The Bower Briggate, Fenland
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (PE7), about 110 m long. USRN 14502049.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £250,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 Fenland costs £2,538 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Whittlesea, about 940 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 290 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 5 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 New Queen Street Surgery, about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 47 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2025 | 1 PE7 1EQ | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2022 | 2 PE7 1EQ | Other | £350,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Fenland in 2026-27: Band D £2,538 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,692 | £1,974 | £2,256 | £2,538 | £3,102 | £3,666 | £4,230 | £5,075 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (33% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Whittlesey 2 (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
- GROVE HOUSE, grade II*
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land North And South Of Grosvenor House Grosvenor Road Whittlesey Cambridgeshire: up to 9 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 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 addresses are about 5 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE7 1EG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PE7 1EQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Whittlesea 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Peterborough 5.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Briggate Crescent Whittlesey | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Interchange Whittlesey | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 77.3 km (48 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest New Queen Street Surgery | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whittlesey Pharmacy | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mrs D Stokes | 350 m |
| Hospital | The Hamptons Hospital | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) |
| Police station | Hampton Police Station | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,960 m² | 290 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4,310 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 890 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Grove House, a listed building (Grade II*), 20 m. 76 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Grove House | Listed building, Grade II* | 20 m |
| Wilderness House | Listed building, Grade II* | 170 m north-west |
| Church of St Andrew | Listed building, Grade II* | 220 m north-west |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 240 m north-east |
| Whittlesey Butter Cross | Scheduled monument | 310 m north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gildenburgh Water | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Horsey Hill | Hill | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) west |
| Lord's Holt | Wood | 4.8 km (3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 2 | 2 |
None of the street's 2 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 Fenland: see them on the Fenland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lane Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sir Harry Smith Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Alderman Jacobs School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| New Road Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliwal Manor PE7 1EH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| The Falcon Inn Whittlesey PE7 1BH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| The Letter B PE7 1DE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 16 Nov 2022 |
| The Hermitage PE7 1BG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2025 |
| The Boat Inn PE7 1DR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2022 |
| Poppy's Coffee Bar PE7 1BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Not Just A Cafe PE7 1BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Feng Wah Express PE7 1BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Lily Of The Valley PE7 1BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Sunshine Cafe PE7 1AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Sonargaon Tandoori PE7 1AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| The George JD Wetherspoon PE7 1AB | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 270 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| The Buttercross PE7 1AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Central Cafe PE7 1BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Whittlesey Local Stores PE7 1BD | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 30 Apr 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Manor View (9); On or near St Marys Street (8); On or near St Andrews Place (7); On or near Paradise Lane (5); On or near Barr'S Street (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 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) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 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 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
Nearby streets
The Bower · Paradise Lane · Garden Grove · Turners Lane · Briggate East · Briggate East · London Street · Braemar Gardens · St Andrews Place · Woolpack Lane · Manor View · St Marys 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.