Burnside Cottages Lea, Herefordshire, County of
80 addresses across 3 postcodes (HR9), about 280 m long. USRN 23215203.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £122,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, E: 3, F: 5, G: 2).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 E; Band D in Herefordshire, County of costs £2,574 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 7% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 17.4 km (11 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.3 km (1.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 91 to 101 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 80 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Mitcheldean Surgery, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £122,000 | £122,000 | £122,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £82,000 | £82,000 | £82,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £184,000 | £184,000 | £184,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £42,000 | £42,000 | £42,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2023 | 3 HR9 7LQ | Terraced | £122,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2016 | 3 HR9 7LQ | Terraced | £82,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2014 | 1 HR9 7LQ | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2013 | 2 HR9 7LQ | Terraced | £184,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2007 | 3 HR9 7LQ | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 9 Jul 2004 | 3 HR9 7LQ | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 17 May 2000 | 3 HR9 7LQ | Terraced | £42,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 52 m². Most common: House, detached (4); Bungalow, detached (4); Park home, detached (4). Built: before 1900 (3); 1976-1982 (3); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Herefordshire, County of in 2026-27: Band D £2,574 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,716 | £2,002 | £2,288 | £2,574 | £3,146 | £3,719 | £4,291 | £5,149 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (24% of about 820 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Site at Lea Villa Caravan Park, Lea, Ross on Wye, HR9 7LQ: up to 52 homes, permissioned (80 m)
- Land at Aldene, A40 Lea From B4224 To Gloucestershire Boundary, Lea: up to 5 homes, permissioned (160 m)
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR9 7GP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| HR9 7LQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| HR9 7LH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 80 addresses are between 91 m and 101 m above sea level (96 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR9 7LH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| HR9 7LQ | 100% | 7% | 7% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Gloucester 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 17.4 km (11 miles) |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lea Villa Home Park | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Cinderford | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 58.9 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Mitcheldean Surgery | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Mitcheldean Pharmacy | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Forest Of Dean Community Hospital | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Police station | West Mercia Police | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Midcounties Co-Op Mitcheldean Cashzone | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 350 m² | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 280 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,200 m² | 180 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,300 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade II*), 790 m (0.5 miles) west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade II* | 790 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Frog's Bottom | Valley | 160 m south-east |
| Howley Grove | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Crews Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Cornage Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Mitcheldean Common | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Wig Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 79 | 80 |
1 of the street's 80 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 Herefordshire, County of: see them on the Herefordshire, County of page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Garage HR9 7JZ | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Lea Village Stores HR9 7JZ | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Lea House B&B HR9 7JZ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Feb 2017 |
| The Crown Inn HR9 7JZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rudhall View (9); On or near Saunders Close (4); On or near Knightshill (2); On or near The Oaks (2); On or near Hunters Hall Way (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 64% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 35% | 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) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 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 6 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
- HR9 7GP: 71 addresses of 73 in the postcode
- HR9 7LQ: 6 addresses of 50 in the postcode
- HR9 7LH: 3 addresses
Nearby streets
Hunters Hall Way · The Oaks · The Oaks · Lealands Gate · Willow Walk · Willow Walk · Saunders Close · Saunders Close · Knightshill · Knightshill · Rudhall View · Rudhall View
All the streets in HR9 and across Herefordshire, County of.
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.