What kind of home is 8 Cotton Smith Way, LN2 2XT?

8 Cotton Smith Way, LN2 2XT is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 8 Cotton Smith Way, LN2 2XT?

8 Cotton Smith Way, LN2 2XT last sold for £185,000 in September 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £61,500 in February 1997, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Cotton Smith Way, LN2 2XT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 1997 and September 2014, 8 Cotton Smith Way, LN2 2XT rose from £61,500 to £185,000, a change of £123,500. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Cotton Smith Way, LN2 2XT?

The current EPC rating for 8 Cotton Smith Way, LN2 2XT is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Cotton Smith Way, LN2 2XT?

8 Cotton Smith Way, LN2 2XT has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LN2 2XT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Cotton Smith Way, LN2 2XT use?

The latest EPC at 8 Cotton Smith Way, LN2 2XT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Cotton Smith Way, LN2 2XT?

8 Cotton Smith Way, LN2 2XT is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Cotton Smith Way, LN2 2XT in?

8 Cotton Smith Way, LN2 2XT sits in Nettleham, Lincoln, Lincoln. It falls within the LN2 postcode district in Lincolnshire.

What is crime like near 8 Cotton Smith Way, LN2 2XT?

Police records around 8 Cotton Smith Way, LN2 2XT show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Cotton Smith Way, LN2 2XT?

The closest primary school to 8 Cotton Smith Way, LN2 2XT is The Nettleham Infant and Nursery School (591m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 8 Cotton Smith Way, LN2 2XT?

The closest bus stop to 8 Cotton Smith Way, LN2 2XT is Cotton Smith Way, 111m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Cotton Smith Way, Nettleham, Lincoln, LN2 2XT

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Cotton Smith Way

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

8 Cotton Smith Way is a three-bedroom detached house in Nettleham, Lincoln, Lincoln (LN2 2XT). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2014 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 Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £278,000 sits 50.3% above the 2014 sale of £185,000. 12 years since the last transfer (September 2014).

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromD61toC70

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

62%92%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Cotton Smith Way, Nettleham, Lincoln, LN2 2XT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Cotton Smith Way has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£278,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£185,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

4 September 2014Most recent
£185,000
+200.8%over 17 years
28 February 1997
£61,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LN2 2XT: £290,000 (2022–2019).

Nearby sales in LN2 2XT

On the street

Versus other Cotton Smith Way homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 8 Cotton Smith Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,126

Street avg £2,438

Below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 92 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£271k

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£180k

1 Brattleby Crescent

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£350k

1 Broad Dale Close, Sudbrooke

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4 bed

£187k

1 Baker Drive, Nettleham

LN2 2FR

2 bed1 bath

£177k

1 Aima Court, Nettleham

LN2 2XW

2 bed1 bath

£440k

1 Beresford Drive, Sudbrooke

LN2 2YH

4 bed2 bath

£174k

1 Burwell Close

LN2 2JB

2 bed

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.

Full Lincoln report

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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cotton Smith Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

The Nettleham Infant and Nursery School. 3 schools nearby.

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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 LN2 2XT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LN2 2XT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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