Bourne vs Grantham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Grantham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Bourne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bourne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bourne
£279,565
Grantham
£268,518
Crime Rate
Bourne
52.2
Grantham
52.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bourne
100.0%
Grantham
93.8%
Avg Download Speed
Bourne
444.5
Grantham
441.2
EPC Rating
Bourne
70.4
Grantham
69.4
Median Income
Bourne
£29,872
Grantham
£29,032
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Bourne commands an average of £279,565, compared with £268,518 in Grantham – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Bourne is a flat at £138,418, while in Grantham it is a flat at £112,643.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Bourne (£138,418 vs £112,643).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bourne prices grew faster — 38% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBourne has a crime rate of 52.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Grantham at 52.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bourne 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Bourne, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 93.8% in Grantham. There are 5 schools in Bourne and 19 in Grantham.
Bourne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 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 | Bourne | Grantham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 19 |
| Primary | 3 | 13 |
| Secondary | 2 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 93.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 444.5 Mbps in Bourne and 441.2 Mbps in Grantham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Bourne and 96.8% in Grantham. Gigabit availability stands at 87.9% in Bourne and 84% in Grantham.
Bourne is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (445 vs 441 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bourne leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Grantham averages 69.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,282 in Bourne and £1,364 in Grantham. 61.8% of homes in Bourne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.5% in Grantham.
Bourne has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,872 in Bourne and £29,032 in Grantham. The median age is 46.6 in Bourne and 46.3 in Grantham. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Bourne versus 68.3% in Grantham. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Bourne and 57.8% in Grantham.
| Indicator | Bourne | Grantham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,495 | 44,906 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,872 | £29,032 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.1% | 30.1% |
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