Chester Close Bourne, South Kesteven
19 addresses across 1 postcode (PE10), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35880819.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £275,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (B: 18).
- Flood: 2 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 South Kesteven costs £2,260 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stamford (Lincs), about 13.9 km (8.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 290 m away, and The Well Head Fields (10 hectares) is about 790 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 18 to 20 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hereward Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £266,000 | £266,000 | £266,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £227,000 | £227,000 | £227,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £256,995 | £256,995 | £256,995 |
| 2019 | 16 | £261,495 | £212,995 | £324,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 2026 | 18 PE10 0YX | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2025 | 17 PE10 0YX | Semi-detached | £266,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2024 | 12 PE10 0YX | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2023 | 3 PE10 0YX | Semi-detached | £227,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2021 | 4 PE10 0YX | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2020 | 15 PE10 0YX | Semi-detached | £256,995 | New build. |
| 30 Jan 2020 | 17 PE10 0YX | Semi-detached | £256,995 | New build. |
| 12 Dec 2019 | 6 PE10 0YX | Detached | £269,995 | New build. |
| 31 Oct 2019 | 19 PE10 0YX | Detached | £324,995 | New build. |
| 31 Oct 2019 | 5 PE10 0YX | Semi-detached | £212,995 | New build. |
| 25 Oct 2019 | 11 PE10 0YX | Semi-detached | £261,995 | New build. |
| 27 Sep 2019 | 8 PE10 0YX | Semi-detached | £258,995 | New build. |
| 26 Sep 2019 | 7 PE10 0YX | Detached | £298,995 | New build. |
| 26 Sep 2019 | 9 PE10 0YX | Semi-detached | £260,995 | New build. |
| 26 Sep 2019 | 10 PE10 0YX | Semi-detached | £257,995 | New build. |
| 26 Sep 2019 | 1 PE10 0YX | Semi-detached | £212,995 | New build. |
| 26 Sep 2019 | 3 PE10 0YX | Semi-detached | £212,995 | New build. |
| 29 Aug 2019 | 4 PE10 0YX | Detached | £294,995 | New build. |
| 29 Jul 2019 | 2 PE10 0YX | Detached | £296,995 | New build. |
| 20 Jun 2019 | 16 PE10 0YX | Detached | £264,995 | New build. |
| 30 Apr 2019 | 12 PE10 0YX | Semi-detached | £256,995 | New build. |
| 25 Apr 2019 | 14 PE10 0YX | Semi-detached | £255,995 | New build. |
| 29 Mar 2019 | 18 PE10 0YX | Semi-detached | £264,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 104 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11); House, detached (7). Built: 2017 (10); 2018 (7); 2019 (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (18 addresses)
- 1, Chester Close
- 2, Chester Close
- 3, Chester Close
- 4, Chester Close
- 5, Chester Close
- 6, Chester Close
- 7, Chester Close
- 8, Chester Close
- 9, Chester Close
- 10, Chester Close
- 11, Chester Close
- 12, Chester Close
- 14, Chester Close
- 15, Chester Close
- 16, Chester Close
- 17, Chester Close
- 18, Chester Close
- 19, Chester Close
Council tax
What each band costs in South Kesteven in 2026-27: Band D £2,260 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,507 | £1,758 | £2,009 | £2,260 | £2,762 | £3,264 | £3,767 | £4,520 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (36% 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 0 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 18 m and 20 m above sea level (19 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE10 0YX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Stamford (Lincs) 343,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.9 km (8.6 miles) |
| Bus stops | None within 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bourne | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 64 km (40 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hereward Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Stamford & Rutland Hospital | 12.8 km (8 miles) |
| Police station | Lincolnshire Police | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Bourne Elsea Park, Elsea Park Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,950 m² | 290 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | The Well Head Fields 10 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,380 m² | 60 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 390 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.8 ha | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bourne Castle, a scheduled monument, 850 m (0.5 miles) north-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bourne Castle | Scheduled monument | 850 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Red Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Pool | Lake or reservoir | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Ogrey Spinney | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Math Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Elsea Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Auster Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Fountains Hill | Hill | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 | 18 | 19 |
1 of the street's 19 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 South Kesteven: see them on the South Kesteven page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bourne Grammar School Christian | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bourne Westfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bourne Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MACCA Sports Academies PE10 0YE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Co-operative PE10 0YD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Full of Beans Bourne PE10 0YD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Chester Close (9); On or near Musselburgh Way (6); On or near Catterick Road (4); On or near Taunton Road (4); On or near Great Leighs (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 88% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 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) | 30% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- PE10 0YX: 19 addresses
Nearby streets
Southwell Way · Bellamy Way · Bellamy Way · Stratford Place · Leicester Mews · Hereford Square · Haydock Park Drive · Catterick Road · Worcester Gardens · Craigmore Close · Hopper Road · Carlisle Terrace
All the streets in PE10 and across South 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.