Area Info for Ancaster (Lincolnshire)

Ancaster (Lincolnshire, UK)

Ancaster is a small village and civil parish located in the district of South Kesteven in Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles south of Grantham and around 20 miles east of Nottingham. The village is known for its historic significance and picturesque rural setting.

History and Heritage

Ancaster has a rich history dating back to Roman times, with archaeological evidence indicating its importance during that period. The village is renowned for the remains of a Roman town, including the Roman walls and the site of a Roman villa. The historic core of the village features traditional Lincolnshire architecture, including thatched cottages and medieval buildings.

Landmarks and Attractions

One of the most notable landmarks in Ancaster is the Ancaster Roman Town, which is an important archaeological site. The village also features the historic St. Martin's Church, a Grade I listed building with origins dating back to the medieval period. The surrounding countryside offers scenic walking and cycling routes, making it a popular spot for outdoor activities.

Economy and Community

Historically, the economy of Ancaster was based on agriculture and quarrying, particularly the extraction of limestone from local quarries. Today, the village maintains a close-knit community with local amenities including a pub, a village hall, and small shops. It also benefits from its proximity to larger towns for additional services.

Transport

Ancaster is accessible via road, with good connections to nearby towns and cities. The nearest railway station is in Grantham, providing links to London and other major destinations. The village is also served by local bus routes.

