Back Lane Yaxley, Huntingdonshire
4 addresses across 4 postcodes (PE7), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17802378.
- Flood: 8 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 B; Band D in Huntingdonshire costs £2,556 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Peterborough, about 6.8 km (4.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 100 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 8 to 9 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Yaxley Group Practice, about 620 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 850 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 26 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Huntingdonshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,556 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,704 | £1,988 | £2,272 | £2,556 | £3,124 | £3,693 | £4,261 | £5,113 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (38% of about 1,680 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, YAXLEY (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: in a protected area: Tree Preservation Order number TPO 4.75.H Chapel Street, Yaxley.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- ROYAL OAK PUBLIC HOUSE, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 9 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE7 3GY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PE7 3LN | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 3 / 0 | unlikely |
| PE7 3LP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 6 | unlikely |
| PE7 3YB | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 8 m and 9 m above sea level (8 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE7 3GY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE7 3LN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE7 3LP | 97% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| PE7 3YB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Peterborough 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Whittlesea 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Askew's Lane Yaxley | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Serpentine Green Hampton | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Milestone Hotel Car Park | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 71.5 km (44 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Yaxley Group Practice | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allied Pharmacy Yaxley | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 50 m |
| Hospital | The Hamptons Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Hampton Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BR Spar Yaxley, Yaxley Cashzone | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,890 m² | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 550 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.7 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 910 m² | 310 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade I), 600 m (0.4 miles) south-west. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade I | 600 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Robin's Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Madam White's Covert | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Sunset Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Serpentine Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Jones's Covert | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Alwalton Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.7 | 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 | 3 | 4 |
1 of the street's 4 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 Huntingdonshire: see them on the Huntingdonshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaxley Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| William de Yaxley Church of England Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fourfields Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Great Haddon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East One Takeaway PE7 3LP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Gorkha Kitchen Ltd PE7 3LP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Antonino's Pizzeria Ltd PE7 3LP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Alizada Convenience Store PE7 3LZ | Retailers - other | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Apr 2026 |
| ADC Cambs PE7 3LZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Curry Delight PE7 3LD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 4 Good | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Three horseshoes PE7 3LD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 4 Good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| The Lancaster Lounge PE7 3LB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Friar Tucks of East Anglia PE7 3NT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Stretton Pre School PE7 3LU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Tap & Grill @ The Farmers PE7 3NT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 May 2026 |
| Little Acorns PE7 3NT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Little Acorns Day Nursery PE7 3NT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Royal British Legion PE7 3NR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Scone with the Wind PE7 3NR | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Blenheim Way (12); On or near Back Lane (5); On or near Marlborough Close (3); On or near Beauvoir Place (2); On or near Needham Court (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 8 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- PE7 3GY: 1 address
- PE7 3LN: 1 address of 46 in the postcode
- PE7 3LP: 1 address of 56 in the postcode
- PE7 3YB: 1 address of 55 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Blenheim Way · Beauvoir Place · Snowhills · Needham Court · Lawn Close · The Green · Thompson's Yard · Stonehouse Road · Chapel Street · Marlborough Close · Beatons Close · Mountbatten Avenue
All the streets in PE7 and across Huntingdonshire.
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.