Ashtree Close Ruskington, North Kesteven
12 addresses across 1 postcode (NG34), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28006328.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 5, E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in North Kesteven costs £2,338 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ruskington, about 390 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 11 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ruskington Surgery, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 23 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: House, detached (6); House, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (6); 1950-1966 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in North Kesteven in 2026-27: Band D £2,338 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,559 | £1,818 | £2,078 | £2,338 | £2,857 | £3,377 | £3,896 | £4,676 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (39% of about 920 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 11 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG34 9BW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ruskington 71,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 390 m |
| Sleaford 296,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Rauceby 5,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest George Adams Factory Ruskington | 90 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 59.6 km (37 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | East Midlands Airport EMA | 67.4 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ruskington Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lincoln Co-Op Chemists LTD | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Riverside Health Clinic | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Hospital | Grantham & District Hospital | 21.6 km (13 miles) |
| Police station | Ruskington Police Office | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lincolnshire Co-op - Ruskington, Ruskington Cashzone | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 670 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,070 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,930 m² | 380 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6,160 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade I), 600 m (0.4 miles) north. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 600 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Crispins Copse | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| The Wilderness | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| New Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Kirkdale | Valley | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) west |
| Haverholme Park Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
| Galley Hill | Hill | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Kesteven: see them on the North Kesteven page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim's Pride Ltd Staff Canteen NG34 9BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| St George's Academy NG34 9BY | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Cherry Tree Lodge NG34 9DA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2024 |
| Chestnuts Retirement Home LLP NG34 9DE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
| The Black Bull/Bombay Club NG34 9AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Spar at (DC Baxter) NG34 9AB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Ruskington Chestnut Street C P School NG34 9DL | School/college/university | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 8 Jan 2015 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hawthorn Close (9); On or near Winchelsea Road (4); On or near Elmtree Road (3); On or near Cedar Close (2); On or near Willow Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 72% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Premier Education WAC @ Winchelsea Primary School (school/college/university, NG34 9BY) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NG34 9BW: 12 addresses
Nearby streets
Winchelsea Road · Sycamore Road · Blackthorn Close · Elmtree Road · Beechtree Close · Willow Close · Cedar Close · Hawthorn Close · Lindum Park · Oakland Crescent · Lime Close · The Sidings
All the streets in NG34 and across North Kesteven.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.