Fern Croft Epworth, North Lincolnshire
10 addresses across 1 postcode (DN9), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 46104183.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £235,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 1).
- 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 B; Band D in North Lincolnshire costs £2,348 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Crowle, about 7.3 km (4.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 190 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 22 to 24 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is South Axholme Practice, about 360 m away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £177,000 | £177,000 | £177,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 1999 | 5 | £92,500 | £60,000 | £147,500 |
| 1998 | 4 | £111,250 | £59,000 | £145,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2025 | 1 DN9 1GE | Detached | £195,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Aug 2014 | 6 DN9 1GE | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2012 | 16 DN9 1GE | Semi-detached | £177,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2011 | 6 DN9 1GE | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2008 | 2 DN9 1GE | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2004 | 14 DN9 1GE | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2003 | 14 DN9 1GE | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 1 Oct 1999 | 16 DN9 1GE | Semi-detached | £85,000 | New build. |
| 7 Jul 1999 | 10 DN9 1GE | Detached | £147,500 | |
| 4 Jun 1999 | 14 DN9 1GE | Semi-detached | £60,000 | New build. |
| 7 May 1999 | 4 DN9 1GE | Detached | £92,500 | New build. |
| 5 Feb 1999 | 8 DN9 1GE | Detached | £109,965 | New build. |
| 17 Sep 1998 | 2 DN9 1GE | Detached | £105,000 | New build. |
| 7 Aug 1998 | 10 DN9 1GE | Detached | £145,000 | New build. |
| 16 Apr 1998 | 1 DN9 1GE | Detached | £59,000 | New build. |
| 20 Mar 1998 | 6 DN9 1GE | Detached | £117,500 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 94 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (1); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (1); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in North Lincolnshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,348 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,566 | £1,827 | £2,088 | £2,348 | £2,870 | £3,392 | £3,914 | £4,697 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (26% 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: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 22 m and 24 m above sea level (23 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN9 1GE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Crowle 15,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Althorpe 3,820 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) | |
| Thorne South 67,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.6 km (7.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Albion Hill Epworth | 80 m |
| EV charging points | Shell Recharge Charging Station | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 31.6 km (20 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 67.4 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest South Axholme Practice | 360 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Weldricks Pharmacy | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Limes Dental Practice | 190 m |
| Hospital | Scunthorpe General Hospital | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) |
| Police station | Humberside Police - Epworth Police Station | 250 m |
| Cash machines | Lincolnshire Co-op - Haxey Cashzone | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,230 m² | 190 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 220 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | War Memorial Field 1.5 ha | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6,380 m² | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Old Rectory, a listed building (Grade I), 150 m south. 29 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Rectory | Listed building, Grade I | 150 m south |
| Church of St Andrew | Listed building, Grade I | 310 m north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Belgraves Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Cowsitt Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Cliff Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Addy's Wood | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) south |
| South Moor Covert | Wood | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Fishpond Plantation | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 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 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 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 Lincolnshire: see them on the North Lincolnshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Axholme Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Epworth Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Bakery DN9 1HD | Retailers - other | 70 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Red Lion DN9 1EU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 4 Good | 29 Aug 2025 |
| D Gravel & Sons DN9 1EG | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 27 Sep 2022 |
| Mojo Coffee Lounge DN9 1EG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Queens Head DN9 1HG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 2 May 2023 |
| Queen Street Bakes DN9 1HG | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| The Epworth Tap with Deja Vu DN9 1EU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Sugar Crystal Confectionery DN9 1EU | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Industry Bar & Grill DN9 1HG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Cosy Cake Shop DN9 1ET | Other catering premises | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Co-op Epworth DN9 1HR | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Peace With The Wild DN9 1HR | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2021 |
| No 1 On The High Street DN9 1EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Epworth Grill DN9 1ET | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2024 |
| St Andrews Church DN9 1ES | Other catering premises | 200 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (10); On or near Parking Area (7); On or near Albion Hill (5); On or near Church Street (4); On or near Mowbray Street (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 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 | 22% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
- DN9 1GE: 10 addresses
Nearby streets
Albion Hill · Fairfield Croft · Rookery Croft · Albion Hill · Fountain Court · Hollingsworth Lane · Greengate Crescent · Greengate · Market Place · Queen Street · Mowbray Street · Manor Court Road
All the streets in DN9 and across North Lincolnshire.
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.