Potters Close Bourne, South Kesteven
24 addresses across 2 postcodes (PE10), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 35831899.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £248,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (C: 18, D: 1).
- Flood: 3 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 A; Band D in South Kesteven costs £2,260 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 98% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Spalding, about 14.3 km (8.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Well Head Fields, is about 760 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 24 addresses are 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, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 76 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £248,000 | £248,000 | £248,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £88,000 | £88,000 | £88,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £97,000 | £97,000 | £97,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £117,000 | £117,000 | £117,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2004 | 3 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £108,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2023 | 17 PE10 9NT | Detached | £248,000 | |
| 17 Sep 2021 | 12 PE10 9NT | Terraced | £135,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Jan 2012 | 2 PE10 9NT | Terraced | £88,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2011 | 2 PE10 9NT | Terraced | £97,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2007 | 4 PE10 9NT | Detached | £117,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2005 | 12 PE10 9NT | Terraced | £110,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jul 2004 | 2 PE10 9NT | Terraced | £108,000 | New build. |
| 9 Jul 2004 | 10 PE10 9NT | Terraced | £105,000 | New build. |
| 7 Jul 2004 | 4 PE10 9NT | Detached | £105,000 | New build. |
| 4 Sep 1998 | 15A PE10 9NT | Detached | £60,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 48 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (9); House, mid-terrace (5); House, detached (2). Built: 1996-2002 (13); 2003-2006 (3); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (3).
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 (54% of about 1,250 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, 3 at medium risk and 10 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 55 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 5 very low.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE10 9NT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| PE10 9JY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 9 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 6 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE10 9JY | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
| PE10 9NT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Spalding 208,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Delaine Depot Bourne | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bourne | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 65.3 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 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 Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Stamford & Rutland Hospital | 14.1 km (8.8 miles) |
| Police station | Bourne Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Shell Bourne, South Road | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Well Head Fields 10 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 650 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, a listed building (Grade I), 700 m (0.4 miles) west. 54 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade I | 700 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Red Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 790 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Bourne Castle | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Elsea Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Math Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Ogrey Spinney | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Bourne Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Pillar Wood | Wood | 3.1 km (2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 20 | 24 |
4 of the street's 24 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 South Kesteven: see them on the South Kesteven page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 400 m (0.2 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 Grammar School Christian | Secondary | 11–18 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bourne Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bourne Westfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor (Bourne) Ltd PE10 9JY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| LACE Housing PE10 9LD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Bourne Snooker Centre PE10 9LA | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2024 |
| George's Fish Bar PE10 9LA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Escape 2 Play Limited PE10 9LA | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| The Foundry Cafe PE10 9LA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| 23 Coffee PE10 9LH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 4 Good | 5 May 2026 |
| Wedge Coffee House PE10 9LA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Tesco PE10 9LS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Bourne Fish 'N' Chips PE10 9EP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Abbey Kids Club PE10 9EP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Ideal Catering Ltd T/A Ideal School Meals PE10 9EP | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| The Cheesy Pig PE10 9LQ | Mobile caterer | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Cookie Box PE10 9LQ | Manufacturers/packers | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2023 |
| The Shake Vault Ltd PE10 9EN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Victoria Place (19); On or near Silverstone Road (13); On or near Bus/Coach Station (13); On or near Brooklands Way (9); On or near Eastgate (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 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) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Wakes Close · Delaine Close · Tannery Close · Eastgate · Bedehouse Bank · Silverstone Road · Old Oak Place · Graham Hill Way · Wendover Mews · Cherry Holt Road · Shelsley Walsh Rise · Wexford Close
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.