NG34 8SW postcode in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire
NG34 8SW is a postcode in North Kesteven, in the Sleaford Holdingham ward. It is in the Sleaford and North Hykeham parliamentary constituency and the Lincolnshire police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where NG34 8SW is, and what is near it
- NG34 8SW
- Other postcodes in NG34 8: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.0182, longitude -0.3786)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after NG34 8SW?
- North KestevenDistrict council North Kesteven: bins, council tax, planning
- LincolnshireCounty council Lincolnshire: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around NG34 8SW Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- LincolnshirePolice force area
- Sleaford and North HykehamParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Dr Caroline Johnson (Conservative), as Parliament lists them. Contact Dr Caroline Johnson
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at NG34 8SW?
25% of the homes and businesses at NG34 8SW can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and none gigabit, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at NG34 8SW?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for NG34 8SW.
Check the bin days for NG34 8SW on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is NG34 8SW at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Low riskThe Environment Agency counts 10 homes and businesses at NG34 8SW. 7 are in an area at low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 2 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across North Kesteven
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for NG34 8SW: 1,507 properties in North Kesteven are at high risk (2.1% of all its properties). All the figures for North Kesteven
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of NG34 8SW is in one of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for it at 22:14 on 22 October 2026.
- Tributaries of the lower River Witham from Blankney to SleafordFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tributaries of the lower River Witham from Blankney to Sleaford
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 22:14 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near NG34 8SW?
Homes in NG34 8 sold for a typical £221,500 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 152 sales, down 5.7% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £275,500 77 sales
- Semi-detached £184,000 50 sales
- Terraced £182,000 24 sales
- Flat or maisonette 1 sale, too few to price
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole NG34 district: a typical £220,000 from 579 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in NG34 8SW
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in NG34 8SW from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near NG34 8SW?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 920 homes in the neighbourhood around NG34 8SW. Over half of them (60%) are in council tax band A. More were built from 2010 to 2019 than in any other period (20%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in North Kesteven for 2026‑27: £2,338. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,559 (band A) to £2,857 (band E); band A, the most common, is £1,559.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 550 (60%) | £1,559 |
| Band B | about 160 (17%) | £1,818 |
| Band C | about 110 (12%) | £2,078 |
| Band D | about 80 (9%) | £2,338 |
| Band E | about 20 (2%) | £2,857 |
| Band F | withheld | £3,377 |
| Band G | withheld | £3,896 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,676 |
When the homes were built
- 1% Before 1900
- None 1900 to 1918
- 11% 1919 to 1939
- 19% 1945 to 1964
- 9% 1965 to 1982
- 19% 1983 to 1999
- 1% 2000 to 2009
- 20% 2010 to 2019
- 19% 2020 or later
1900 to 1918: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for North Kesteven before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of NG34 8SW is in (ONS area E01026230), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near NG34 8SW?
The nearest open schools to NG34 8SW, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to NG34 8SW?
The nearest railway station to the centre of NG34 8SW is Ruskington Rail Station, 2.6 km away in a straight line.
- Ruskington Rail Station Railway station 2.6 kmCycle
- Sleaford Rail Station Railway station 3.3 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
No bus stop within 400 metres in the Department for Transport's register.
More stations near NG34 8SW, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near NG34 8SW?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of NG34 8SW, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Sleaford Medical Group Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 01529 303301 2.9 kmCycle
- Ruskington Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01526 832204 3.7 kmCycle
- Millview Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 01529 460213 6.2 kmDrive
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near NG34 8SW?
The nearest charging points to the centre of NG34 8SW, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 2.9 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near NG34 8SW?
The nearest to the centre of NG34 8SW, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Eastgate Dental Surgery Phone 01529 305719 2.8 kmCycle
- Sleaford Smile Centre Phone 01529 304136 2.9 kmCycle
- The Dental Design Studio Sleaford Phone 01529 410600 3.0 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to NG34 8SW?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Grantham and District Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2026 · Phone 01522 573982 20.6 kmDrive
- Boston West Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2026 · Phone 01205 591860 23.6 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near NG34 8SW?
The nearest care homes to the centre of NG34 8SW, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Ashdene Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01529 304872 2.3 kmCycle
- Glenholme Holdingham Grange Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2024 · Phone 01529 406000 2.5 kmCycle
- Sleaford Hall Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2026 · Phone 01529 543160 2.6 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near NG34 8SW?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of NG34 8SW, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, 65 Northgate Mon to Sat 9am to 9pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 0121 519 5431 2.8 kmCycle
- Clover House Pharmacy Mon to Thu 9am to 6pm; Fri 6:30am to 10:30pm; Sat 7am to 10pm; Sun closed · Phone 01529 302051 2.9 kmCycle
- The Riverside Pharmacy Mon to Sat 9am to 2pm, 3pm to 9pm; Sun 8am to 6pm · Phone 01529 301830 2.9 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near NG34 8SW?
The nearest vets to the centre of NG34 8SW on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Kirks Vets 1.4 kmCycle
- Medivet Quarrington 5.6 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is NG34 8SW in a conservation area?
The centre of NG34 8SW is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near NG34 8SW?
Police.uk records 4 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of NG34 8SW in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for NG34 8SW
- Ward
- Sleaford Holdingham
- Parish
- Sleaford
- Region
- East Midlands
- Country
- England
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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