Recreation Close Clowne, Bolsover
55 addresses across 4 postcodes (S43), about 370 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3300777.
- Energy: 38 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 19, D: 15).
- 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 Bolsover costs £2,559 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Creswell, about 3.6 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 137 to 141 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 55 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Springs Health Centre, about 20 m away.
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 67 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2017 | UNIT 1 S43 4PL | Other | £347,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
38 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 61 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (12); Bungalow, mid-terrace (10); Bungalow, end-terrace (6). Built: 1950-1966 (19); 1930-1949 (10); 2009 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (32); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Bolsover in 2026-27: Band D £2,559 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,706 | £1,991 | £2,275 | £2,559 | £3,128 | £3,697 | £4,266 | £5,119 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (47% of about 1,200 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 16 High Street, Clowne, Chesterfield, S43 4JU, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 16 High Street, Clowne, Chesterfield: up to 26 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Land East of Station Road, Clowne, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Church Hall, Rectory Road, Clowne.: up to 5 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Church Hall, Rectory Road, Clowne, Clowne, S43 4BH: up to 8 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
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
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 55 addresses are between 137 m and 141 m above sea level (140 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S43 4NY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S43 4PF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S43 4PJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S43 4PL | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Creswell 41,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Whitwell (Derbyshire) 11,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Langwith-Whaley Thorns 9,820 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Recreation Close Clowne | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | College Campus Clowne | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 49.9 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Springs Health Centre | 20 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Peak Pharmacy | 20 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 160 m |
| Hospital | Bolsover Community Hospital | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Police station | Bolsover and Clowne Police SNT | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Clowne Cashzone | 380 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 690 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | Barlborough Country Park 7.8 ha | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,740 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Clowne Cross, a listed building (Grade II*), 450 m (0.3 miles) south. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Clowne Cross | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Standing cross, Clowne | Scheduled monument | 460 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade II* | 950 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Barlborough Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Harlesthorpe Dam | Lake or reservoir | 420 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Forrest's Plantation | Wood | 900 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Slayley Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Hickin Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Square Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Southard's Bottoms | Valley | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 51 | 55 |
4 of the street's 55 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 Bolsover: see them on the Bolsover page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 330 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Clowne Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Clowne Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise8866 Ltd S43 4PQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Ma's Kitchen S43 4PF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Clowne Methodist Church S43 4PF | Other catering premises | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Clowne And District Liberal Club S43 4PF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jan 2023 |
| No 4 Coffee House S43 4PF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| The Gourmet Burger And The Sandwich Chefs S43 4PF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Peak Pharmacy S43 4PL | Retailers - other | 140 m | Exempt | |
| Freedom Community Project S43 4PF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Ashgate Coffee Co S43 4LL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Tesco S43 4LJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Aldi S43 4LJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 m | 5 Very good | 3 Aug 2022 |
| B And M Retail Ltd S43 4LJ | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza S43 4LL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Heritage High School S43 4QG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Nags Head Hotel S43 4JH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Salvin Crescent (25); On or near Recreation Close (24); On or near Parking Area (9); On or near Chapel Close (5); On or near North Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 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) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 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 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
Postcodes on this street
- S43 4PL: 41 addresses of 42 in the postcode
- S43 4NY: 11 addresses
- S43 4PJ: 2 addresses of 36 in the postcode
- S43 4PF: 1 address of 59 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Salvin Crescent · North Road · Chapel Close · Mill Green Way · Chestnut Drive · Station Road · The Green · Barlborough Road · Bramlyn Court · The Orchard · Spinnaker Road · Regent Street
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.