What type of property is 2 Rectory Lane, NG23 5BH?

2 Rectory Lane, NG23 5BH is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 2 Rectory Lane, NG23 5BH sell for?

2 Rectory Lane, NG23 5BH last sold for £390,000 in August 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £135,000 in February 2006, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Rectory Lane, NG23 5BH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2006 and August 2017, 2 Rectory Lane, NG23 5BH rose from £135,000 to £390,000, a change of £255,000. That works out to roughly +9.7% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Rectory Lane, NG23 5BH?

The current EPC rating for 2 Rectory Lane, NG23 5BH is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Rectory Lane, NG23 5BH?

2 Rectory Lane, NG23 5BH has a recorded floor area of 215 m² (2,314 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 56% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NG23 5BH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Rectory Lane, NG23 5BH heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Rectory Lane, NG23 5BH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Rectory Lane, NG23 5BH?

2 Rectory Lane, NG23 5BH is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 Rectory Lane, NG23 5BH located?

2 Rectory Lane, NG23 5BH sits in Claypole, Newark, Newark. It falls within the NG23 postcode district in Lincolnshire.

Which schools serve 2 Rectory Lane, NG23 5BH?

The closest primary school to 2 Rectory Lane, NG23 5BH is The Claypole Church of England Primary School (108m).

How well connected is 2 Rectory Lane, NG23 5BH?

The closest bus stop to 2 Rectory Lane, NG23 5BH is Primary School, 115m away. In total there are 13 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Rectory Lane, Claypole, Newark, NG23 5BH

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

215 m²

2314 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 2 Rectory Lane

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

2 Rectory Lane is a five-bedroom detached house in Claypole, Newark, Newark (NG23 5BH). It has a recorded floor area of 215 m² (around 2314 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 215 m² the property is well over the postcode median (138 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). Last sold in August 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Across 2006–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £494,000 is 26.7% above the 2017 sale price.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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 2024

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Jul 2012

Heating Controls

Full ControlProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Rectory Lane, Claypole, Newark, NG23 5BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Rectory Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

Latest sale on 2 Rectory Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£494,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.7% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£390,000

Growth on file: 9.7% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

10 August 2017Most recent
£390,000
+188.9%over 11 years
3 February 2006
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NG23 5BH: £288,500 (2023–2013).

Nearby sales in NG23 5BH

On the street

Versus other Rectory Lane homes

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

On epc rating, 2 Rectory Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,814

Street avg £2,351

On par

Floor Area

215 m²

Street avg 129 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Newark report

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

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Primary School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

The Claypole Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NG23 5BH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NG23 5BH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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