Back Road Friday Bridge, Fenland
35 addresses across 4 postcodes (PE14), about 380 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14500103.
- Sales: 24 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £255,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 3, C: 10, D: 2, E: 3).
- 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 A; Band D in Fenland costs £2,538 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is March, about 8.5 km (5.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 2 to 4 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 35 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is North Brink Practice, about 4.8 km (3 miles) away.
- People: About 830 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 27 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £497,500 | £415,000 | £580,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £187,000 | £187,000 | £187,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £312,500 | £160,000 | £465,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £444,000 | £318,000 | £570,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £177,500 | £160,000 | £195,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £238,000 | £238,000 | £238,000 |
| 2007 | 3 | £227,500 | £227,000 | £496,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 2025 | THE GABLES PE14 0HU | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 8 May 2024 | HILLEGOM, 43 PE14 0HU | Detached | £580,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2024 | LONBEACH PE14 0HU | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 31 May 2023 | CHEQUERS COTTAGE PE14 0HU | Semi-detached | £187,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2022 | OLD CHAPEL PE14 0HU | Other | £450,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Mar 2021 | HILLEGOM PE14 0HU | Detached | £465,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2021 | CHEQUERS COTTAGE PE14 0HU | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2020 | FEN LODGE PE14 0HU | Detached | £318,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2020 | FLORENCE HOUSE PE14 0HU | Detached | £570,000 | |
| 9 May 2019 | HORSESHOE COTTAGE PE14 0HU | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2018 | HILLEGOM PE14 0HU | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2018 | OLD CHAPEL PE14 0HU | Other | £120,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 May 2013 | WOODBURY PE14 0HU | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2012 | HILLEGOM PE14 0HU | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2011 | HOLLY TREE HOUSE PE14 0HU | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 4 Jan 2011 | LONBEACH PE14 0HU | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2008 | FEN LODGE PE14 0HU | Detached | £238,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2007 | WOODBURY PE14 0HU | Detached | £496,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2007 | FEN LODGE PE14 0HU | Detached | £227,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2007 | TINTAGEL PE14 0HU | Detached | £227,500 | |
| 31 Jan 2003 | FEN LODGE PE14 0HU | Detached | £167,500 | |
| 10 Sep 1999 | FEN LODGE PE14 0HU | Detached | £23,500 | |
| 26 Jan 1996 | LONGDALE PE14 0HU | Detached | £71,000 | |
| 17 Oct 1995 | THE GABLES PE14 0HU | Detached | £71,500 |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 162 m². Most common: House, detached (11); Bungalow, detached (5); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1900-1929 (3); 1996-2002 (3); 1991-1995 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13); rented (private) (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Fenland in 2026-27: Band D £2,538 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,692 | £1,974 | £2,256 | £2,538 | £3,102 | £3,666 | £4,230 | £5,075 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (39% of about 740 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- Church of St Mark, grade II
- Friday Bridge War Memorial Clock Tower, grade II
- THE CHEQUERS INN, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 2 September 2026 to 4 September 2026: ANGLIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 8 at medium risk and 12 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 78 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 10 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE14 0HU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PE14 0JA | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PE14 0HA | zone 3 | 0 / 6 / 4 | unlikely |
| PE14 0HJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 8 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 35 addresses are between 2 m and 4 m above sea level (3 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE14 0HA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE14 0HJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE14 0HU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE14 0JA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | March 374,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Downham Market 441,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) | |
| Manea 30,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.9 km (8.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Well End Friday Bridge | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Horse Fair Bus Station Wisbech | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 75.9 km (47 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 82.2 km (51 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | North Brink Practice | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Tesco In-Store Pharmacy | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Alexandra Road Dental Practice | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Hospital | North Cambs Hospital | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Police station | March Police Station | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,760 m² | 220 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 580 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,150 m² | 230 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 32 | 35 |
3 of the street's 35 addresses are 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 Fenland: see them on the Fenland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Bridge Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 280 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Elm CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers Inn PE14 0HF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Friday Bridge Post Office PE14 0HG | Retailers - other | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near West Drive (13); On or near Main Road (7); On or near Church Road (4); On or near Back Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 81% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 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) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
- PE14 0HU: 31 addresses
- PE14 0JA: 2 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- PE14 0HA: 1 address of 64 in the postcode
- PE14 0HJ: 1 address of 57 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Main Road · Church Road · Queen's Drive · West Drive · Grace Court · The Leam · Queens Drive · Flint Way · Reed Way · Tower Road · Bullfinch Way · Well End
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.