2 The Ropery, Lincoln, LN1 1EL
About 2 The Ropery
2 The Ropery is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Lincoln (LN1 1EL). It has a recorded floor area of 170 m² (around 1830 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since October 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views.
At 170 m² it's 29.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (131 m² median across 11 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £414,000 is 32.7% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£171/sq ft) was about 15.6% below the postcode norm. Sold June 2021 for £312,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms3
- Open-plan layoutYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- ParkingOff road
- BalconyYes
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 4 May 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
External or internal wall insulation added
Roof insulation improved
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
2 The Ropery has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
131 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.
£414,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£312,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
3 June 2021Most recent
£312,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LN1 1EL: £375,000 (2025–2021).
Versus other The Ropery homes
Price per m² for 2 The Ropery lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,835
Street avg £2,453
Floor Area
170 m²
Street avg 132 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.6 t/year
Street avg 3.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
247/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Age UK — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Lincoln UTC. 18 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.9dB







