Area Info for Fosdyke (Lincolnshire)

Fosdyke, Lincolnshire, UK

Fosdyke is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, in the East Midlands region of England. It is situated near the River Welland, approximately 8 miles south of the town of Spalding and about 20 miles south of Lincoln, the county city.

History and Name

The name Fosdyke is believed to derive from Old English, possibly meaning "fossa" (ditch or trench) and "cai" (cage or enclosure), indicating the area's historical landscape features. The village has a long history, with references dating back several centuries, and has traditionally been a rural community with an economy based on agriculture.

Geography and Environment

Fosdyke is characterised by its flat, low-lying landscape typical of Fosdyke is characterised by its flat, low-lying landscape typical of the Lincolnshire Fens. The area is known for its rich farmland, and the village is close to several waterways, including the River Welland. The surrounding environment includes fenlands, which are important for both agriculture and wildlife habitats.

Community and Amenities

The village of Fosdyke is small, with a close-knit community. It features a few local amenities, including a pub, a church, and some farms. Due to its size, residents often rely on nearby towns for additional services and shopping facilities.

Transport

Transport links in Fosdyke are primarily via road, with the A17 trunk road providing access to larger towns and cities. The nearest railway stations are in Spalding and Boston, offering connections to larger urban centres. Public transport options are limited, typical of rural villages in the region.

