Sold STC Detached

3 MILLBECK DRIVE

LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE LN2 4UN

2 beds 1 baths 850 sq ft Listed 17 Sep 2024 (-671d)

£319,950

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# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (LN2 4UN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 3 MILLBECK DRIVE, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE LN2 4UN |
| Price | £319,950 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 |
| Floor area | 79 m² |
| Last sold | £313,000 Jan 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 11/06/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £556/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,520

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£20)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2917-8166-1570-6821-0871)

## Description

**** **** A larger than average two bedroomed detached bungalow situated in this popular area on Millbeck Drive, close to Waitrose Supermarket. The property has been greatly improved by the current owners and offers internal accommodation to comprise of Entrance Porch, Inner Hallway, bay fronted Lounge, Dining Room, newly fitted modern Kitchen, two well-appointed Bedrooms with a range of fitted wardrobes, luxury newly fitted Shower Room, Utility Room and a Large Conservatory.  There is the added benefit of an Integral Garage with electric door. Outside there is an extensive block paved driveway to the front and to there rear there is a paved seating area, lawned garden, flowerbeds, mature shrubs and trees.

**LOCATION** **** The historic Cathedral and University City of Lincoln has the usual High Street shops and department stores, plus banking and allied facilities, multiplex cinema, Marina and Art Gallery. The famous Steep Hill leads to the Uphill area of Lincoln and the Bailgate, with its quaint boutiques and bistros, the Castle, Cathedral and renowned Bishop Grosseteste University.

**PORCH** **** With UPVC window and door to the front aspect, UPVC window and door to the inner hallway, wall lights and exposed brick walls.

**HALL** **** **** With doors to the WC, bathroom, two bedrooms and kitchen, glass panel door to the lounge, radiator and access to the roof void.

**BEDROOM** **1** **11' 3" x 10' 11" (3.43m x 3.33m)** , with UPVC bay window to the front aspect, radiator and fitted wardrobes.

**BEDROOM** **2** **9' 10" x 9' 1" (3.02m x 2.77m)** , with UPVC window to the rear aspect, radiator and fitted wardrobes.

**WC** **** **** With UPVC window to the front aspect, WC, wash hand basin and radiator.

**SHOWER** **ROOM** **9' 10" x 6' 0" (3.02m x 1.83m)** , with UPVC window to the rear aspect, tiled flooring, tiled walls, suite to comprise of shower, WC and wash hand basin with vanity cupboard, chrome towel radiator and LED spotlights to the ceiling.

**KITCHEN** **10' 11" x 8' 5" (3.35m x 2.59m)** , with UPVC window and door to the conservatory, tiled flooring, fitted with a range of modern base units and drawers with work surfaces over, composite sink unit and drainer with mixer tap, integral four ring electric hob with extraction above, integral oven, integral dishwasher, space for a fridge freezer, wall mounted cupboards with complementary splashbacks, radiator and LED spotlights.

**LOUNGE** **16' 2" x 13' 10" (4.93m x 4.22m)** , with UPVC window to the front aspect, radiator, electric fire with marble hearth and wooden surround and archway to the dining room.

**DINING** **ROOM** **10' 11" x 8' 11" (3.35m x 2.72m)** , with sliding doors to the conservatory and radiator.

**CONSERVATORY** **16' 8" x 10' 0" (5.10m x 3.07m)** , with UPVC windows and sliding doors to the rear garden, tiled flooring, radiator, power and lighting.

**UTILITY** **ROOM** **8' 3" x 8' 0" (2.54m x 2.46m)** , with UPVC window and door to the rear aspect, fitted base units with work surfaces over, stainless steel sink unit and drainer, space for a washing machine, fitted cupboards and door to the garage.

**OUTSIDE** **** To the rear of the property there is a paved seating area, Astro-turf lawned garden, flowerbeds and mature shrubs and trees. To the side of the property there is gated access to the rear. To the front of the property there is a block paved driveway providing off road parking and giving access to the garage.

