Fleece Lane Braughing, East Hertfordshire
22 addresses across 4 postcodes (SG11), about 530 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 12403801.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3, E: 1, F: 3, G: 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 F; Band D in East Hertfordshire costs £2,455 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 4% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bishops Stortford, about 10.6 km (6.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 73 to 77 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Buntingford & Puckeridge Med Prac., about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 700 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 127 m². Most common: House, detached (4); House, semi-detached (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: before 1900 (6); 1900-1929 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in East Hertfordshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,455 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,637 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,455 | £3,000 | £3,546 | £4,091 | £4,910 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band F (22% of about 600 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Braughing (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 34.
- 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
- PARISH CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN (CHURCH OF ENGLAND), grade I
- THE BROWN BEAR PUBLIC HOUSE, grade II*
- THE OLD ROSE AND CROWN, grade II*
- 10 AND 11, CHURCH END, grade II
- 11, THE STREET, grade II
- 14 AND 15, CHURCH END, grade II
- 16, THE STREET, grade II
- 17, CHURCH END, grade II
- 18, 19, 20 AND 21, CHURCH END, grade II
- 4, GREEN LANE, grade II
- 8, 10 AND 12, THE STREET, grade II
- 8, CHURCH END, grade II
- BARN AT NUMBER 5 (10 METRES TO SOUTH WEST OF HOUSE), grade II
- BENEDICT, grade II
- BRAUGHING CHAPEL (INDEPENDENT FREE CHURCH), grade II
- BRIDGE OVER RIVER QUIN, grade II
- CAUSEWAY COTTAGE, grade II
- CAUSEWAY HOUSE, grade II
- COLTSFOOT COTTAGE AND CROWSFOOT COTTAGE ON RIGHT HAND, grade II
- IVY COTTAGE, grade II
- K6 TELEPHONE KIOSK, THE SQUARE, grade II
- MALSTERS COTTAGES, grade II
- NUMBER 6 AND FORECOURT WALL, grade II
- OUTBUILDING AT NUMBER 3 (2 METRES TO SOUTH EAST OF HOUSE), grade II
- OUTBUILDINGS AT NUMBER 14 (10 METRES TO SOUTH WEST OF PUBLIC HOUSE), grade II
- PALTOCK MONUMENT IN ST MARY'S CHURCHYARD (11 METRES TO NORTH NORTH EAST OF BRICK CHAPEL), grade II
- PUMP HOUSE, grade II
- RED STACK, grade II
- ROBBERS COTTAGE, grade II
- THE OLD BAKEHOUSE, grade II
And 4 more.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 17 November 2026 to 20 November 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, New service connection, give and take, on the carriageway (standard 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 22 addresses are between 73 m and 77 m above sea level (74 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG11 2PW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SG11 2PZ | 100% | 80% | 80% | 0% |
| SG11 2QA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SG11 2QD | 100% | 4% | 4% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bishops Stortford 3.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) |
| Watton-At-Stone 168,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) | |
| Ware (Herts) 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Golden Fleece PH Green End | 180 m |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 14.6 km (9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Buntingford & Puckeridge Med Prac. | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Ridge House Pharmacy | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Elegance Dental | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Herts And Essex Hospital | 11.2 km (7 miles) |
| Police station | Herfordshire Constabulary | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Mfg - Buntingford | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 760 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Old Rose and Crown, a listed building (Grade II*), 70 m east. 71 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Rose and Crown | Listed building, Grade II* | 70 m east |
| Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin (Church of England) | Listed building, Grade I | 110 m east |
| Braughing Bury | Listed building, Grade II* | 160 m north |
| The Brown Bear Public House | Listed building, Grade II* | 240 m east |
| Roman site near railway station | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bingles Wood | Wood | 610 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Larks Hill | Hill | 650 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Pentlow Hill | Hill | 910 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Nuttings Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Sacombe Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Conduit Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 22 |
3 of the street's 22 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 East Hertfordshire: see them on the East Hertfordshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenyns First School and Nursery | Primary | 3–9 | 280 m | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H & N Jones SG11 2PG | Retailers - other | 200 m | 4 Good | 19 Jan 2017 |
| The Golden Fleece SG11 2PG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jun 2025 |
| The Brown Bear SG11 2QF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Jenyns First School & Nursery SG11 2QJ | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Axe And Compasses SG11 2QR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Apple Blossom Pre-School \& Daycare SG11 2QL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Nov 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Green Hill Close (5); On or near The Old Butchers Mews (2); On or near Church End (2); On or near Malting Lane (1); On or near Quin Court (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 28% | 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) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 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 7 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: CADENT GAS LIMITED: New service connection, 17 November 2026 to 20 November 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SG11 2QA: 15 addresses
- SG11 2PZ: 5 addresses
- SG11 2PW: 1 address of 12 in the postcode
- SG11 2QD: 1 address of 30 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Fleece Lane · Malting Lane · Halls Close · Quin Court · Green Hill Close · The Street · Uplands · The Old Butchers Mews · The Square · Pound Close · Green Lane · Pentlows
All the streets in SG11 and across East Hertfordshire.
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.