Spring Close Watnall, Broxtowe
11 addresses across 1 postcode (NG16), about 20 m long. USRN 4921141.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £155,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 3).
- Flood: 2 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 E; Band D in Broxtowe costs £2,618 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ilkeston, about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 220 m away, and Hall Omn Wong (3.4 hectares) is about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 104 to 106 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 Hama Medical Centre, about 600 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 53 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 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2025 | 5 NG16 1JG | Terraced | £145,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Dec 2024 | 7 NG16 1JG | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 1 Apr 2019 | 4 NG16 1JG | Terraced | £125,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (4). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1950-1966 (2); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5); owner-occupied (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in Broxtowe in 2026-27: Band D £2,618 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,745 | £2,036 | £2,327 | £2,618 | £3,200 | £3,782 | £4,364 | £5,236 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (25% of about 770 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)
- Hardy And Hansons Plc Kimberley Brewery Hardy Street Kimberley, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- The Larks Nest Larkfield Road Nuthall, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 14 September 2026: BT, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 11 addresses are between 104 m and 106 m above sea level (105 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG16 1JG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ilkeston 203,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Bulwell 72,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Langley Mill 100,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest School Kimberley | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bulwell Bus Station | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest M Kimberley Car Park | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 350 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 19.6 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hama Medical Centre | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Peak Pharmacy | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Highbury Hospital | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Kimberley Police Station | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shell Awsworth, Awsworth | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,550 m² | 220 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Hall Omn Wong 3.4 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 8.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Watnall Spinney | Wood | 700 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Knowle Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Watnall Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Erewash Valley | Valley | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 11 | 11 |
None of the street's 11 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 Broxtowe: see them on the Broxtowe page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kimberley School | Secondary | 11–18 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| Hollywell Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Larkfields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Larkfields Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kimberley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gilthill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kimberley School NG16 2NJ | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Kimberley Institute Cricket Club NG16 2NJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2022 |
| Rumbletums NG16 2NH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Nelson And Railway NG16 2NR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Cricketers Rest NG16 2NP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Mar 2025 |
| The Gate Inn NG16 2NG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Oct 2024 |
| The Dog House At Kimberley NG16 2NG | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Dandelion Deli And Coffee House NG16 2NG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Taste Of Korea NG16 2NG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Amigos NG16 2NG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Pizza Time Kimberley NG16 2NG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Kimberley Post Office NG16 2LL | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Sainsbury's NG16 2LY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Argos Ltd NG16 2LY | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| High Spannia Store NG16 2LD | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Newdigate Street (23); On or near Hillcrest Close (10); On or near Chilton Drive (5); On or near Cirrus Drive (4); On or near Cloverlands Drive (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- NG16 1JG: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Cloverlands Drive · Woodland Close · Newdigate Street · Hillcrest Close · Johnson Close · Chilton Drive · Cirrus Drive · Rocket Close · Fairburn Way · Fowler Mews · Flixton Road · Corbiere Avenue
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.