In February 2005, Grange Park won the Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott's Award for Sustainable Communities as part of the Government of the United Kingdom's Sustainable Communities Plan. At the award ceremony, John Prescott said of the estate, "The people of Grange Park live in one of the most deprived parts of the country...but they were determined to do something about it.
In February 2005, Grange Park was acknowledged with the Deputy Prime Minister's Award for Sustainable Communities as part of the UK Government's plan to foster sustainable communities. During the award ceremony, John Prescott stated about the estate, "The residents of Grange Park live in a region that faces significant challenges...but they were determined to work together to overcome them.