Springfield Gardens Scorton, Wyre
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR3), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45605565.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9, D: 2).
- Flood: 8 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 Wyre costs £2,461 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 88% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 13.4 km (8.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Millenium Green, is about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 24 to 26 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Garstang Medical Practice, about 4.1 km (2.5 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 39 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (8); Flat (2); Bungalow, end-terrace (1). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1950-1966 (4); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (9); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Wyre in 2026-27: Band D £2,461 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,640 | £1,914 | £2,187 | £2,461 | £3,007 | £3,554 | £4,101 | £4,921 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (21% of about 1,140 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Scorton (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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
- SPRINGFIELD, 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 13 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 41 homes the Environment Agency counts, 1 are in areas at high risk, 1 medium, 12 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 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR3 1AX | zone 2 | 1 / 2 / 9 | unlikely |
| PR3 1AU | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 3 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 24 m and 26 m above sea level (24 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR3 1AU | 88% | 88% | 88% | 0% |
| PR3 1AX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Lancaster 2.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 13.4 km (8.3 miles) |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Village Centre Scorton | 180 m |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 66.7 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Garstang Medical Practice | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Well | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Petrie Tucker And Partners | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Lancaster Infirmary | 12.5 km (7.7 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Garstang Customer Service Reception | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Follen Ltd, Lancastor New Road Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | The Millenium Green 7.9 ha | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,780 m² | 60 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,110 m² | 70 m |
Landmarks
7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Wood | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Acre Wood | Wood | 510 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Wilkinson Wood | Wood | 690 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Scorton Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Nicky Nook | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Grize Dale | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 13 |
13 of the street's 13 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 Wyre: see them on the Wyre page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scorton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 180 m | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory PR3 1AU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 4 Good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| The Barn PR3 1AU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Scorton Post Office PR3 1AU | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Scorton Methodist Church PR3 1AU | Other catering premises | 150 m | Exempt | |
| Scorton CofE Primary School \& Wrap Around Care PR3 1AY | School/college/university | 180 m | Exempt | |
| Scorton Village Hall PR3 1AS | Other catering premises | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Claylands Caravan Park Stepping Stones PR3 1AJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 22 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sports/Recreation Area (12); On or near Gubberford Lane (1); On or near The Square (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, bungalow, mid-terrace (lodged 29 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Gubberford Lane · Scorton Hall Park · Priory Gardens · Weavers Court · Mill Lane · Brook 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.