Birch Close Lincoln, West Lindsey
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (LN2), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43495429.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £452,500 across 6 sales.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (A: 14, B: 2).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in West Lindsey costs £2,354 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Lincoln, about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 510 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 34 to 37 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Glebe Park Surgery, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 34 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | £452,500 | £415,000 | £490,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £490,000 | £490,000 | £490,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2025 | 22 LN2 4HH | Detached | £415,000 | New build. |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 10 LN2 4HH | Detached | £420,000 | New build. |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 4 LN2 4HH | Detached | £470,000 | New build. |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 8 LN2 4HH | Detached | £490,000 | New build. |
| 16 May 2025 | 6 LN2 4HH | Detached | £460,000 | New build. |
| 16 May 2025 | 14 LN2 4HH | Detached | £445,000 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2024 | 1 LN2 4HH | Detached | £490,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 149 m². Most common: House, detached (16). Built: 2022 (13); 2023 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (16).
Council tax
What each band costs in West Lindsey in 2026-27: Band D £2,354 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,570 | £1,831 | £2,093 | £2,354 | £2,877 | £3,401 | £3,924 | £4,709 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (25% of about 1,530 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 34 m and 37 m above sea level (35 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LN2 4HH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LN2 4ZW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lincoln 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Hykeham 209,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Saxilby 94,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Blackfriars Road Lincoln | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Central Bus Station Lincoln | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Car parks | Flaxengate Car Park | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | Smart Charge Charging Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 38.6 km (24 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | East Midlands Airport EMA | 72.1 km (45 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Glebe Park Surgery | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Carlton Mews Dental Surgery | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Lincoln County Hospital (Nuh) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Lincoln Abbey Police Office | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Lincolnshire Co-op - Carlton Centre, Carlton Centre, Outer Circle Road Cashzone | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,180 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 140 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | King George's Field 9.6 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 9,290 m² | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Greetwell medieval village, cultivation and post-medieval garden remains, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Greetwell medieval village, cultivation and post-medieval garden remains | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Lincoln Arboretum | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Covert | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| PC Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Brayford Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
| North Wood | Wood | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north-west |
| Turnpike Belt | Wood | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north-east |
| Briary Holt | Wood | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 18 | 18 |
None of the street's 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for West Lindsey: see them on the West Lindsey page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Carlton Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 160 m | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Giles Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Urgent improvement; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School | Nursery | 0–5 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Christian | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa LN2 4WJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Camshaws Road (13); On or near Whitefriars Road (9); On or near Reedbush Avenue (9); On or near Blackfriars Court (2); On or near Whitefriars Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 85% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Camshaws Road · Bardney Crescent · Blackfriars Court · Austacre Way · Blackfriars Walk · Whitefriars Close · Clayton Court · Whitefriars Road · Reedbush Avenue · Camshaws Road · All Saints Road · Scotby Road
All the streets in LN2 and across West Lindsey.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.