Spring Gardens Long Sutton, South Holland
126 addresses across 4 postcodes (PE12), about 1 km (0.7 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 35702488.
- Energy: 122 homes have an energy certificate (C: 62, D: 56, E: 4).
- 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 A; Band D in South Holland costs £2,278 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 87% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Spalding, about 18.6 km (12 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 2 to 3 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 126 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Long Sutton Medical Ctr., about 390 m away.
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 39 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
122 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 53 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (101); Flat (9); Bungalow, end-terrace (7). Built: 1950-1966 (54); 1967-1975 (42); 1991-1995 (23). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (101); owner-occupied (21).
Council tax
What each band costs in South Holland in 2026-27: Band D £2,278 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,519 | £1,772 | £2,025 | £2,278 | £2,784 | £3,291 | £3,797 | £4,556 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (40% of about 1,930 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Long Sutton (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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
Finished in the last three months
- 7 September 2026 to 9 September 2026: ANGLIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 180 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 173 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 173 low and 0 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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE12 9HU | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 54 | unlikely |
| PE12 9HX | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 39 | unlikely |
| PE12 9HY | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 30 | unlikely |
| PE12 9BN | zone 3 | 0 / 2 / 57 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 126 addresses are between 2 m and 3 m above sea level (3 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE12 9BN | 98% | 87% | 87% | 0% |
| PE12 9HU | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
| PE12 9HX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE12 9HY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Spalding 208,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 18.6 km (12 miles) |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spring Gardens Long Sutton | 280 m |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 79.6 km (49 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | East Midlands Airport EMA | 97.6 km (61 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Long Sutton Medical Ctr. | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Long Sutton Dentistry | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Holbeach Hospital | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| Police station | Holbeach Police Station | 7 km (4.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,950 m² | 360 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 580 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 390 m north-east. 36 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 Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 390 m north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Eagle Plantation | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Fleet Marsh | Wetland | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north-west |
| Tydd St Mary's Marsh | Wetland | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 113 | 126 |
13 of the street's 126 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 Holland: see them on the South Holland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Sutton County Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| University Academy Long Sutton | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Urgent improvement; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIBC Greenside Cuppa PE12 9BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Churchills PE12 9BN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Royal British Legion PE12 9BN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | Exempt | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Long Sutton Food Store PE12 9BN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza PE12 9BN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2025 |
| West Street Convenience Store PE12 9BN | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2025 |
| V M Gedney Newsagents PE12 9JF | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Kravings PE12 9JF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Suttons Medical Group PE12 9HB | Retailers - other | 360 m | Exempt | |
| One Stop Stores Ltd PE12 9JF | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Palmer's Ale House and Kitchen PE12 9JF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Snax of Long Sutton PE12 9JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Flavours.pt | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Captains Chippy PE12 9JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Chillihut PE12 9JF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (16); On or near Whiteacres (7); On or near West Street (6); On or near Spring Gardens (4); On or near Curlew Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 41% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 37% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 47% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 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) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 5 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
- PE12 9HU: 56 addresses of 57 in the postcode
- PE12 9HX: 39 addresses of 42 in the postcode
- PE12 9HY: 30 addresses
- PE12 9BN: 1 address of 78 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Whiteacres · Folds Lane · Folds Lane · The Chase · Taverners Mews · Curlew Close · Whimbrel Way · West Street · Dunlin Drive · Church Green · Lancaster Close · Admiral Court
All the streets in PE12 and across South Holland.
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.