What kind of home is 4 Cottesford Place, LN2 1QF?

4 Cottesford Place, LN2 1QF is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 4 Cottesford Place, LN2 1QF last change hands?

4 Cottesford Place, LN2 1QF last sold for £691,000 in August 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £172,500 in August 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Cottesford Place, LN2 1QF appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 1997 and August 2014, 4 Cottesford Place, LN2 1QF rose from £172,500 to £691,000, a change of £518,500. That works out to roughly +8.5% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Cottesford Place, LN2 1QF have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Cottesford Place, LN2 1QF is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Cottesford Place, LN2 1QF?

4 Cottesford Place, LN2 1QF has a recorded floor area of 183 m² (1,970 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Cottesford Place, LN2 1QF use?

The latest EPC at 4 Cottesford Place, LN2 1QF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 4 Cottesford Place, LN2 1QF have?

4 Cottesford Place, LN2 1QF has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey side extension and two-storey side extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Cottesford Place, LN2 1QF?

4 Cottesford Place, LN2 1QF is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 4 Cottesford Place, LN2 1QF in?

4 Cottesford Place, LN2 1QF sits in Lincoln. It falls within the LN2 postcode district.

Is 4 Cottesford Place, LN2 1QF in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Cottesford Place, LN2 1QF show an average of 502 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 4 Cottesford Place, LN2 1QF?

The closest primary school to 4 Cottesford Place, LN2 1QF is Westgate Academy (317m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lincoln UTC (458m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Cottesford Place, LN2 1QF?

The closest bus stop to 4 Cottesford Place, LN2 1QF is Bailgate Methodist Church, 96m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Cottesford Place, James Street, Lincoln, LN2 1QF

3 sales on record7 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

183 m²

1970 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Cottesford Place

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

4 Cottesford Place is a four-bedroom detached house in Lincoln (LN2 1QF). It has a recorded floor area of 183 m² (around 1970 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

7 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused, 1 pending. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. An application is currently awaiting a decision. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. At 183 m² it's 22.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (149 m² median across 3 EPCs). Last changed hands 12 years ago, in August 2014. Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £885,000 is 28.1% above the 2014 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4

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Energy

Energy performance

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

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Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromD58toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%35%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2026from Jan 2014

Low Energy Lighting

35%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Cottesford Place, James Street, Lincoln, LN2 1QF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Cottesford Place has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

7 applications on record at 4 Cottesford Place, James Street, Lincoln, LN2 1QF

6decisions2extensions17documents5nearby

Flagged:Listed building

May 2010
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Erection of a two storey side extension and associated improvements to existing property. (In accordance with agents email sent 19th April and revised drawing number LNBU 189154-03A received 26th April 2010)
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
2010/0187/F
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More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksJun 2018Decision
ConditionsMay 2018Decision

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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.

Latest sale on 4 Cottesford Place was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£885,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.5% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£691,000

Growth on file: 8.5% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

20 August 2014Most recent
£691,000
+34.2%over 4 years
9 December 2009
£515,000
+198.6%over 12 years
11 August 1997
£172,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LN2 1QF: £601,000 (2025–2008).

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Versus other Cottesford Place homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 4 Cottesford Place runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,776

Street avg £4,126

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Floor Area

183 m²

Street avg 151 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 10.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

502/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bailgate Methodist Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Westgate Academy. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LN2 1QF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for LN2 1QF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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