rycroft Street
- 21, Rycroft Street
- 22, Rycroft Street
- 23, Rycroft Street
- 24, Rycroft Street
- 26, Rycroft Street
- 27, Rycroft Street
- 28, Rycroft Street
- 30, Rycroft Street
- 32, Rycroft Street
- 34, Rycroft Street
- 35, Rycroft Street
- 36, Rycroft Street
- 40, Rycroft Street
- 43 Rycroft Street
Council tax
What each band costs in South Kesteven in 2026-27: Band D £2,260 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,507 | £1,758 | £2,009 | £2,260 | £2,762 | £3,264 | £3,767 | £4,520 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (64% of about 1,220 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Old Tannery, Earlsfield Lane: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 9 November 2026 to 11 November 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, New service connection, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 24 November 2026 to 27 November 2026: National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands), New service connection, give and take, on the footway (standard works)
Finished in the last three months
- 14 October 2026: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 33 addresses are between 58 m and 63 m above sea level (61 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG31 6DJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NG31 6DL | 100% | 100% | 96% | 0% |
| NG31 6HR | 58% | 50% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Grantham 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 260 m |
| Bottesford 57,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.3 km (7 miles) | |
| Ancaster 5,530 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.3 km (7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sainsburys Grantham | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Grantham | 300 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 120 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 47.2 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St. Johns Medical Centre | 80 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 80 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Maltings Dental Practice | 110 m |
| Hospital | Grantham & District Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Lincolnshire Police | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grantham Station NatWest | 260 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,110 m² | 290 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Dysart Park 3.7 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 700 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,050 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Inner Street Allotments 1.8 ha | 390 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 6.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is George Hotel, a listed building (Grade II*), 600 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 147 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 7 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| George Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Angel and Royal Hotel | Listed building, Grade I | 700 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Conduit House, Market Place | Scheduled monument | 700 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Grantham market cross | Scheduled monument | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Extensions of Angel and Royal Hotel on North Side of Front Block | Listed building, Grade I | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Vine House | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hall's Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Warren Plantation | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Twentytwo Acre Plantation | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Darby's Plantation | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Whalebone Spinney | Wood | 3 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Villa Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 33 |
16 of the street's 33 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for South Kesteven: see them on the South Kesteven page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Church of England Primary School, Grantham | Primary | 4–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Huntingtower Community Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Grantham College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School | Secondary | 11–18 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The King's School, Grantham | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Isaac Newton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Wyndham Park Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Harrowby Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic Wine NG31 6HJ | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Friendly Food Mart Ltd NG31 6ET | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Neptune Fish and Chips NG31 6ET | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 May 2026 |
| Namaste Dining NG31 6ET | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 4 Good | 15 May 2025 |
| Ken Chinese Restaurant NG31 6EU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Food Plus (Pewex - A Taste of Poland) NG31 6EU | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Flame 'N' Fry NG31 6EU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 4 Good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Farmfoods NG31 6HR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 120 m | 5 Very good | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Marks and Spencer Simply Foods NG31 6HR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Hawkens Gingerbread NG31 6EJ | Manufacturers/packers | 150 m | Exempt | |
| Papa John's Pizza NG31 6EX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 4 Good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| The Reindeer Inn NG31 6EX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| JODAQ Foods NG31 6EJ | Retailers - other | 160 m | 4 Good | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Yummy House NG31 6HW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 26 Jul 2026 |
| Grantham Outdoor Bowls Club NG31 6HD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 149 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 102 |
| Public order | 61 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 |
| Other theft | 21 |
| Bicycle theft | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Robbery | 10 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near London Road (195); On or near Parking Area (38); On or near Brewery Hill (37); On or near Oxford Street (28); On or near Grantley Street (27).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 15% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 66% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 35% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 72% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: VIRGIN MEDIA: New service connection, 9 November 2026 to 11 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 14 October 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 13 October 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands): New service connection, 24 November 2026 to 27 November 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NG31 6DL: 28 addresses
- NG31 6DJ: 4 addresses of 5 in the postcode
- NG31 6HR: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Brewery Hill · Nursery Path · Commercial Road · Fletcher Street · Station Road · Commercial Road · Oxford Street · Norton Street · College Street · Cambridge Street · Wharf Road · Rugby Court
All the streets in NG31 and across South Kesteven.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.