What kind of home is 5 Dorset Street, LN2 5NS?

5 Dorset Street, LN2 5NS is a mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Dorset Street, LN2 5NS last change hands?

5 Dorset Street, LN2 5NS last sold for £120,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £15,000 in January 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Dorset Street, LN2 5NS changed over time?

Across 5 sales between January 1995 and March 2023, 5 Dorset Street, LN2 5NS rose from £15,000 to £120,000, a change of £105,000. That works out to roughly +7.7% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Dorset Street, LN2 5NS?

The current EPC rating for 5 Dorset Street, LN2 5NS is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Dorset Street, LN2 5NS?

5 Dorset Street, LN2 5NS has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Dorset Street, LN2 5NS use?

The latest EPC at 5 Dorset Street, LN2 5NS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Dorset Street, LN2 5NS?

5 Dorset Street, LN2 5NS 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.

Which area is 5 Dorset Street, LN2 5NS in?

5 Dorset Street, LN2 5NS sits in Lincoln. It falls within the LN2 postcode district in Lincolnshire.

What is crime like near 5 Dorset Street, LN2 5NS?

Police records around 5 Dorset Street, LN2 5NS 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 5 Dorset Street, LN2 5NS?

The closest primary school to 5 Dorset Street, LN2 5NS is Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School (615m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lincoln Christ's Hospital School (1.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Dorset Street, LN2 5NS?

The closest bus stop to 5 Dorset Street, LN2 5NS is Hartley Street, 187m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Dorset Street, Lincoln, LN2 5NS

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Dorset Street

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

5 Dorset Street is a mid-terrace house in Lincoln (LN2 5NS). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was E, 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; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).

Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£145/sq ft) was about 50.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £120,000 in March 2023.

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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)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Feb 2012

EPC improved fromE49toD55

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Dorset Street, Lincoln, LN2 5NS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Dorset Street 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.

Price for 5 Dorset Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£124,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£120,000

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

29 March 2023Most recent
£120,000
+33.3%over 10 years
28 June 2012
£90,000
-1.6%over 4 years
8 May 2008
£91,500
+74.3%over 5 years
19 September 2002
£52,500
+250.0%over 7 years
13 January 1995
£15,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LN2 5NS: £102,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in LN2 5NS

On the street

Versus other Dorset Street homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 5 Dorset Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,558

Street avg £1,281

Above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Below

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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.

£124k

1 Dorset Street

LN2 5NS

3 bed1 bath

£126k

1 3, Friars Lane

LN2 5AL

£126k

1 Devon Street

LN2 5NT

2 bed1 bath

£127k

1 Eastfield Street

LN2 5ES

2 bed1 bath

£130k

1 Fairfield Street

LN2 5NE

2 bed1 bath

£118k

1 Bernard Street

LN2 5ND

£131k

1 Cromwell Street

LN2 5LP

1 bed

£117k

1 Brayland Terrace, Monks Road

LN2 5PZ

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

0.2 km

Hartley Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School. 17 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 5NS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LN2 5NS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Dorset Street, Lincoln, LN2 5NS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.