Garden Close
South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
Reality check: At £289,950, this is a premium entry point. Strong 47% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 47% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 47% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£289,950) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Garden Close is located in South Kesteven, near Grantham, Lincolnshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 207 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is The Salvation Army - Grantham (place of worship, 173m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 169m away. The median property price is £289,950, with strong growth of 47% over five years. Based on 92 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 183m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Garden Close, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Grantham Foot Clinic 656m · 8 min walk
- Footsteps 934m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Wyndham Park 615m · 8 min walk
- Hills and Hollows 972m · 12 min walk
- Dysart Park 1155m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Newton Bridge Academy 183m · 2 min walk
- Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School 191m · 2 min walk
- The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham 367m · 5 min walk
- Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham 432m · 5 min walk
- St Anne's Church of England Primary School, Grantham 704m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Beacon Lane — South Kesteven50
- Hill Avenue — South Kesteven51
- Granta Crescent — South Kesteven49
- Park Road — South Kesteven48
- Albion Street — South Kesteven53
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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