What kind of home is 8 Martin Close, LN6 5SD?

8 Martin Close, LN6 5SD is a detached house.

When did 8 Martin Close, LN6 5SD last change hands?

8 Martin Close, LN6 5SD last sold for £243,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £51,500 in September 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Martin Close, LN6 5SD?

Across 3 sales between September 2000 and November 2023, 8 Martin Close, LN6 5SD rose from £51,500 to £243,000, a change of £191,500. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Martin Close, LN6 5SD?

The current EPC rating for 8 Martin Close, LN6 5SD is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in January 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Martin Close, LN6 5SD?

8 Martin Close, LN6 5SD has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Martin Close, LN6 5SD use?

The latest EPC at 8 Martin Close, LN6 5SD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Martin Close, LN6 5SD?

8 Martin Close, LN6 5SD is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 8 Martin Close, LN6 5SD in?

8 Martin Close, LN6 5SD sits in Skellingthorpe, Lincoln, Lincoln. It falls within the LN6 postcode district in Lincolnshire.

Is 8 Martin Close, LN6 5SD in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Martin Close, LN6 5SD show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Martin Close, LN6 5SD?

The closest primary school to 8 Martin Close, LN6 5SD is Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School (172m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 8 Martin Close, LN6 5SD?

The closest bus stop to 8 Martin Close, LN6 5SD is Mallard Close, 71m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Martin Close, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln, LN6 5SD

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Martin Close

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

8 Martin Close is a detached house in Skellingthorpe, Lincoln, Lincoln (LN6 5SD). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2016) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2000–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£275/sq ft) was about 52% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2023 for £243,000.

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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.

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 20 Jan 2026

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Martin Close, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln, LN6 5SD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Martin Close has no planning applications on record.

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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 8 Martin Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£245,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£243,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

15 November 2023Most recent
£243,000
+55.3%over 7 years
31 March 2016
£156,500
+203.9%over 15 years
14 September 2000
£51,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LN6 5SD: £170,000 (2022–2017).

Nearby sales in LN6 5SD

On the street

Versus other Martin Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 8 Martin Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,963

Street avg £2,345

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 79 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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

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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

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

Mallard Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LN6 5SD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LN6 5SD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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