Toll Bar Road
South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £182,500 with warm market liquidity. Strong 1097% 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 70), 1097% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£182,500).
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 1097% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£182,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £182,500, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Toll Bar Road is located in South Kesteven, near Grantham, Lincolnshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 439 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 150 violent offences were recorded (34% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Anson Close) is 126m away. The median property price is £182,500, with exceptional growth of 1097% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 352m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Toll Bar Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Anytime Fitness 1351m · 17 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Grantham Foot Clinic 1118m · 14 min walk
- Footsteps 1601m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Dysart Park 316m · 4 min walk
- Hills and Hollows 892m · 11 min walk
- Wyndham Park 1549m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- St Anne's Church of England Primary School, Grantham 353m · 4 min walk
- Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School 1030m · 13 min walk
- Greenfields Academy 1065m · 13 min walk
- Newton Bridge Academy 1160m · 14 min walk
- Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham 1291m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Arlington Gardens — South Kesteven51
- Lancaster Road — South Kesteven52
- Wheatleys Yard — South Kesteven52
- Grove End Road — South Kesteven46
- George Street — South Kesteven46
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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