Merlin Close Eagle, North Kesteven
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (LN6), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28000177.
- Sales: 22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £366,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 4).
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in North Kesteven costs £2,338 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Swinderby, about 3 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 29 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Woodland Medical Practice, about 6 km (3.7 miles) away.
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £366,000 | £366,000 | £366,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £366,500 | £363,000 | £370,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £271,500 | £271,500 | £271,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £227,000 | £227,000 | £227,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £248,975 | £248,000 | £249,950 |
| 2009 | 3 | £219,000 | £184,000 | £235,000 |
| 2008 | 4 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £247,950 |
| 2007 | 1 | £247,000 | £247,000 | £247,000 |
| 2006 | 4 | £235,000 | £80,000 | £249,950 |
| 2002 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2024 | 5 LN6 9DF | Detached | £366,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2021 | 17 LN6 9DF | Detached | £363,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2021 | 11 LN6 9DF | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2018 | 17 LN6 9DF | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2017 | 7 LN6 9DF | Detached | £271,500 | |
| 20 Dec 2012 | 6 LN6 9DF | Detached | £235,000 | New build. |
| 6 Oct 2011 | 2 LN6 9DF | Detached | £227,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Oct 2010 | 8 LN6 9DF | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 14 May 2010 | 4 LN6 9DF | Detached | £248,000 | New build. |
| 14 Dec 2009 | 5 LN6 9DF | Detached | £219,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2009 | 3 LN6 9DF | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 9 Oct 2009 | 15 LN6 9DF | Detached | £184,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2008 | 7 LN6 9DF | Detached | £70,000 | New build. |
| 7 Nov 2008 | 11 LN6 9DF | Detached | £70,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2008 | 11 LN6 9DF | Detached | £70,000 | |
| 29 Feb 2008 | 9 LN6 9DF | Detached | £247,950 | New build. |
| 27 Jul 2007 | 3 LN6 9DF | Detached | £247,000 | New build. |
| 4 Dec 2006 | 1 LN6 9DF | Semi-detached | £225,000 | New build. |
| 24 Nov 2006 | 17 LN6 9DF | Detached | £249,950 | New build. |
| 20 Oct 2006 | 19 LN6 9DF | Detached | £245,000 | New build. |
| 10 Oct 2006 | 5 LN6 9DF | Detached | £80,000 | New build. |
| 25 Oct 2002 | 2 LN6 9DF | Detached | £175,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 123 m². Most common: House, detached (7); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 2007 onwards (4); 2003-2006 (2); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in North Kesteven in 2026-27: Band D £2,338 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,559 | £1,818 | £2,078 | £2,338 | £2,857 | £3,377 | £3,896 | £4,676 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (25% of about 1,150 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- HOLLY COTTAGE, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| LN6 9DF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LN6 9DG | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 3 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 29 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LN6 9DF | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| LN6 9DG | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Swinderby 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Hykeham 209,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Collingham 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hilltop Close Eagle | 70 m |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 48 km (30 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | East Midlands Airport EMA | 59 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Woodland Medical Practice | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Daytom Pharmacy | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | North Hykeham Health Centre | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) |
| Hospital | St Georges Hospital | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) |
| Police station | Birchwood Police station | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Esso Thorpe-on-the-Hill, Lincoln Relief Road Cashzone | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 880 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 300 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Remains of a preceptory, fishponds and post-medieval gardens at Eagle Hall, a scheduled monument, 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Remains of a preceptory, fishponds and post-medieval gardens at Eagle Hall | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Westwoods | Wood | 940 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Slack's Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Eagle Hall High Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| The Birchwood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Hurn Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Cocked Hat Plantation | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 North Kesteven: see them on the North Kesteven page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 200 m | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Village Hall LN6 9DG | Other catering premises | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Nov 2005 |
| Eagle Post Office LN6 9DG | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| The Struggler Inn LN6 9DG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2015 |
| Lynn Hyde LN6 9DG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Eagle House LN6 9DL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Eagle County Primary School LN6 9EJ | School/college/university | 160 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2014 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lincoln Road (40); On or near Merlin Close (9); On or near Eagle Moor (5); On or near Hilltop Close (2); On or near William And Henry Mews (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 40% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Lincoln Road · Manor Close · Church Lane · Falcon Close · Hilltop Close · Church Close · Fledgling Close · Swinderby Road · Back Lane · Kestrel Rise · Daltons Close
All the streets in LN6 and across North Kesteven.
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.