Balderton vs Grantham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Balderton wins on house prices with a 17% gap. Grantham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Balderton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Balderton
£221,671
Grantham
£268,518
Crime Rate
Balderton
84.1
Grantham
52.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Balderton
100.0%
Grantham
93.8%
Avg Download Speed
Balderton
445.2
Grantham
441.2
EPC Rating
Balderton
70.9
Grantham
69.4
Median Income
Balderton
£29,108
Grantham
£29,032
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £221,671, Balderton undercuts Grantham (£268,518) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Balderton is a flat at £109,938, while in Grantham it is a flat at £112,643.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Grantham (£367,138 vs £288,803).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Balderton prices grew faster — 30% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Grantham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.2 per 1,000 versus 84.1 per 1,000 in Balderton. The most common crime category in Balderton is violent-crime, while in Grantham it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf the 3 schools in Balderton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Grantham, which has 19 schools, the figure is 93.8%.
Balderton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Grantham School Inspection Breakdown
93.8% of 19 schools (13 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Balderton | Grantham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 19 |
| Primary | 2 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 93.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Balderton averages 445.2 Mbps – ahead of Grantham's 441.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Balderton and 96.8% in Grantham. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Balderton and 84% in Grantham.
Balderton is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (445 vs 441 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Balderton, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Grantham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,254 in Balderton and £1,364 in Grantham. 62.2% of homes in Balderton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.5% in Grantham.
Balderton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,108 in Balderton and £29,032 in Grantham. The median age is 45.8 in Balderton and 46.3 in Grantham. Employment rates stand at 56% in Balderton and 57.8% in Grantham. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Balderton versus 68.3% in Grantham. Balderton has a population of 9,769 and Grantham has 44,906.
| Indicator | Balderton | Grantham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,769 | 44,906 |
| Median Age | 45.8 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,108 | £29,032 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 30.1% |
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