Windmill Way Stamford, South Kesteven
5 addresses across 1 postcode (PE9), about 190 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 35839848.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2).
- Flood: 7 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 B; Band D in South Kesteven costs £2,260 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 94% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stamford (Lincs), about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Belton Gardens, is about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 44 to 50 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lakeside Healthcare Stamford, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 23 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
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 300 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: 2003-2006 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in South Kesteven in 2026-27: Band D £2,260 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,507 | £1,758 | £2,009 | £2,260 | £2,762 | £3,264 | £3,767 | £4,520 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (35% of about 800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Stamford. 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Blenheim Court, Scotgate, Stamford: up to 5 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
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, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 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 5 addresses are between 44 m and 50 m above sea level (47 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE9 2RH | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Stamford (Lincs) 343,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Foundry Road Stamford | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Stamford | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 59.9 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lakeside Healthcare Stamford | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mr M Saleem | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Stamford & Rutland Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Stamford Police Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 65 High Street Lloyds Bank | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Belton Gardens 3.6 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 10 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 340 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 6.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Tower of city wall, West Street, a scheduled monument, 470 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 321 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade I and 76 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tower of city wall, West Street | Scheduled monument | 470 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Bastion | Listed building, Grade I | 480 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Area of medieval town by Barnhill House | Scheduled monument | 540 m (0.3 miles) east |
| 35 and 36, St Peter's Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| 9A, Barn Hill | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Gazebo in Garden of Barn Hill House | Listed building, Grade II* | 560 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Austin Friars Priory | Scheduled monument | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Burghley House | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Corporation Coppice | Wood | 840 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Chabonel Spinney | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Dottrell Hill Plantation | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Jubilee Plantation | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
| Box Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 5 |
2 of the street's 5 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 Kesteven: see them on the South Kesteven page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford St Gilberts Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Bluecoat School | Primary | 2–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Stamford Welland Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Malcolm Sargent Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St George's Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Man PE9 2YQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Rock Service Station PE9 2YQ | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2025 |
| The Bombay Cottage PE9 2YQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 4 Good | 3 Aug 2026 |
| The Hurdler PE9 1AL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Gilberts Gang PE9 2PP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Ark Foundry Road Nursery School PE9 2PP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2025 |
| St Gilbert's CE Primary School PE9 2PP | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| The Jolly Brewer PE9 2PP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Shekleton Wines PE9 2YN | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Warm Welcome Space PE9 2PR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Waitrose Ltd PE9 2PR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| The Yard PE9 2PR | Other catering premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Stamford Foodbank PE9 2PR | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Casterton Stores PE9 1BE | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Chilli Hut inc. King of Wings PE9 2YN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 13 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Vence Close (8); On or near The Paddock (6); On or near Newboults Lane (5); On or near Windmill Way (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 30% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 40% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 21% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
- PE9 2RH: 5 addresses of 36 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Newboults Lane · The Paddock · Harcourt Terrace · Vence Close · Radcliffe Road · Radcliffe Road · St Johns Terrace · The Courtyard · Queens Walk · Torkington Street · The Hermitage · Eight Acres
All the streets in PE9 and across South 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.