Willow Brook Ermine, Lincoln
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (LN2), about 50 m long. USRN 23595215.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (A: 3).
- 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 Lincoln costs £2,323 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Lincoln, about 3.3 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 120 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 42 to 44 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 Lindum Medical Practice, about 640 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 700 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 81 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
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3). Built: 2022 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in Lincoln in 2026-27: Band D £2,323 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,549 | £1,807 | £2,065 | £2,323 | £2,839 | £3,356 | £3,872 | £4,646 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (41% of about 2,430 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.
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| LN2 4FS | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| LN2 4JD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 42 m and 44 m above sea level (43 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LN2 4FS | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| LN2 4JD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lincoln 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Hykeham 209,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Saxilby 94,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.7 km (6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Waitrose Nettleham Fields | 320 m |
| Bus or coach station | Central Bus Station Lincoln | 3.1 km (2 miles) |
| Car parks | St Pauls Lane Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 220 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 37.7 km (23 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | East Midlands Airport EMA | 71.6 km (45 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lindum Medical Practice | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lincoln Co-Op Chemists LTD | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Carlton Mews Dental Surgery | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Lincoln Hospital (Nuh) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Lincoln North Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lincolnshire Co-op - Woodhall Drive, Ermine Estate Cashzone | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 120 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,780 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.0 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,660 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John, a listed building (Grade II*), 920 m (0.6 miles) south-west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John | Listed building, Grade II* | 920 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Medieval village and monastic grange in Riseholme Park | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Newport Earthworks | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Riseholme Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Lime kilns at The Dell, off Wragby Road | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Lincoln Arboretum | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| North Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| PC Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Fox Covert | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Briary Holt | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Ash Holt | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Brayford Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 4 | 4 |
None of the street's 4 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 Lincoln: see them on the Lincoln page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ermine Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Giles Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Urgent improvement; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lincoln Castle Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Inadequate (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Christian | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose LN2 4DS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Starbucks LN2 4GR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Oval Post Office LN2 4SX | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Happy Inn LN2 4SX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc LN2 4SX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Asda LN2 4SX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Pizza King LN2 4SX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2024 |
| G Simpson Butchers Ltd LN2 4SX | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Waldo Smiths Fish & Chips LN2 4SX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Coopland and Son LN2 4SX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Agra Indian Takeaway LN2 4SX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (63); On or near Hammond Road (11); On or near Burneside Close (3); On or near Petrol Station (3); On or near Langdale Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 8 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
Searby Road · Flavian Road · Hawkshead Grove · Stone Bridge · Millbeck Drive · Langdale Close · Risegate · Burneside Close · Hammond Road · Flavian Road · Flavian Road · Fulstow Road
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.