5 Amble Close, Lincoln, LN1 3PJ
About 5 Amble Close
5 Amble Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Lincoln (LN1 3PJ). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2014) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Across 2003–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £146,000 sits 67.8% above the 2012 sale of £87,000. Last sold in September 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 Mar 2024
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Window efficiency improved
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Planning history
5 Amble Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
22applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 5 Amble Close
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
5 Amble Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
£146,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 9 years.
£87,000
Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 9 years.
Sales timeline
23 September 2012Most recent
£87,000
-22.3%over 6 years20 July 2006
£112,000
+62.3%over 3 years10 July 2003
£69,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LN1 3PJ: £92,500 (2019–2006).
Everything we know about 5 Amble Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Amble Close homes
On floor area, 5 Amble Close runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,299
Street avg £1,431
Floor Area
67 m²
Street avg 79 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.4 t/year
Street avg 3.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Sanders Close — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
Lincoln Castle Academy. 13 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.8dB