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38 Nettleton Close, Branston

LN4 1GA

LINCOLN

Current

C

75

Potential

B

87

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in LINCOLN, LN4 1GA. The property offers 71mยฒ (764 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (75/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (87/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ945, comprising ยฃ686 for heating, ยฃ154 for hot water, and ยฃ105 for lighting. The property produces 2.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 38 Nettleton Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 75/100, this LINCOLN property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ945 are approximately ยฃ855 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 2.2 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the LN4 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property75
Average60
+25% better
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vs LINCOLN

This property75
Average63
+19% better
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vs LN4

This property75
Average59
+27% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 75/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ205/year more than the LINCOLN average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(75 points)

Potential Rating

B(87 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 12 Feb 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

38 Nettleton Close

Branston

LN4 1GA

LINCOLN

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

71.0 mยฒ

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (social)

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Efficiency Score

75 / 100

Potential: 87

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.2 tonnes/year

31 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

176 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

12 Feb 2024

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About LINCOLN

LINCOLN is situated in Lincolnshire, East Midlands. Properties in LINCOLN have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The LN4 postcode district contains over 13600 registered properties.

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ686/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ154/yr

Save ยฃ56/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ105/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, limited insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Branston Community Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขLN4 1LH

Last inspected: May 2022

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Branston Junior Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขLN4 1LH

Last inspected: May 2023

โœ“Good

Branston Church of England Infant Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขLN4 1PR
?Not yet rated

Heighington Millfield Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขLN4 1RQ

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โœ“Good

Washingborough Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.7 miles awayโ€ขLN4 1BW

Last inspected: Apr 2023

โœ“Good

The Potterhanworth Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.3 miles awayโ€ขLN4 2DT

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

Cherry Willingham Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.7 miles awayโ€ขLN3 4BD

Last inspected: Oct 2023

โœ“Good

Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.7 miles awayโ€ขLN4 2LD

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โœ“Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Very Low Crime26 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

15 incidents (58%)

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Criminal damage

3 incidents (12%)

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Anti-social behaviour

2 incidents (8%)

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Shoplifting

2 incidents (8%)

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Burglary

1 incidents (4%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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