Fernwood vs Grantham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Fernwood offers lower property prices by roughly 2%. Grantham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fernwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fernwood
£264,011
Grantham
£268,518
Crime Rate
Fernwood
68.2
Grantham
52.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fernwood
100.0%
Grantham
93.8%
Avg Download Speed
Fernwood
445.2
Grantham
441.2
EPC Rating
Fernwood
70.9
Grantham
69.4
Median Income
Fernwood
£29,108
Grantham
£29,032
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Fernwood is £264,011, which is 2% less than Grantham at £268,518. The most affordable entry point in Fernwood is a flat at £109,908, while in Grantham it is a flat at £112,643.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 10% pricier in Fernwood (£193,824 vs £175,906).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fernwood prices grew faster — 44% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 52.2 offences per 1,000 people, Grantham is the safer of the two – 31% lower than Fernwood's 68.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Fernwood 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 MidlandsFernwood has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 93.8% in Grantham. Fernwood has 1 schools in total, while Grantham has 19.
Fernwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (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 | Fernwood | Grantham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 19 |
| Primary | 0 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 93.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Fernwood offers faster average downloads at 445.2 Mbps, compared to 441.2 Mbps in Grantham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Fernwood and 96.8% in Grantham. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Fernwood and 84% in Grantham.
Fernwood is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (445 vs 441 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Fernwood are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 69.4 (band C) in Grantham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,254 in Fernwood and £1,364 in Grantham. 62.2% of homes in Fernwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.5% in Grantham.
Fernwood 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 Fernwood and £29,032 in Grantham. The median age is 45.8 in Fernwood and 46.3 in Grantham. Employment rates stand at 56% in Fernwood and 57.8% in Grantham. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Fernwood versus 68.3% in Grantham.
| Indicator | Fernwood | Grantham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,107 | 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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