Reading Close, Washingborough, Lincoln
House prices, sold prices and local information for LN4 1SL.
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At a glance
10 property sales on Reading Close, Washingborough, Lincoln have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 9 Aug 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £237,200. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Reading Close range from £175,000 to £290,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Reading Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Reading Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all LN4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 12 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £237,200 | 9 Aug 2024 |
Sold prices on Reading Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Reading Close LN4 1SL | 9 Aug 2024 | £290,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Reading Close LN4 1SL | 15 Aug 2022 | £245,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Reading Close LN4 1SL | 28 Jul 2021 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Reading Close LN4 1SL | 1 Apr 2021 | £290,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Reading Close LN4 1SL | 25 Oct 2019 | £192,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Reading Close LN4 1SL | 28 Jun 2019 | £225,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Reading Close LN4 1SL | 24 May 2019 | £245,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Reading Close LN4 1SL | 20 Jul 2018 | £160,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Reading Close LN4 1SL | 16 Apr 2018 | £186,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Reading Close LN4 1SL | 12 Oct 2017 | £146,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Reading Close LN4 1SL | 1 Jul 2016 | £273,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Reading Close LN4 1SL | 24 Mar 2016 | £175,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10, Reading Close | £245,000 (May 2019) → £290,000 (Aug 2024) | +18% over 5 yrs |
| 3, Reading Close | £160,000 (Jul 2018) → £225,000 (Jun 2019) → £250,000 (Jul 2021) | +56% over 3 yrs |
| 15, Reading Close | £146,000 (Oct 2017) → £186,500 (Apr 2018) → £192,500 (Oct 2019) | +32% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Reading Close
Crime
15 crimes were reported within about a mile of Reading 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).
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Reading Close is in or near 6 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Minor Watercourses from Heighington to Dunston Flood alert area
- Lower River Witham Flood alert area
- Barlings Eau and Duckpool Catchwater Flood alert area
- River Witham at Fiskerton and Short Ferry Flood warning area
- River Witham and South Delph from Lincoln to Washingborough Flood warning 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 Reading Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heighington Millfield Primary Academy 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Washingborough Academy 268 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Cherry Willingham Primary Academy 212 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Priory Pembroke Academy 590 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Branston Community Academy 1,132 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Branston Junior Academy 174 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Branston Church of England Infant Academy 132 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–7 | Outstanding Report | 1.8 mi |
| Reepham Church of England Primary School 195 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.1 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
- Lincoln Central station 3.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Wells Close (adj, Canterbury Drive) 1 min walk
- Wells Close (opp, Canterbury Drive) 1 min walk
- Canterbury Drive (adj, Fen Road) 2 min walk
- York Close (opp, Durham Crescent) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Washingborough Surgery
School Lane, Washingborough, Lincoln · 0.7 mi - The Branston Heighington Family Practice
Station Road, Branston, Lincoln · 1.8 mi - Glebe Park Surgery
Unit 1A, The Carlton Centre, Lincoln · 2.5 mi - Nettleham Medical Practice
14 Lodge Lane, Nettleham, Lincoln · 3.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Washingborough Food Store · 0.5 mi
- Spar Spar - Heighington · 0.6 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Washingborough · 1.0 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Cherry Willingham Food Store · 1.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Lincoln Co-op Chemists Ltd · 0.5 mi
- Lincoln Co-op Chemists Ltd · 1.5 mi
- Lincoln Co-op Chemists Ltd · 1.8 mi
Dentists
- Carlton Mews Dental Surgery · 2.5 mi
- Lincoln Orthodontics · 2.7 mi
- Time For Teeth Hmp Lincoln · 2.7 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 88.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 749 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 52.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 36.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,593 |
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 Reading Close
Ethnic group
| Here | North Kesteven | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.5% | 97.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1% | 1.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.3% | 1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | North Kesteven | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 60.1% | 53.5% |
| No religion | 34.5% | 39.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | North Kesteven | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 93.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 4% | 6.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North Kesteven | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.5% | 29.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.6% | 20.1% |
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 16.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.6% | 14.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.5% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 3.3% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | North Kesteven | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.8% | 46.3% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 35.4% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 13.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North Kesteven | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.8% | 41.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 33.7% | 34.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.9% | 12.6% |
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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