Additional Information

Ancaster is often appreciated for its tranquil rural environment, historical significance, and archaeological interest. It remains a desirable location for those seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle with access to historical sites and natural beauty.
Education
School
Ancaster CofE Primary School0.00 miles
Mercia Drive, Ancaster, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 3QQ
Rauceby Church of England Primary School2.56 miles
Tom Lane, North Rauceby, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8QW
The Ash Villa South Rauceby3.13 miles
Willoughby Road, Greylees, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8QA
Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School3.78 miles
Church Street, Barkston, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2NB
Cranwell Primary School (Foundation)3.98 miles
Cranwell, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8HH
The Caythorpe Primary School4.03 miles
High Street, Caythorpe, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 3DR
St Botolph's C of E Primary School4.40 miles
Rookery Avenue, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7FE
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School4.78 miles
The Drove, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7AT
St George's Academy4.95 miles
Westgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7PP
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy5.04 miles
Jermyn Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RS
The Leasingham St Andrew's Church of England Primary School5.09 miles
Lincoln Road, Leasingham, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8JS
Carre's Grammar School5.15 miles
Northgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7DD
Church Lane Primary School5.16 miles
Church Lane, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7DF
William Alvey School5.39 miles
Eastgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7EA
Leadenham Church of England Primary School5.55 miles
Main Road, Leadenham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 0QB
Belmont Community Primary School5.59 miles
Harrowby Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9LR
Health
Clinic
Lifestyle Physiotherapy And Sports Injury Clinic5.05 miles
42 Westgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7PN
Sleaford Natural Health Centre5.05 miles
The Ferns, 22 Westgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7PN
Riverside Surgery5.25 miles
47 Boston Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7HD
Laundon House Clinic (Sleaford)5.27 miles
Eastgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7DW
Mental Health Services - The Willows5.27 miles
The Willows, Kesteven Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7DT
Lincolnshire Partnership Training Centre5.91 miles
Unit 3, The Reservation, Sleaford Business Park, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7BY
Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust Headquarters5.99 miles
Units 8 &9, The Point, Lions Way, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8GG
Independent Living Team - Sleaford5.99 miles
Unit 4, The Point, Lions Way, Sleaford, NG34 8GG
Mental Health Services - The Keep6.32 miles
The Keep, The Old Barracks, Sandon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AX
General Plastic Surgery Clinic6.37 miles
Grantham And District Hospital, 101 Manthorpe Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8DG
Step Team (Grantham)6.51 miles
Elm Lodge, Beacon Lane, Grantham, NG31 9DF
Mental Health Services - Beaconfield Centre6.51 miles
Beaconfield Centre, Beacon Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9DF
Sycamore Assessment Unit6.51 miles
Sycamore Unit, Beaconfield Site, Beacon Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9DF
Grantham Dental Clinic6.78 miles
St. Catherines Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6TT
Grantham Health Clinic (CAMHS Services Only)6.88 miles
Grantham Health Centre, 8 St Catherine, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6TP
Ruskington Medical Practice6.97 miles
Brookside Close, Ruskington, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 9GQ
GP
Caythorpe & Ancaster Medical Practice (Ancaster)0.29 miles
Ancaster Surgery, 12 Ermine Street, Ancaster, Grantham, NG32 3PP
Caythorpe & Ancaster Medical Practice (Caythorpe)4.08 miles
Caythorpe Surgery, 52 High Street, Caythorpe, Grantham, NG32 3DN
Dr Vijayan And Partners5.18 miles
Millview Medical Centre, 29 Handley Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7TQ
Dr Bhandal & Partners5.25 miles
Sleaford Medical Group, 47 Boston Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, NG34 7HD
Dr Allsebrook And Partners5.68 miles
The Harrowby Lane Surgery, Harrowby Lane, Grantham, Lincs, NG31 9NS
Dr M Patel & Partners6.74 miles
VINE HOUSE, VINE STREET, GRANTHAM, NG31 6RQ
Dr Parkin And Partners6.85 miles
The Surgery, 15 St Peters Hill, Grantham, Lincs, NG31 6QA
Dr Ryder And Partners6.97 miles
Ruskington Medical Practice, Brookside Close, Ruskington, Lincs, NG34 9GQ
Dr Tedbury And Partners7.01 miles