**GARAGE** **17' 3" x 8' 0" (5.26m x 2.46m)** , with electric up and over door to the front aspect, power and lighting.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/152563415/1241710) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Front Page](/listings/photos/152563415/1241711) - EPC Front Page

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 6 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #4691688
- **Address:** 3 Millbeck Drive, LINCOLN, LN2 4UN
- **Certificate Issued:** 08/05/2007
- **Work Completed:** 27/04/2007
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #3605439
- **Address:** 3 Millbeck Drive, LINCOLN, LN2 4UN
- **Certificate Issued:** 30/03/2006
- **Work Completed:** 21/03/2006
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #232798
- **Address:** 3 Millbeck Drive, LINCOLN, LN2 4UN
- **Certificate Issued:** 06/12/2002
- **Work Completed:** 30/10/2002
- **Items:** 3 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #16843419
- **Address:** 3 Millbeck Drive, LINCOLN, LN2 4UN
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/06/2025
- **Work Completed:** 30/05/2025
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #15918771
- **Address:** 3 Millbeck Drive, LINCOLN, LN2 4UN
- **Certificate Issued:** 03/09/2023
- **Work Completed:** 09/08/2023
- **Items:** 3 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #15794325
- **Address:** 3 Millbeck Drive, LINCOLN, LN2 4UN
- **Certificate Issued:** 11/06/2023
- **Work Completed:** 22/05/2023
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 MILLBECK DRIVE, LINCOLN, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN2 4UN | £313,000 | 24/01/2025 | Detached |
| 3 MILLBECK DRIVE, LINCOLN, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN2 4UN | £240,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 LANGDALE CLOSE, LINCOLN, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN2 4UP | £205,000 | 20/09/2022 | Detached |
| 27 HAWKSHEAD GROVE, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN2 4XB | £218,000 | 17/08/2022 | Detached |
| 7 HAWKSHEAD GROVE, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN2 4XB | £225,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached |
| 10 RISEGATE, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN2 4TT | £264,950 | 10/12/2021 | Detached |
| 14 BURNESIDE CLOSE, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN2 4XA | £205,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £223,590 (5 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £369,400 (82 Detached, LN2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -13.4%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (West Lindsey). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £655/mo
- **Realistic:** £728/mo
- **Optimistic:** £801/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Lincoln (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £598/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Waddingworth Grove, LN2 | £925/mo | 2 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Wickenby Crescent, LN1 | £950/mo | 2 | 0.78 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Atwater Grove, LN2 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.93 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £908/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.29% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £115,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £92,500

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £925/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 28.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-452/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.9%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,050/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 8%
- **10y growth:** 41.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for West Lindsey; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 13%
- **10y growth (index):** 48.2%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

79 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£313,000 Jan 2025

Price per m²

£4,050/m²

Local average

£369,400 (-13.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,808 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Immaculate 2 Bed Detached Bungalow
Lounge & Dining Area
Newly Fitted Kitchen & Shower Room
Popular Location to the North of Lincoln
Easy Maintained Gardens
EPC Energy Rating - To Follow
Council Tax Band - C (West Lindsey District Council)

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Garage, Off street
Garden: Yes

Description

** A larger than average two bedroomed detached bungalow situated in this popular area on Millbeck Drive, close to Waitrose Supermarket. The property has been greatly improved by the current owners and offers internal accommodation to comprise of Entrance Porch, Inner Hallway, bay fronted Lounge, Dining Room, newly fitted modern Kitchen, two well-appointed Bedrooms with a range of fitted wardrobes, luxury newly fitted Shower Room, Utility Room and a Large Conservatory. There is the added benefit of an Integral Garage with electric door. Outside there is an extensive block paved driveway to the front and to there rear there is a paved seating area, lawned garden, flowerbeds, mature shrubs and trees.

LOCATION The historic Cathedral and University City of Lincoln has the usual High Street shops and department stores, plus banking and allied facilities, multiplex cinema, Marina and Art Gallery. The famous Steep Hill leads to the Uphill area of Lincoln and the Bailgate, with its quaint boutiques and bistros, the Castle, Cathedral and renowned Bishop Grosseteste University.

PORCH With UPVC window and door to the front aspect, UPVC window and door to the inner hallway, wall lights and exposed brick walls.

HALL With doors to the WC, bathroom, two bedrooms and kitchen, glass panel door to the lounge, radiator and access to the roof void.

BEDROOM 1 11' 3" x 10' 11" (3.43m x 3.33m) , with UPVC bay window to the front aspect, radiator and fitted wardrobes.

BEDROOM 2 9' 10" x 9' 1" (3.02m x 2.77m) , with UPVC window to the rear aspect, radiator and fitted wardrobes.

