What type of property is 50 Friars Lane, LN2 5AL?

50 Friars Lane, LN2 5AL is a semi-detached house.

When did 50 Friars Lane, LN2 5AL last change hands?

50 Friars Lane, LN2 5AL last sold for £185,000 in January 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £125,000 in July 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 50 Friars Lane, LN2 5AL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between July 2007 and January 2016, 50 Friars Lane, LN2 5AL rose from £125,000 to £185,000, a change of £60,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 50 Friars Lane, LN2 5AL have?

The current EPC rating for 50 Friars Lane, LN2 5AL is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2015 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 50 Friars Lane, LN2 5AL?

50 Friars Lane, LN2 5AL has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (1,399 sq ft). That makes it about 105% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LN2 5AL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 50 Friars Lane, LN2 5AL heated?

The latest EPC at 50 Friars Lane, LN2 5AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 50 Friars Lane, LN2 5AL?

50 Friars Lane, LN2 5AL is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 50 Friars Lane, LN2 5AL located?

50 Friars Lane, LN2 5AL sits in Lincoln. It falls within the LN2 postcode district in Lincolnshire.

What is crime like near 50 Friars Lane, LN2 5AL?

Police records around 50 Friars Lane, LN2 5AL 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.

Which schools serve 50 Friars Lane, LN2 5AL?

The closest primary school to 50 Friars Lane, LN2 5AL is The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy (648m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lincoln College (212m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 50 Friars Lane, LN2 5AL?

The closest bus stop to 50 Friars Lane, LN2 5AL is Unity Square, 57m away. The nearest bus option is Central Bus Station, 479m away.

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50 Friars Lane, Lincoln, LN2 5AL

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

130 m²

1399 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 50 Friars Lane

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

50 Friars Lane is a semi-detached house in Lincoln (LN2 5AL). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 130 m² the property is well over the postcode median (63 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last sold in January 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. Across 2007–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £216,000 is 16.8% above the 2016 sale price.

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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 3)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2015from May 2015

EPC improved fromE48toD59

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

38%94%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2023from Nov 2015

EPC improved fromD59toC73

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 50 Friars Lane, Lincoln, LN2 5AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

50 Friars Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

63 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.

50 Friars Lane changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£216,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£185,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

21 January 2016Most recent
£185,000
+76.3%
25 August 2015
£104,950
-16.0%over 8 years
10 July 2007
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LN2 5AL: £190,000 (2023–2015).

Nearby sales in LN2 5AL

On the street

Versus other Friars Lane homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

50 Friars Lane outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,423

Street avg £1,643

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Floor Area

130 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

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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.

£215k

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1 Bathurst Street

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1 Eastbourne Street

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1 Clarina Street

LN2 5LZ

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1 Claremont Street

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Unity Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Lincoln College. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LN2 5AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LN2 5AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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