Additional Information

Fosdyke's rural setting and proximity to natural waterways make it a peaceful location, often appreciated for its scenic views and outdoor activities such as walking and birdwatching. The village's history and environment reflect the broader characteristics of the Lincolnshire Fens area.
Education
School
The Fourfields Church of England School, Sutterton2.29 miles
Park Avenue, Sutterton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 2JN
Thomas Middlecott Academy2.97 miles
Edinburgh Drive, Kirton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1JS
Kirton Primary School3.27 miles
Station Road, Kirton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1HY
The Holbeach St Mark's Church of England Primary School3.69 miles
Main Road, Holbeach St Mark`s, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 8DZ
Holbeach Bank Primary School4.44 miles
Roman Bank, Holbeach Bank, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 8BX
Surfleet Primary School4.63 miles
Station Road, Surfleet, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 4DB
Wyberton Primary School4.77 miles
Saundergate Lane, Wyberton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7BZ
Gosberton Academy4.84 miles
High Street, Gosberton, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 4NW
Gosberton House School5.04 miles
11 Westhorpe Road, Gosberton, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 4EW
Holbeach Primary School5.57 miles
Boston Road, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 7LZ
The Saint Thomas' Church of England Primary School, Boston5.58 miles
Wyberton Low Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7RZ
Weston St Mary Church of England Primary School5.60 miles
Small Drove, Weston, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6HU
University Academy Holbeach5.61 miles
Park Road, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 7PU
St George's Preparatory School & Little Dragons Preschool5.62 miles
126 London Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7HB
Whaplode Church of England Primary School5.72 miles
Mill Lane, Whaplode, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6TS
The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School5.76 miles
Spalding Road, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 7HG
Health
Clinic
Kirton Medical Centre3.43 miles
Boston Road, Kirton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1DS
Holbeach And East Elloe - Boston Road4.89 miles
Holbeach & East Elloe Hospital, Boston Road North, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 8AQ
Holbeach Osteopathic Clinic5.89 miles
Holbeach Health Clinic, 26 Park Road, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 7EE
Healthcare Service (59)6.02 miles
Croppers Lane, Freiston, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 0QX
Swineshead Medical Group6.30 miles
Fairfax House, Packhorse Lane, Swineshead, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 3JE
Swineshead Medical Group6.30 miles
Fairfax House, 1 Packhorse Lane, Swineshead, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 3JE
Mental Health Services - Beech House6.35 miles
Beech House, Toot Lane, Fishtoft, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 0AX
Fmc-Ag (Boston Dialysis Unit)6.46 miles
Boston West Business Park, Sleaford Road, Boston, PE21 8EG
Westside Surgery6.46 miles
Sleaford Road Medical Centre, Boston West Business Park, Sleaford Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8EG
Lincs Hand Surgery Clinic6.46 miles
Stuart House Surgery, Sleaford Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8EG
Lincs Health Limited - Boston6.46 miles
Sleaford Road Medical Centre, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8EG
Parkside Surgery6.50 miles
Twaney Street, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7TT
DART Services - Babbage House6.53 miles
Babbage House, West Street, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8QR
Boston Health Clinic6.66 miles
Lincoln Lane, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8RU
R & T Opticians6.69 miles
30-32 Dolphin Lane, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6EU
Parkside Surgery6.93 miles
Tawney Street, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6PF
GP
Dr Hughes & Partners2.64 miles
The Surgery, Spalding Road, Sutterton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 2ET
Dr Nw Bunting3.43 miles
Kirton Medical Centre, Boston Road, Kirton, Boston, PE20 1DS
Gosberton Medical Centre4.81 miles
Gosberton Medical Centre, Lowgate, Gosberton, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 4NL
Dr Ai Bell And Partners5.87 miles
Holbeach Medical Centre, Park Road, Holbeach, Spalding Lincs, PE12 7EE
Dr Thorpe And Partners5.89 miles
Moulton Medical Centre, High Street, Moulton, Spalding Lincs, PE12 6QB
Dr Sykes And Partners6.12 miles
Littlebury Medical Centre, Fishpond Lane, Holbeach, Lincs, PE12 7DE
Dr Craig Kelly & Partners6.30 miles
Swineshead Medical Group, Fairfax House, Packhorse Lane, Swineshead, Boston, PE20 3JE
Dr Matiti And Partners6.36 miles
Liquorpond Surgery, 10 Liquorpond Street, Boston, Lincs, PE21 8UE
Dr A Doddrell And Partners6.45 miles
Greyfriars Surgery, South Square, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6JU
Dr Lowe & Partners6.46 miles
Westside Surgery, Sleaford Road Medical Centre, Sleaford Road, Boston, PE21 8EG
Dr Peter Holmes & Partners6.46 miles
Stuart House Surgery, Sleaford Road, Boston, Lincs, PE21 8EG
Dr Lennon And Partners6.67 miles
The Surgery, Church Walk, Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3RD
Dr Pj Harris And Partners6.93 miles
Parkside Medical Centre, Tawney Street, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6PF
Dr Lennon And Partners7.48 miles
Munro Medical Centre, West Elloe Avenue, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2BY
Dr Corlett And Partners7.81 miles
Beechfield Medical Centre, Beechfield Gardens, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1UN
Pennygate Health Centre8.44 miles
