Grantham vs Sleaford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Sleaford offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Sleaford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Sleaford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Grantham
£268,518
Sleaford
£256,818
Crime Rate
Grantham
52.2
Sleaford
38.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Grantham
93.8%
Sleaford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Grantham
441.2
Sleaford
378.2
EPC Rating
Grantham
69.4
Sleaford
69.6
Median Income
Grantham
£29,032
Sleaford
£30,006
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Sleaford is £256,818, which is 5% less than Grantham at £268,518. The most affordable entry point in Grantham is a flat at £112,643, while in Sleaford it is a flat at £90,666.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Grantham (£112,643 vs £90,666).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sleaford prices grew faster — 39% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Sleaford (38.4 per 1,000) compared to Grantham (52.2 per 1,000), a 36% difference. The most common crime category in Grantham is violent-crime, while in Sleaford 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 MidlandsSleaford has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 93.8% in Grantham. Grantham has 19 schools in total, while Sleaford has 7.
Grantham School Inspection Breakdown
93.8% of 19 schools (13 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sleaford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (4 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Grantham | Sleaford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 19 | 7 |
| Primary | 13 | 4 |
| Secondary | 6 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 93.8% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Grantham offers faster average downloads at 441.2 Mbps, compared to 378.2 Mbps in Sleaford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Grantham and 90.8% in Sleaford. Gigabit availability stands at 84% in Grantham and 72.1% in Sleaford.
Grantham is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (441 vs 378 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Sleaford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.6 (band C) versus 69.4 (band C) in Grantham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,364 in Grantham and £1,340 in Sleaford. 60.5% of homes in Grantham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Sleaford.
Grantham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.5% reach band C or above, vs 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,005.5 in Sleaford and £29,032 in Grantham. The median age is 46.3 in Grantham and 46.3 in Sleaford. Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Grantham and 57.9% in Sleaford. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Grantham versus 70.5% in Sleaford.
| Indicator | Grantham | Sleaford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,906 | 18,028 |
| Median Age | 46.3 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,032 | £30,005.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.8% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.1% | 30% |
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