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Grantham vs Navenby and Wellingore

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Grantham is about 15% cheaper on average. Navenby And Wellingore has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Navenby And Wellingore edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Grantham

£268,518

Navenby and Wellingore

£317,601

Crime Rate

Grantham

52.2

Navenby and Wellingore

38.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Grantham

93.8%

Navenby and Wellingore

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Grantham

441.2

Navenby and Wellingore

375.9

EPC Rating

Grantham

69.4

Navenby and Wellingore

70

Median Income

Grantham

£29,032

Navenby and Wellingore

£29,903

Buyers will find Grantham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £268,518 versus £317,601 in Navenby And Wellingore. The most affordable entry point in Grantham is a flat at £112,643, while in Navenby And Wellingore it is a terraced at £173,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 71% pricier in Navenby And Wellingore (£390,000 vs £112,643).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Navenby And Wellingore prices grew faster — 40% vs 30%.

Crime is lower in Navenby And Wellingore (38.2 per 1,000) compared to Grantham (52.2 per 1,000), a 37% difference. The most common crime category in Grantham is violent-crime, while in Navenby And Wellingore it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours Navenby And Wellingore: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 93.8% in Grantham.

Grantham School Inspection Breakdown

93.8% of 19 schools (13 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Navenby and Wellingore School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricGranthamNavenby and Wellingore
Total Schools191
Primary131
Secondary60
% Top two bands93.8%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Grantham enjoy 441.2 Mbps on average, while Navenby And Wellingore lags behind at 375.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Grantham and 92.1% in Navenby And Wellingore. Gigabit availability stands at 84% in Grantham and 71.3% in Navenby And Wellingore.

Grantham is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (441 vs 376 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Navenby And Wellingore is band C (score 70), ahead of Grantham's band C (score 69.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,364 in Grantham and £1,218 in Navenby And Wellingore. 60.5% of homes in Grantham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Navenby And Wellingore.

Grantham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Grantham has a population of 44,906 while Navenby And Wellingore has 3,165. Median household income is £29,902.5 in Navenby And Wellingore and £29,032 in Grantham. The median age is 46.3 in Grantham and 42.6 in Navenby And Wellingore. Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Grantham and 55.9% in Navenby And Wellingore.

IndicatorGranthamNavenby and Wellingore
Population44,9063,165
Median Age46.342.6
Median Household Income£29,032£29,902.5
Employment Rate57.8%55.9%
Owner Occupied68.3%61.6%
Degree-Level Qualified30.1%28.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Grantham and Navenby And Wellingore?
Grantham and Navenby And Wellingore are approximately 14.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Grantham or Navenby And Wellingore?
Grantham is cheaper, with an average house price of £268,518.
Is Grantham or Navenby And Wellingore safer?
Navenby And Wellingore has the lower crime rate at 38.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Grantham or Navenby And Wellingore?
Navenby And Wellingore has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Grantham or Navenby And Wellingore?
Grantham has faster average broadband at 441.2 Mbps.

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