Schoolyard Doddington, North Kesteven
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (LN6), about 140 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 28033846.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 10).
- 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 C; Band D in North Kesteven costs £2,338 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 15% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hykeham, about 4.3 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 27 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Woodland Medical Practice, about 3 km (1.9 miles) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 31% 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 vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 131 m². Most common: House, detached (6); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 2019 (10).
Council tax
What each band costs in North Kesteven in 2026-27: Band D £2,338 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,559 | £1,818 | £2,078 | £2,338 | £2,857 | £3,377 | £3,896 | £4,676 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (25% of about 1,150 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Doddington (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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
- ROSE COTTAGE, grade II
- SCHOOL HOUSE, grade II
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 27 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LN6 4AF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LN6 4RT | 100% | 15% | 15% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hykeham 209,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Saxilby 94,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Swinderby 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Telephone Box Doddington | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Central Bus Station Lincoln | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 44.5 km (28 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | East Midlands Airport EMA | 62.7 km (39 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Woodland Medical Practice | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Lincoln Co-Op Chemists LTD | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | The Red Pepper Clinic | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Hospital | St Georges Hospital | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Police station | Birchwood Police station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Doddington Cashzone | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2,060 m² | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 3,220 m² | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Gatehouse to Doddington Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 190 m north-west. 13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gatehouse to Doddington Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 190 m north-west |
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade I | 200 m north-west |
| Doddington Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 240 m north-west |
| Walls and Gates to Doddington Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m north-west |
| Doddington Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 440 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Orchard | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Ash Lound | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Strunch Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Gilbert's Plot | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Old Hag Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Hartsholme Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 11 |
5 of the street's 11 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 North Kesteven: see them on the North Kesteven page.
Nearest schools
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doddington Hall Farm Shop LN6 4RU | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Hambleton Farms Ltd LN6 4RU | Manufacturers/packers | 240 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Doddington Hall Cafe and Restaurant LN6 4RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Grain Store LN6 4RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| The Coach House at Doddington Hall LN6 4RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 4 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Main Street (4); On or near Lincoln Road (3); On or near Smythson Green (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 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
Nearby streets
Main Street · Paradise Row · Smythson Green · Kennel Lane
All the streets in LN6 and across North 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.