Martin Close, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln
House prices, sold prices and local information for LN6 5SD.
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At a glance
9 property sales on Martin Close, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £285,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £193,000. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Martin Close range from £156,500 to £285,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Martin Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Martin Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all LN6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 9 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £193,000 | 31 Mar 2026 |
Sold prices on Martin Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Martin Close LN6 5SD | 31 Mar 2026 | £285,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Martin Close LN6 5SD | 15 Nov 2023 | £243,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Martin Close LN6 5SD | 21 Jul 2022 | £215,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Martin Close LN6 5SD | 21 Oct 2021 | £179,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Martin Close LN6 5SD | 14 Jul 2017 | £170,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Martin Close LN6 5SD | 24 Apr 2017 | £158,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Martin Close LN6 5SD | 29 Mar 2017 | £168,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Martin Close LN6 5SD | 4 Nov 2016 | £162,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Martin Close LN6 5SD | 1 Apr 2016 | £156,500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Martin Close | £168,000 (Mar 2017) → £285,000 (Mar 2026) | +70% over 9 yrs |
| 8, Martin Close | £156,500 (Apr 2016) → £243,000 (Nov 2023) | +55% over 8 yrs |
| 4, Martin Close | £179,000 (Oct 2021) → £215,000 (Jul 2022) | +20% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Martin Close
Crime
66 crimes were reported within about a mile of Martin Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 33 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Martin Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Fossdyke Canal and Tributaries from Torksey to Lincoln including Saxilby Flood warning area
- Fossdyke Canal 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 Martin Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School 192 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| St Lawrence Church of England Primary School 196 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Woodlands Infant and Nursery School 81 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Lincoln Birchwood Junior School 253 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Lancaster School 99 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Hugh's Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy 267 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Leslie Manser Primary School 264 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| The Kingsdown Nursery School, Lincoln 76 pupils | Nursery | 2–4 | Report | 1.4 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Hykeham station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
- Saxilby station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min walk
- Lincoln Central station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Mallard Close (adj, Swallow Avenue) 1 min walk
- Mallard Close (opp, Swallow Avenue) 1 min walk
- The Holt Primary School (adj, Swallow Avenue) 2 min walk
- Lapwing Close (opp, Swallow Avenue) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Woodland Medical Practice
Jasmin Road, Lincoln · 1.2 mi - Birchwood Medical Practice
Jasmin Road, Lincoln · 1.2 mi - Boultham Park Medical Practice
Boultham Park Road, Lincoln · 2.8 mi - Richmond Medical Centre
Moor Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln · 3.1 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Skellingthorpe Food Store · 0.4 mi
- Spar Spar - Birchwood · 1.0 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Lincoln Oakwood Avenue · 1.1 mi
- Spar Spar - Birchwood Fuel · 1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Lincoln Co-op Chemists Ltd · 0.3 mi
- Lincoln Co-op Chemists Ltd · 1.2 mi
- Daytom Pharmacy · 1.7 mi
Dentists
- St Hugh's Dental Care · 1.2 mi
- The Red Pepper Clinic · 1.2 mi
- Carholme Dental Clinic · 2.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 88.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 834 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 10.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 49.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 39.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,862 |
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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 67% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 72% | 92% |
Share of homes across North Kesteven with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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.
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Who lives around Martin Close
Ethnic group
| Here | North Kesteven | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.7% | 97.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.4% | 1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.2% | 1.2% |
Religion
| Here | North Kesteven | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 63.3% | 53.5% |
| No religion | 32% | 39.5% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | North Kesteven | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 93.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 4.5% | 6.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North Kesteven | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.3% | 29.9% |
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 16.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.8% | 20.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.7% | 14.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.1% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 3.2% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | North Kesteven | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.1% | 46.3% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 35.4% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 13.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North Kesteven | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45% | 41.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 33.8% | 34.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8.4% | 11.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of North Kesteven.
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