Cornus Close Branston, North Kesteven
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (LN4), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28008832.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £239,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 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 C; 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 Lincoln, about 5.5 km (3.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Jungle Conservation Area, is about 80 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 33 to 36 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Branston Heighington Family Practice, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | £239,500 | £230,000 | £249,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £172,500 | £172,500 | £172,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £151,000 | £151,000 | £151,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £117,000 | £117,000 | £117,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2022 | 6 LN4 1PH | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2022 | 2 LN4 1PH | Detached | £249,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2017 | 6 LN4 1PH | Detached | £172,500 | |
| 30 Apr 2010 | 2 LN4 1PH | Detached | £151,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2009 | 2 LN4 1PH | Detached | £117,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
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 C (47% of about 860 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
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 21 September 2026 to 9 October 2026: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
Finished in the last three months
- 15 September 2026 to 28 September 2026: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 33 m and 36 m above sea level (34 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LN4 1PF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LN4 1PH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lincoln 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Metheringham 82,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Hykeham 209,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Daphne Close Branston | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Central Bus Station Lincoln | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Smart Charge Charging Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 43.1 km (27 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | East Midlands Airport EMA | 70.2 km (44 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Branston Heighington Family Practice | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lincoln Co-Op Chemists LTD | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Waddington Dental Centre | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Lincoln County Hospital (Nuh) | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Bracebridge Heath Police Station | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lincolnshire Co-op - Branston Cashzone | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Jungle Conservation Area 1.2 ha | 80 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,270 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 230 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade II*), 310 m south. 14 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 All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Peggy's Holt | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Hare Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Fox Covert | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Ash Holt | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| The Mere | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Chapel Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branston Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Branston Church of England Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Branston Community Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branston & Mere Village Hall LN4 1PE | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Waggon & Horses LN4 1NB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Branston (Lincoln) Home Guard Social Club LN4 1NB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2013 |
| Branston Cafe LN4 1NA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Big Pickles LN4 1PR | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2012 |
| The Stable LN4 1LZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Branston Chinese Takeaway LN4 1LG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Branston Food Store LN4 1LH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 390 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Branston Junior Academy LN4 1LH | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Branston Community Day Nursery LN4 1LH | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Dhillon's Plaice LN4 1LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Branston Community Academy LN4 1LH | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Branston CoE Infant School LN4 1PR | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Branston Little Pickles Pre-School LN4 1PR | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2010 |
| Home Curries LN4 1NZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Paddock Lane (5); On or near Veronica Close (4); On or near Forsythia Close (3); On or near Photinia Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 62% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 45% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 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 | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 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 10 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
Nearby streets
Juniper Close · Daphne Close · Malus Close · Veronica Close · Photinia Close · Forsythia Close · Laburnum Close · Paddock Lane · Gibson Close · Magnolia Close · Church Road · Abel Smith Gardens
All the streets in LN4 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.