St Johns Medical Centre, 62 London Road, Grantham, Lincs, NG31 6HR
Dr P Welsh and Partners7.99 miles
Swingbridge Surgery, Swingbridge Road, Grantham, Lincs, NG31 7XT
Dr Lj Broughton And Partners Navenby8.24 miles
Cliff Villages Medical Practic, Grantham Road, Navenby, Lincoln, LN5 0JJ
Dr Lawrenson And Partners8.30 miles
THE VILLAGE HALL, SIDE STREET, ALLINGTON, GRANTHAM, NG32 2DZ
Dr Vijayan And Partners9.23 miles
Millview Medical Centre, 1 Sleaford Road, Heckington, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 9QP
Dr Lawrenson And Partners9.56 miles
THE MEDICAL CENTRE, DRING`S FIELD, 10 VALLEY LANE, LONG BENNINGTON, NG23 5FR
Welby Practice-Harlaxton9.57 miles
The Welby Practice, Swine Hill, Harlaxton, Grantham, NG32 1HT
The New Springwells Practice10.09 miles
Springwells, Billingborough, Sleaford, NG34 0QQ
Hospital
Ash Villa3.13 miles
Ash Villa, Willoughby Road, South Rauceby, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8QA
Manthorpe Centre6.37 miles
Manthorpe Centre, Grantham Hospital Site, 101 Manthorpe Road, NG31 8DG
Grantham and District Hospital6.37 miles
101 Manthorpe Road, Manthorpe Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8DG
Ashley House6.51 miles
Beacon Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9DF
Newark Hospital12.83 miles
Boundary Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4DE
Witham Court - Brant Ward & Langworth Ward14.04 miles
Witham Court, Fen Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 8UZ
Peter Hodgkinson Centre - Charlesworth Ward & Conolly Ward17.15 miles
Peter Hodgkinson Centre, Lincoln County Hospital, Greetwell Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 5QY
Lincoln County Hospital17.15 miles
Greetwell Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 5QY
Francis Willis Unit17.15 miles
Greetwell Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 5UA
BMI The Lincoln Hospital17.52 miles
Nettleham Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 1QU
Learning Disabilities - Rehabilitation - Bungalows 1&217.98 miles
Long Leys Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1FS
Learning Disabilities - Assessment & Treatment - Bungalows 4&517.98 miles
Long Leys Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1FS
Johnson Community Hospital20.26 miles
Spalding Road, Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3DT
Boston West Hospital20.71 miles
Boston West Business Park, Sleaford Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8EG
St Mary's Hospital20.89 miles
Leicestershire County and Rutland PCT, Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1SJ
Melton Mowbray Hospital20.89 miles
Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1SJ
Pharmacy
Tesco Instore Pharmacy5.12 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, 65 Northgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7BB
Boots5.14 miles
41-45 Southgate, Sleaford, NG34 7SY
Gohil R5.25 miles
Clover House, Boston Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7HD
The Riverside Pharmacy5.25 miles
47 Boston Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7HD
Lloydspharmacy5.96 miles
171 New Beacon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9LJ
Lloydspharmacy6.78 miles
17-18 High Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6PN
Asda Stores Ltd6.82 miles
Union Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6NZ
St Peter's Hill Pharmacy6.85 miles
15 St Peter`s Hill, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6QA
Boots6.85 miles
42-43 High Street, Grantham, NG31 6NE
Boots6.88 miles
23b St.peters Hill, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6QF
Superdrug Pharmacy6.95 miles
Units 1 & 2, The Pantiles, Isaac Newton Centre, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6EE
Burrows & Close Ltd7.01 miles
St Johns Vicarage, 62 London Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6HR
Lincoln Co-Op Chemists7.40 miles
176 Winchester Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8RX
Lincoln Co-Op Chemists Ltd7.43 miles
High Street, Ruskington, Lincolnshire, NG34 9DY
The Co-Operative Pharmacy7.87 miles
103 Hornsby Road, Earsfield, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7XD
Medicines & Pharmacy8.50 miles
41 High Street, Navenby, Lincolnshire, LN5 0DZ
Leisure
Park
RAUCEBY HALL (Grade II Listed)2.83 miles
CULVERTHORPE HALL (Grade II Listed)3.01 miles
CAYTHORPE COURT (Grade II Listed)3.23 miles
RAUCEBY HOSPITAL (Grade II Listed)3.32 miles
BELTON HOUSE (Grade I Listed)4.23 miles
MAREHAM PASTURES5.23 miles
LOLLYCOCKS FIELD5.41 miles
MARSTON HALL (Grade II Listed)5.84 miles
DIGBY PLAYING FIELD8.90 miles
HARLAXTON MANOR (Grade II* Listed)9.19 miles
COLEBY HALL (Grade II Listed)10.44 miles
STOKE ROCHFORD HALL (Grade II* Listed)10.66 miles
MUSTON MEADOWS10.90 miles
EASTON PARK (Grade II Listed)11.43 miles
BELVOIR CASTLE (Grade II Listed)12.12 miles
HAWTONVILLE - CLEVELAND GREEN12.89 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Grantham0.37 miles
Ermine Street, Ancaster, NG32 3QN
Ancaster Service Station0.71 miles
Willoughby Road, Ancaster Grantham NG32 3RT
Greylees Convenience Store3.54 miles
Grantham Road, Greylees, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8PS