Pennygate Health Centre, 210 Pennygate, Spalding, Lincs, Lincolnshire, PE11 1LT
Hospital
Maple Lodge6.35 miles
Maple Lodge, Toot Lane, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 0AX
Boston West Hospital6.46 miles
Boston West Business Park, Sleaford Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8EG
Johnson Community Hospital7.12 miles
Spalding Road, Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3DT
Pilgrim Hospital7.66 miles
Sibsey Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9QS
Rochford Unit7.66 miles
Rochford Unit, Pilgrim Hospital, Sibsey Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9QS
Department Of Psychiatry7.66 miles
Pilgrim Hospital, Sibsey Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9QS
North Cambridgeshire Hospital17.32 miles
The Park, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3AB
Ash Villa18.52 miles
Ash Villa, Willoughby Road, South Rauceby, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8QA
Orthopaedics and Spine Specialist Hospital21.61 miles
1 Stirling Way, Bretton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 8YA
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital22.09 miles
Gayton Road, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4ET
Mental Health Services (Adult Mental Health) The Fermoy Unit22.09 miles
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, King`s Lynn, PE30 4ET
BMI The Sandringham Hospital22.23 miles
Gayton Road, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4HJ
Edith Cavell Hospital22.76 miles
Bretton Gate, Bretton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9GZ
Peterborough City Hospital22.76 miles
Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate, Bretton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9GZ
The Cavell Centre22.76 miles
The Cavell Centre, Edith Cavell Healthcare Campus, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ
Horncastle War Memorial Hospital22.86 miles
North Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5DX
Pharmacy
Lincoln Co-Op Chemists Ltd3.43 miles
Boston Road, Kirton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1DS
Boots5.94 miles
27-29 High Street, Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 7DY
Lincoln Co-Op Chemists Ltd5.94 miles
16 High Street, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 7DY
Lincoln Co-Op Chemists Ltd6.38 miles
8 Liquorpond Street, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8UF
Lloydspharmacy6.45 miles
South Square, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6JU
Lloydspharmacy6.46 miles
Boston West Business Park, Sleaford Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8EG
Asda Stores Ltd6.58 miles
Sleaford Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8EQ
Lloydspharmacy6.63 miles
13 Forbes Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 0PD
Boots6.66 miles
26 Market Place, Boston, PE21 6EH
Lincoln Co-Op Chemists Ltd6.68 miles
High Street, Swineshead, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 3LH
Knight Street Pharmacy6.69 miles
22 Knight Street, Pinchbeck, Spalding, PE11 3RB
Lincoln Co-Op Chemists Ltd6.92 miles
27 Market Place, Donington, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 4ST
Parkside Pharmacy6.97 miles
Tawney Street, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6PA
West Elloe Pharmacy7.34 miles
West Elloe Avenue, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2BJ
Sainsbury's Pharmacy7.87 miles
Winfrey Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1DA
Superdrug Stores Plc7.95 miles
29 Hall Place, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1SG
Leisure
Park
HAVENSIDE5.66 miles
WESTON PLAYING FIELD5.76 miles
VERNATTS7.18 miles
BOSTON CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)7.61 miles
WITHAM WAY7.93 miles
AYSCOUGHFEE HALL (Grade II Listed)8.07 miles
PARK GREEN PROJECT8.10 miles
THE SHRUBBERIES9.12 miles
THE PINGLE16.46 miles
MAREHAM PASTURES16.80 miles
LOLLYCOCKS FIELD17.09 miles
PECKOVER HOUSE (Grade II Listed)17.12 miles
REVESBY ABBEY (Grade II Listed)18.06 miles
THE WASH18.18 miles
RAUCEBY HOSPITAL (Grade II Listed)18.36 miles
CULVERTHORPE HALL (Grade II Listed)19.03 miles
Shop
Groceries
Bob’s Convenience Store2.48 miles
One Way Street, Sutterton Lincolnshire PE20 2JQ
Coopers Convenience Store3.14 miles
47 London Road, Kirton, Boston Lincolinshire PE20 1JG
Co-op Boston3.24 miles
Kirton, PE20 1EE
Costcutter Kirton3.36 miles
17-19 Boston Road, Kirton, Lincolnshire, PE20 1DT
SPAR Wyberton4.71 miles
Spar, 65-67 Parthian Avenue, Lincolnshire, PE21 7DQ
Co-op Spalding4.96 miles
Gosberton, PE11 4NG
Co-op Spalding5.68 miles
Petrol Whaplode, PE12 6TA
Tesco Spalding (Superstore)5.74 miles
Boston Rd South, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 7LR
SPAR London Road5.85 miles
Spar Store, Dales Bakery, Lincolnshire, PE21 7RB
Londis Moulton Post Office5.89 miles
12-16 High Street, Moulton, PE12 6QB
Co-op Spalding5.98 miles
Holbeach, PE12 7AX
Tesco Boston (Superstore)6.18 miles
New Hammond Beck Rd, Wyberton Fen, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7JD
Co-op Boston6.28 miles
Skirbeck Road, PE21 6JF
Morrisons Spalding - Pinchbeck6.32 miles
Wardentree Lane, Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3UU
ALDI Queen Street6.49 miles
Boston, PE21 8XZ
Swineshead Village Store6.50 miles
Market Place, Boston Lincolnshire PE20 3LJ
Transport
Airport
Cambridge City Airport47.35 miles
Bus Stop
Village Hall (SE)0.15 miles
Village Hall (NW)0.16 miles
All Saint's Church (E)0.17 miles
All Saint's Church (W)0.18 miles
Demand Responsive Area ()0.20 miles
Cropley Garage (S)0.43 miles
White House (SE)0.47 miles
White House (NW)0.47 miles
Coastguard Station (NE)0.63 miles
Coastguard Station (SW)0.63 miles
Wash Road (NW)0.64 miles
Hilton's Lane (S)0.72 miles
Hilton's Lane (N)0.73 miles
Waste Green Lane (SE)0.80 miles
Waste Green Lane (NW)0.85 miles
Junction with Bush Green Lane (NW)0.97 miles
Ferry Port
West Lynn Ferry Landing20.04 miles
King's Lynn Ferry Landing20.17 miles
Railway Station
Boston Rail Station6.66 miles