WC With UPVC window to the front aspect, WC, wash hand basin and radiator.

SHOWER ROOM 9' 10" x 6' 0" (3.02m x 1.83m) , with UPVC window to the rear aspect, tiled flooring, tiled walls, suite to comprise of shower, WC and wash hand basin with vanity cupboard, chrome towel radiator and LED spotlights to the ceiling.

KITCHEN 10' 11" x 8' 5" (3.35m x 2.59m) , with UPVC window and door to the conservatory, tiled flooring, fitted with a range of modern base units and drawers with work surfaces over, composite sink unit and drainer with mixer tap, integral four ring electric hob with extraction above, integral oven, integral dishwasher, space for a fridge freezer, wall mounted cupboards with complementary splashbacks, radiator and LED spotlights.

LOUNGE 16' 2" x 13' 10" (4.93m x 4.22m) , with UPVC window to the front aspect, radiator, electric fire with marble hearth and wooden surround and archway to the dining room.

DINING ROOM 10' 11" x 8' 11" (3.35m x 2.72m) , with sliding doors to the conservatory and radiator.

CONSERVATORY 16' 8" x 10' 0" (5.10m x 3.07m) , with UPVC windows and sliding doors to the rear garden, tiled flooring, radiator, power and lighting.

UTILITY ROOM 8' 3" x 8' 0" (2.54m x 2.46m) , with UPVC window and door to the rear aspect, fitted base units with work surfaces over, stainless steel sink unit and drainer, space for a washing machine, fitted cupboards and door to the garage.

OUTSIDE To the rear of the property there is a paved seating area, Astro-turf lawned garden, flowerbeds and mature shrubs and trees. To the side of the property there is gated access to the rear. To the front of the property there is a block paved driveway providing off road parking and giving access to the garage.

GARAGE 17' 3" x 8' 0" (5.26m x 2.46m)** , with electric up and over door to the front aspect, power and lighting.

Listed by

Lincoln

Mundys

Reference: 152563415

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 12/06/2021

Expiry date: 11/06/2031

Current heating cost: £556/year

Potential heating cost: £488/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,520

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

Certificate Issued: 11/06/2023

Work Completed: 22/05/2023

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

30% since 2022

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	24/01/2025 (1 year ago)	£313,000	+30.4%
Sold	28/01/2022 (4 years ago)	£240,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
1 LANGDALE CLOSE, LINCOLN, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN2 4UP	£205,000	20/09/2022	Detached
27 HAWKSHEAD GROVE, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN2 4XB	£218,000	17/08/2022	Detached
7 HAWKSHEAD GROVE, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN2 4XB	£225,000	17/12/2021	Detached
10 RISEGATE, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN2 4TT	£264,950	10/12/2021	Detached
14 BURNESIDE CLOSE, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN2 4XA	£205,000	24/09/2021	Detached

Area average: £223,590 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 8%

10y growth 41.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): West Lindsey. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 5.4%

5y (index) 13%

10y (index) 48.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for West Lindsey. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £655/mo

Realistic £728/mo

Optimistic £801/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Lindsey.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Lincoln: £598/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View LN2 4UN

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Roughton Court	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Laughton Way	0.2 miles
Shop	HMS	0.3 miles
Shop	Lincolnshire Co-op	0.3 miles
Hospital	St Georges Hospital	1.5 miles
Train station	Lincoln	2.0 miles
University	David Chiddick Building	2.1 miles
University	Unknown	2.5 miles
Train station	Hykeham	5.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Total incidents	0

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Ermine Primary Academy	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 21 Mar 2024
Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 9 Jul 2023
Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln	Other	0.7 miles	Good — 26 Sep 2022
The St Francis Special School, Lincoln	Other	0.7 miles	Outstanding — 5 Jul 2011
The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School	Nursery	0.8 miles	Outstanding — 30 Jan 2015

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Waddingworth Grove, LN2	£925/mo	2	0.16 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Wickenby Crescent, LN1	£950/mo	2	0.78 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Atwater Grove, LN2	£850/mo	2	0.93 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £908/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.29%

Max investor price (0.8%) £115,625

Target investor price (1%) £92,500

Gross yield 3.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 28.8×

Monthly cashflow £-452/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -5.9%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).