Witham Place Grantham, South Kesteven
44 addresses across 2 postcodes (NG31), about 30 m long. USRN 35880163.
- Energy: 42 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 37, D: 3).
- Flood: 15 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 58% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Grantham, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Dysart Park, is about 80 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 53 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 44 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St. Johns Medical Centre, about 490 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 36% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 194 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
42 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 46 m². Most common: Flat (41); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (42). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (22); rented (social) (19).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (72% of about 1,720 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 11 at medium risk and 55 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 72 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 63 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NG31 6JX | zone 3 | 2 / 6 / 34 | unlikely |
| NG31 6JH | zone 2 | 2 / 5 / 21 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 53 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG31 6JH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NG31 6JX | 100% | 58% | 58% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Grantham 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Ancaster 5,530 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) | |
| Bottesford 57,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Houghton Road Grantham | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Grantham | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 47.5 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St. Johns Medical Centre | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Maltings Dental Practice | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Grantham & District Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Lincolnshire Police | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BR Spar Grantham, Bridge End Road Cashzone | 200 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dysart Park 3.7 ha | 80 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,600 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,640 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Inner Street Allotments 1.8 ha | 190 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Grantham market cross, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west. 21 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grantham market cross | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Conduit House, Market Place | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hall's Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Warren Plantation | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Twentytwo Acre Plantation | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Whalebone Spinney | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Darby's Plantation | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Villa Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 41 | 44 |
3 of the street's 44 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 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| Huntingtower Community Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wyndham Park Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| The Isaac Newton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| The Harrowby Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Walton Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The White Lion NG31 6JJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 10 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Asia Noodle Bar NG31 6JN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 4 Good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Spar/Subway NG31 6JQ | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Milk and More NG31 6HN | Distributors/Transporters | 180 m | Exempt | |
| Domino's Pizza NG31 6JW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Fritech Innovation & Management Ltd - St Leonards Petrol Station NG31 6HS | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Mandarin Chinese Takeaway NG31 6HS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Jun 2025 |
| McDonald's Grantham NG31 6HT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Headstart Nursery NG31 9AB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Londis Somerby Hill NG31 7ET | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| The Lunchbox NG31 6HR | Mobile caterer | 320 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Lord Harrowby NG31 9AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Cecil Street Fish Bar NG31 9AQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Bloomsbury Bakery NG31 6HN | Manufacturers/packers | 370 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| St Annes CE Primary School NG31 9ED | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Edward Street (129); On or near Mill Drive (23); On or near Houghton Road (20); On or near Stuart Street (14); On or near Bridge Street (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 36% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 53% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 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) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 5 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
River View Maltings · Eatchs Mews · Mill Drive · Bridge Street · Houghton Road · Edward Street · Stuart Street · South Parade · Shirleycroft Grange · St Vincent's Road · Anson Close · Inner Street
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.