Hubberts Bridge Rail Station7.03 miles
Spalding Rail Station8.00 miles
Swineshead Rail Station8.52 miles
Heckington Rail Station12.34 miles
Sleaford Rail Station17.17 miles
Ruskington Rail Station17.85 miles
Rauceby Rail Station18.63 miles
Wainfleet Rail Station19.27 miles
Thorpe Culvert Rail Station19.47 miles
Kings Lynn Rail Station20.65 miles
Havenhouse Rail Station20.76 miles
Ancaster Rail Station21.76 miles
Metheringham Rail Station22.90 miles
Peterborough Rail Station22.91 miles
Watlington Rail Station22.94 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (PE20 2BS)
Number of Properties in Catchment69
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)6
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)63
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
9, BELL LANE
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BS		£190,000
2024-11-13
detached
freehold
Sold 2024-11-13   £90,000
2, PUTTOCK GATE
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BX		£379,000
2024-07-31
detached
freehold
Sold 2022-11-25   £460,000
42, OLD MAIN ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BU		£165,000
2024-05-31
detached
freehold
CORNERWAYS, OLD MAIN ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BU		£215,000
2024-05-24
detached
freehold
Sold 2022-03-18   £175,000
68, OLD MAIN ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BU		£317,500
2024-05-21
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-09-04   £246,000
THE COTTAGE, WASH ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2DD		£130,000
2024-04-19
otherPropertyType
freehold
10, PUTTOCK GATE
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BX		£399,950
2024-04-16
detached (New)
freehold
12, PUTTOCK GATE
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BX		£330,000
2024-03-11
detached (New)
freehold
50, OLD MAIN ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BU		£295,000
2023-12-15
detached
freehold
BANK BUNGALOW, OLD INN LANE
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2DE		£340,000
2023-12-12
detached
freehold
1, OLD MAIN ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BU		£202,000
2023-10-06
detached
freehold
RIVERDALE, OLD INN LANE
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2DE		£200,000
2023-10-03
detached
freehold
CHURCH VIEW, MILL LANE
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BL		£270,000
2023-03-24
detached
freehold
SUNRISE, MILL LANE
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BL		£235,000
2022-09-16
detached
freehold
THE LODGE, PUTTOCK GATE
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BX		£443,700
2022-08-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-06-02   £306,000
COTE FLEUVE, WASH ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2DD		£199,950
2022-08-15
detached
freehold
FAIRVIEW, WASH ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2DD		£189,950
2022-07-19
detached
freehold
36, BELL LANE
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BS		£272,000
2022-04-20
detached
freehold
66, OLD MAIN ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BU		£218,000
2022-04-01
detached
freehold
19, OLD MAIN ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BU		£190,000
2022-02-04
otherPropertyType
freehold
10, BELL LANE
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BS		£177,500
2022-01-28
semidetached
freehold
FIELDVIEW, MAIN ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2DB		£145,000
2022-01-26
detached
freehold
61B, OLD MAIN ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BU		£325,000
2021-08-18
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-06-07   £271,000
10, RANDOLPH ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BZ		£130,000
2021-08-13
semidetached
freehold
5, WHITECROSS GATE
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BW		£187,000
2021-08-12
semidetached
freehold
MIDDLECOTT ALMSHOUSES (2), WASH ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2DG		£238,000
2021-08-03
terraced
freehold
MAYDEN, WASH ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2DD		£243,000
2021-07-09
detached
freehold
2, BELL LANE
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BS		£191,000
2021-05-21
detached
freehold
APPLE TREE HOUSE, 70, OLD MAIN ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BU		£280,000
2021-04-16
detached
freehold
47, OLD MAIN ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BU		£265,000
2021-03-19
detached
freehold
1, WHITECROSS GATE
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BW		£156,000
2021-03-01
semidetached
freehold
22, OLD MAIN ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BU		£195,000
2020-11-27
detached
freehold
36, OLD MAIN ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BU		£235,000
2020-11-11
detached
freehold
64, OLD MAIN ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BU		£170,000
2020-05-29
detached
freehold
4, RANDOLPH ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BZ		£106,000
2020-05-22
semidetached
freehold
61C, OLD MAIN ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BU		£265,000
2020-05-15
detached
freehold
2, RANDOLPH ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BZ		£117,000
2020-02-10
semidetached
freehold
ALMARA, 38, OLD MAIN ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BU		£193,000
2020-01-27
detached
freehold
27, OLD MAIN ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BU		£155,000
2020-01-24
detached
freehold
MIDDLECOTT ALMSHOUSES (1), WASH ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2DG		£255,000
2019-11-05
semidetached
freehold
MYRTLE COTTAGE, MAIN ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2DB		£160,000
2019-06-11
detached
freehold
45, OLD MAIN ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BU		£220,000
2019-05-24
detached
freehold
MIDDLECOTT ALMSHOUSES (3), WASH ROAD
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2DG		£225,000
2019-05-17
terraced
freehold
11A, BELL LANE
FOSDYKE
BOSTON
LINCOLNSHIRE
PE20 2BS		£110,000
2019-02-20
semidetached
freehold
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