What kind of home is 14 Birch Close, LN6 8LR?

14 Birch Close, LN6 8LR is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 14 Birch Close, LN6 8LR sell for?

14 Birch Close, LN6 8LR last sold for £185,000 in April 2022, around 4 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 14 Birch Close, LN6 8LR?

The current EPC rating for 14 Birch Close, LN6 8LR is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in December 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Birch Close, LN6 8LR?

14 Birch Close, LN6 8LR has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Birch Close, LN6 8LR use?

The latest EPC at 14 Birch Close, LN6 8LR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Birch Close, LN6 8LR?

14 Birch Close, LN6 8LR 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 14 Birch Close, LN6 8LR in?

14 Birch Close, LN6 8LR sits in North Hykeham, Lincoln, Lincoln. It falls within the LN6 postcode district in Lincolnshire.

What is crime like near 14 Birch Close, LN6 8LR?

Police records around 14 Birch Close, LN6 8LR 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 14 Birch Close, LN6 8LR?

The closest primary school to 14 Birch Close, LN6 8LR is Fosse Way Academy (87m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sir Robert Pattinson Academy (616m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 14 Birch Close, LN6 8LR?

The closest bus stop to 14 Birch Close, LN6 8LR is Ash Grove, 155m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Birch Close, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 8LR

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14 Birch Close

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

14 Birch Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in North Hykeham, Lincoln, Lincoln (LN6 8LR). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £232,000 is 25.4% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£218/sq ft) was about 35.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2022 at £185,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Dec 2021

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Nov 2015

EPC improved fromE54toD61

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

44%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Birch Close, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 8LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Birch 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£232,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2022)

£185,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 April 2022Most recent
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LN6 8LR: £191,100 (2022–2021).

Nearby sales in LN6 8LR

On the street

Versus other Birch Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 14 Birch Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,342

Street avg £1,989

Above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Ash Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Fosse Way Academy. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LN6 8LR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LN6 8LR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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