SPAR Iss Cranwell3.82 miles
Spar Store, Raf Cranwell, Lincolnshire, NG34 8HE
SPAR Caythorpe4.03 miles
Spar Store, 17-19 High Street, Lincolnshire, NG32 3DR
SPAR Lincoln Road4.87 miles
Spar Store, Holdingham Garage, NG34 8NP
SPAR Sleaford4.92 miles
Spar, Grantham Road, Lincolnshire, NG34 7NB
Co-op Sleaford4.98 miles
Lincoln Road, NG34 8AD
Sainsbury's Sleaford5.04 miles
21 Riverside Shopping Centre, Southgate, Sleaford, NG34 7PD
Tesco Sleaford (Superstore)5.06 miles
65 Northgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7BB
Lidl Sleaford5.07 miles
Northgate Centre, Galley Hill, Sleaford, NG34 7AQ
Iceland Sleaford5.10 miles
36 Southgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RY
ALDI Mareham Lane5.26 miles
Sleaford, NG34 7JP
Londis Barkston Service Station5.36 miles
A607 Main Road, Grantham, NG32 2NG
Costcutter Grantham5.38 miles
95 Sunningdale, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9SB
Tesco Grantham (Express)5.69 miles
Harrowby Ln, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9NL
Transport
Airport
East Midlands Airport35.03 miles
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport39.90 miles
Humberside Airport41.90 miles
Bus Stop
Primary School (S)0.15 miles
Hillside (SE)0.17 miles
Hillside (NW)0.18 miles
The Railway Inn (SW)0.27 miles
Village Hall (SW)0.27 miles
Demand Responsive Area ()0.28 miles
The Railway Inn (NE)0.28 miles
Village Hall (NE)0.28 miles
Ancaster Rail Station ()0.31 miles
Ancaster Railway Station ()0.31 miles
Ancaster Rail Station ()0.31 miles
Town End (NW)0.93 miles
Town End (SE)0.95 miles
Rookery Lane (E)1.04 miles
Rookery Lane (W)1.04 miles
Village Hall (SW)1.05 miles
Railway Station
Ancaster Rail Station0.31 miles
Rauceby Rail Station3.08 miles
Sleaford Rail Station5.06 miles
Grantham Rail Station7.11 miles
Ruskington Rail Station7.38 miles
Heckington Rail Station9.86 miles
Bottesford Rail Station11.33 miles
Metheringham Rail Station12.14 miles
Newark North Gate Rail Station13.05 miles
Newark Castle Rail Station13.47 miles
Elton & Orston Rail Station13.70 miles
Collingham Rail Station14.32 miles
Swineshead Rail Station14.33 miles
Swinderby Rail Station14.66 miles
Hykeham Rail Station14.84 miles
Aslockton Rail Station15.46 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (NG32 3Q*)
Number of Properties in Catchment263
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
PLOT 4, MANOR CROFT
SUDBROOK
GRANTHAM
LINCOLNSHIRE
NG32 3RH		£390,000
2024-07-12
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-02-26   £375,000
Sold 2007-12-19   £288,000
THE GRANGE
WEST WILLOUGHBY
GRANTHAM
LINCOLNSHIRE
NG32 3SL		£825,000
2022-05-23
detached
freehold
THE BUNGALOW
WEST WILLOUGHBY
GRANTHAM
LINCOLNSHIRE
NG32 3SN		£375,000
2022-05-13
detached
freehold
THE WITHAMS, FIR TREE LANE
SUDBROOK
GRANTHAM
LINCOLNSHIRE
NG32 3RX		£365,000
2021-03-24
detached
freehold
Sold 2000-02-16   £55,000
FIELD GATE HOUSE, FIR TREE LANE
SUDBROOK
GRANTHAM
LINCOLNSHIRE
NG32 3RX		£775,000
2021-01-14
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2014-05-14   £564,000
Sold 2008-08-14   £170,000
BALMONT HOUSE, FIR TREE LANE
SUDBROOK
GRANTHAM
LINCOLNSHIRE
NG32 3RX		£450,000
2020-11-04
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-10-23   £369,500
4, MANOR CROFT
SUDBROOK
GRANTHAM
LINCOLNSHIRE
NG32 3RH		£405,000
2020-10-01
detached
freehold
Sold 2008-08-12   £335,000
WILLOUGHBY GRANGE
WEST WILLOUGHBY
GRANTHAM
LINCOLNSHIRE
NG32 3SN		£470,000
2020-02-07
detached
freehold
Sold 2000-06-16   £230,000
HEDGEROWS, FIR TREE LANE
SUDBROOK
GRANTHAM
LINCOLNSHIRE
NG32 3RX		£276,000
2018-10-12
detached
freehold
Sold 2003-11-07   £205,000
OLD HALL FARM, MAIN STREET
SUDBROOK
GRANTHAM
LINCOLNSHIRE
NG32 3RY		£355,000
2018-08-17
otherPropertyType
freehold
WILLOUGHBY LODGE, CARLTON ROAD
SUDBROOK
GRANTHAM
LINCOLNSHIRE
NG32 3SQ		£312,000
2015-11-05
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-08-08   £210,000
2, MANOR CROFT
SUDBROOK
GRANTHAM
LINCOLNSHIRE
NG32 3RH		£300,000
2015-02-20
detached
freehold
Sold 2009-12-08   £280,000
Sold 2008-12-12   £275,000
FIR TREE LODGE, FIR TREE LANE
SUDBROOK
GRANTHAM
LINCOLNSHIRE
NG32 3RX		£540,000
2012-04-12
detached
freehold
SUNNYSIDE
WEST WILLOUGHBY
GRANTHAM
LINCOLNSHIRE
NG32 3SN		£477,500
2008-12-02
detached
freehold
Sold 2001-05-08   £245,000
5, MANOR CROFT
SUDBROOK
GRANTHAM
LINCOLNSHIRE
NG32 3RH		£355,000
2007-12-13
detached
freehold
BEECHWOOD HOUSE
WEST WILLOUGHBY
GRANTHAM
LINCOLNSHIRE
NG32 3SN		£410,000
2007-08-10
detached
freehold
THE OLD MASONS ARMS, MAIN STREET
SUDBROOK
GRANTHAM
LINCOLNSHIRE
NG32 3RY		£235,000
2003-08-18
detached
freehold
Sold 1999-09-17   £130,000
LENTON HOUSE
WEST WILLOUGHBY
GRANTHAM
LINCOLNSHIRE
NG32 3SN		£155,000
2002-07-16
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1997-06-27   £62,000
WILLOUGHBY HALL
WEST WILLOUGHBY
GRANTHAM
LINCOLNSHIRE
NG32 3SH		£161,180
2000-12-13
detached
freehold
SUDBROOK HALL, ROOKERY LANE
SUDBROOK
GRANTHAM
LINCOLNSHIRE
NG32 3RU		£270,000
2000-02-01
detached
freehold
OLD MALT HOUSE
WEST WILLOUGHBY
GRANTHAM
LINCOLNSHIRE
NG32 3SN		£149,000
1998-04-09
semidetached
freehold
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