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Squirrels Leap, Burton, Lincoln, LN1 2RD

EPC B5 planning records
Property type
Detached
Floor area
441 m²
4747 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 91
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About Squirrels Leap

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Squirrels Leap is a detached house in Burton, Lincoln, Lincoln (LN1 2RD). It has a recorded floor area of 441 m² (around 4747 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2026) returns a high B (score 91), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in September 2021 the rating was F, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 96). Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 441 m² the property is well over the postcode median (110 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2022–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 21.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,037,000 sits 72.8% above the 2024 sale of £600,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£126/sq ft) was about 41.7% below the postcode norm. 5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: June 2024 at £600,000.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Squirrels Leap ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
B91
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
0.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Sept 2021
EPC improved fromF21toB91
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls
AverageVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC BDetached over 300m²

Because the property is a large detached home over 300m², we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Squirrels Leap, Burton, Lincoln, LN1 2RD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 applications on record at Squirrels Leap, Burton, Lincoln, LN1 2RD

5decisions119documents1nearby
  1. Nov 2023
    Demolition And RebuildFull
    Outcome in report

    Planning application for demolition of 1no. 4 bedroom chalet bungalow and replace with 5 bedroom 1no. 2 storey dwelling, attached garage, air source heat pump and all associated works

    Documents
    50 docs on file
    Reference
    144560
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. FullDecision
  4. OutbuildingDecision

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  • The 119 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Squirrels Leap valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,037,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 21.7% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£600,000

Growth on file: 21.7% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 June 2024Most recent

    £600,000

    +52.9%over 2 years
  2. 3 May 2022

    £392,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LN1 2RD: £300,000 (2026–2024).

On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for Squirrels Leap lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,361

Street avg £2,894

Strongly below

Floor Area

441 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 9.2 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 9 years

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Squirrels Leap

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Lincoln district page.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

247/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Demand Responsive Area — bus stop.

Closest school

2.2 km

Lincoln Castle Academy. 7 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LN1 2RD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LN1 2RD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LN1 2RD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Squirrels Leap, Burton, Lincoln, LN1 2RD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.