Paddock Close Ropsley, South Kesteven
19 addresses across 1 postcode (NG33), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35803262.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £236,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3, E: 4, F: 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 A; Band D in South Kesteven costs £2,260 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Grantham, about 8 km (5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 86 to 95 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Harrowby Lane Surgery, about 6.7 km (4.1 miles) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | £236,000 | £228,000 | £385,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £177,500 | £177,500 | £177,500 |
| 2018 | 2 | £415,000 | £295,000 | £535,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £154,000 | £154,000 | £154,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £178,750 | £120,000 | £237,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £276,000 | £276,000 | £276,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £55,000 | £53,000 | £57,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £61,000 | £57,000 | £65,000 |
| 1997 | 2 | £61,000 | £49,000 | £73,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £62,000 | £62,000 | £62,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2024 | 7 NG33 4BJ | Detached | £236,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2024 | 9 NG33 4BJ | Detached | £228,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2024 | 12 NG33 4BJ | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2020 | 8 NG33 4BJ | Detached | £177,500 | |
| 16 Nov 2018 | 10 NG33 4BJ | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 25 May 2018 | 17 NG33 4BJ | Detached | £535,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2016 | 8 NG33 4BJ | Detached | £154,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2015 | 8 NG33 4BJ | Detached | £120,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2015 | 11 NG33 4BJ | Detached | £237,500 | |
| 14 Aug 2007 | 12 NG33 4BJ | Detached | £276,000 | |
| 21 Jul 1999 | 15 NG33 4BJ | Detached | £57,000 | |
| 25 Jun 1999 | 16 NG33 4BJ | Detached | £53,000 | |
| 11 Dec 1998 | 15 NG33 4BJ | Detached | £57,000 | |
| 25 Sep 1998 | 12 NG33 4BJ | Detached | £65,000 | |
| 9 Jul 1997 | 10 NG33 4BJ | Detached | £73,000 | |
| 27 Mar 1997 | 7 NG33 4BJ | Detached | £49,000 | |
| 9 May 1995 | 4 NG33 4BJ | Detached | £62,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 113 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4); House, detached (4). Built: 1967-1975 (6); 1950-1966 (1); before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
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 A (21% of about 1,010 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 October 2026 to 23 October 2026: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, give and take, on the footway (minor 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 86 m and 95 m above sea level (92 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG33 4BJ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Grantham 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Ancaster 5,530 journeys in 2024–25 | 10 km (6.2 miles) | |
| Rauceby 5,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.7 km (6.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Demand Responsive Area Ropsley | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Grantham | 8 km (5 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 54.7 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Harrowby Lane Surgery | 6.7 km (4.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Harrowby Pharmacy | 7.2 km (4.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Grantham Health Clinic | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Grantham & District Hospital | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) |
| Police station | Lincolnshire Police | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 860 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 210 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade I), 220 m south-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade I | 220 m south-west |
| Ring Dam medieval fishpond | Scheduled monument | 700 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ring Dam | Lake or reservoir | 700 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Hurn Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Mill Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Long Plantation | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Kirton Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Abney Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 19 | 19 |
None of the street's 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ropsley Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 300 m | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Man NG33 4BE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Ropsley Hall NG33 4BN | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Ropsley Primary School NG33 4BT | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Chapel Hill (4); On or near High Street (3); On or near Peck Hill (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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
- NG33 4BJ: 19 addresses of 25 in the postcode
Nearby streets
High Street · Hall Close · Chapel Hill · Peck Hill · School Lane · Church Lane
All the streets in NG33 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.