Walnut Close Ruskington, North Kesteven
22 addresses across 1 postcode (NG34), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28006392.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (C: 12, D: 7, E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 North Kesteven costs £2,338 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ruskington, about 550 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 11 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 Ruskington Surgery, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 38 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
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 57 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (9); Bungalow, mid-terrace (6); Bungalow, end-terrace (5). Built: 1983-1990 (16); 1976-1982 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (16); owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
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 A (59% of about 810 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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
- WHITE HOUSE FARMHOUSE, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 11 August 2026: BT, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 11 August 2026: BT, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (minor works)
- 7 August 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 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 addresses are about 11 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG34 9TN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ruskington 71,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Sleaford 296,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Rauceby 5,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Library Ruskington | 360 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 220 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 59 km (37 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | East Midlands Airport EMA | 68 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ruskington Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lincoln Co-Op Chemists LTD | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | Riverside Health Clinic | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Grantham & District Hospital | 22.3 km (14 miles) |
| Police station | Ruskington Police Office | 380 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lincolnshire Co-op - Ruskington, Ruskington Cashzone | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 670 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,060 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.1 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6,160 m² | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade I), 360 m west. 11 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 All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 360 m west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Crispins Copse | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| The Wilderness | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Herons Grove | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Haverholme Park Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
| Kirkdale | Valley | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south-west |
| Galley Hill | Hill | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 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 | 22 | 22 |
None of the street's 22 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 North Kesteven: see them on the North Kesteven page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 320 m | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington | Primary | 3–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion NG34 9DZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Ruskington Garden Centre NG34 9EB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Thai Street Cafe NG34 9DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Hare & Beauty Ltd NG34 9DP | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Butties & Bakes NG34 9DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Golden Phoenix NG34 9DY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Ruskington Food Store NG34 9DY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Elite Fish Bar NG34 9DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
| One Stop Stores NG34 9DP | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2009 |
| Ruskington Chestnut Street C P School NG34 9DL | School/college/university | 250 m | 4 Good | 8 Jan 2015 |
| Chestnuts Retirement Home LLP NG34 9DE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Pizza Roma NG34 9DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 4 Good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Cherry Tree Lodge NG34 9DA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2024 |
| New Oriental Restaurant NG34 9DU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| The Shoulder of Mutton NG34 9DU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 4 Good | 16 Jan 2003 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (12); On or near Whitehouse Road (12); On or near Walnut Close (8); On or near Tomlinson Way (2); On or near Pinfold Way (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 75% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 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 | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
- NG34 9TN: 22 addresses
Nearby streets
East Close · Parkfield Road · Tomlinson Way · Newton Lane · Stray Green · High Street South · High Street North · Park-Lea · Pinfold Way · Fen Road · Jubilee Street · Whitehouse Road
All the streets in NG34 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.