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26 Lowgate Lane, Bicker, Boston, PE20 3DG

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
97 m²
1044 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 26 Lowgate Lane

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

26 Lowgate Lane is a three-bedroom detached house in Bicker, Boston, Boston (PE20 3DG). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on oil.

Held since November 2009 — that's 17 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 2004–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £232,000 sits 77.8% above the 2009 sale of £130,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£125/sq ft) was about 19.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Heating systemOil
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Lowgate Lane

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Jun 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2018from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromF26toD59
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Lowgate Lane, Bicker, Boston, PE20 3DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Lowgate Lane has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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 fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£232,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.9% per year over 5 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2009)

£130,500

Growth on file: -1.9% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 November 2009Most recent

    £130,500

    -10.0%over 5 years
  2. 27 May 2004

    £145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PE20 3DG: £205,000 (2024–2014).

On the street

Versus other Lowgate Lane homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 26 Lowgate Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,345

Street avg £1,221

Above

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Lowgate Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Boston district page.

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

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Low Gate Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

2.3 km

Cowley Academy. 2 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 PE20 3DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PE20 3DG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PE20 3DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 26 Lowgate Lane, Bicker, Boston, PE20 3DG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.