John Smith Close, Willoughby, Alford
House prices, sold prices and local information for LN13 9NZ.
At a glance
9 property sales on John Smith Close, Willoughby, Alford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 11 Aug 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £219,278. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on John Smith Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. John Smith Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all LN13 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £219,278 | 11 Aug 2025 |
Sold prices on John Smith Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14, John Smith Close LN13 9NZ | 11 Aug 2025 | £178,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, John Smith Close LN13 9NZ | 17 Sep 2021 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, John Smith Close LN13 9NZ | 28 Sep 2018 | £225,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, John Smith Close LN13 9NZ | 29 Aug 2018 | £257,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, John Smith Close LN13 9NZ | 3 Aug 2018 | £237,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, John Smith Close LN13 9NZ | 22 Jun 2018 | £235,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, John Smith Close LN13 9NZ | 8 Jun 2018 | £235,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, John Smith Close LN13 9NZ | 3 Oct 2016 | £165,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, John Smith Close LN13 9NZ | 7 Jun 2016 | £161,500 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8, John Smith Close | £235,000 (Jun 2018) → £280,000 (Sep 2021) | +19% over 3 yrs |
| 3, John Smith Close | £161,500 (Jun 2016) → £225,000 (Sep 2018) | +39% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near John Smith Close
Crime
2 crimes were reported within about a mile of John Smith Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
John Smith Close is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Lincolnshire East Coast Rivers Flood alert area
- Area at risk from the furthest extent of tidal flooding between Bilsby and Thorpe St Peter Flood alert area
- River Steeping Flood alert area
- Far extent of tidal flooding from the Lincolnshire coastline Flood alert area
- Tidal flooding of areas near the Lincolnshire coastline Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near John Smith Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby 145 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Nearest bus stops
- Demand Responsive Area 1 min walk
- Virginia House (opp, Station Road) 2 min walk
- Virginia House (adj, Station Road) 2 min walk
- Primary School (adj, B1196) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Merton Lodge Surgery
33 West Street, Alford · 2.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 920 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 9.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 37.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,974 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in LN13
- Bridgeways£217k
- Hazel Walk£145k
- Hamilton Road£200k
- West Street£139k
- Chauntry Road£192k
- Main Road£285k
- South Street£145k
- Alford Road£147k
- Main Road£288k
- Mumby Meadows£265k
- Finsbury Street£131k
- Mumby Road£293k