What type of property is 8 Goldfinch Close, LN6 5SF?

8 Goldfinch Close, LN6 5SF is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Goldfinch Close, LN6 5SF?

8 Goldfinch Close, LN6 5SF last sold for £185,000 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £116,500 in March 2011, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Goldfinch Close, LN6 5SF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2011 and April 2025, 8 Goldfinch Close, LN6 5SF rose from £116,500 to £185,000, a change of £68,500. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Goldfinch Close, LN6 5SF have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Goldfinch Close, LN6 5SF is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Goldfinch Close, LN6 5SF?

8 Goldfinch Close, LN6 5SF has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LN6 5SF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Goldfinch Close, LN6 5SF heated?

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

What council tax band is 8 Goldfinch Close, LN6 5SF?

8 Goldfinch Close, LN6 5SF 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.

Where is 8 Goldfinch Close, LN6 5SF located?

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

Is 8 Goldfinch Close, LN6 5SF in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Goldfinch Close, LN6 5SF show an average of 429 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Goldfinch Close, LN6 5SF?

The closest primary school to 8 Goldfinch Close, LN6 5SF is Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School (267m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 8 Goldfinch Close, LN6 5SF?

The closest bus stop to 8 Goldfinch Close, LN6 5SF is Lapwing Close, 116m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Goldfinch Close, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln, LN6 5SF

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Goldfinch Close

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

8 Goldfinch Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Skellingthorpe, Lincoln, Lincoln (LN6 5SF). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

It changed hands recently, sold April 2025 for £185,000. Across 2011–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £214,000 is 15.7% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£273/sq ft) was about 42.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 63 m² it's 16% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (75 m² median across 11 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Jun 2010

Low Energy Lighting

37%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

8 Goldfinch Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Goldfinch Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£214,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£185,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

7 April 2025Most recent
£185,000
+58.8%over 14 years
18 March 2011
£116,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LN6 5SF: £198,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in LN6 5SF

On the street

Versus other Goldfinch Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

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

Price per m²

£2,937

Street avg £2,423

Strongly above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.6 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.

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1 Dene Road, Skellingthorpe

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1 Goldfinch Close, Skellingthorpe

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Lincoln report

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

Crime

429/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Lapwing Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 5SF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LN6 5SF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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