10 JAMES STREET
LINCOLN, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE LN2 1QE
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
278 m²
Council tax band
G
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 2007-2011
Last sold
£485,000 Nov 2007
Price per m²
£5,396/m²
Local average
£366,261 (+309.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (23,667 of 33,755)
Street crime
767 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)
Key features
- A magnificent house with highly attractive décor, set in an exclusive position, within Lincoln city centre
- Light, airy ground-floor reception rooms with understated styling, benefitting from south-facing aspects overlooking the rear gardens
- Two first-floor receptions providing further living space and welcoming plenty of natural light through full-height windows
- Four well-presented double bedrooms, including a luxury principal bedroom with a dressing room and en suite bathroom
- Immaculate landscaped gardens with ornamental hedging, a pond and views towards Lincoln’s imposing gothic cathedral
- EPC Rating = C
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Description
The property is an impressive, detached house with immaculate gardens and stunning views of Lincoln's magnificent Gothic cathedral. The property combines attractive stone elevations and traditional architectural detailing with light-filled, contemporary accommodation. Inside, full-height windows, exposed timber joinery and neutral décor create an elegant and welcoming living environment.
Upon entering, the reception hall features panelled walls, tiled flooring, an oak staircase and a galleried landing above. Reception rooms include a formal dining room and an orangery with a lantern rooflight and bi-fold doors opening on to the south-facing gardens. There is also a private study for home working and a generous open-plan kitchen and breakfast room fitted with shaker-style units, a double Belfast sink, range cooker and integrated appliances.
A helical staircase from the kitchen leads to two further reception rooms on the upper level. These comprise a comfortable living room and an airy sitting room, both benefitting from full-height gable-end windows that frame wonderful, elevated views towards the cathedral. The sitting room also features bi-fold doors opening on to a sunny balcony.
The four bedrooms are arranged across the ground and first floors. On the lower level there are two well-presented double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, served by a shared shower room. The two first-floor bedrooms include the splendid principal suite, which benefits from a dressing room and en suite bathroom, while the remaining bedroom also has its own en suite facilities.
The property is situated at the end of James Street, where there is a gated entrance opening to the front driveway, which provides space for parking. The gardens are mostly to the rear, and benefit from a south-facing aspect with those spectacular views towards the city’s famous cathedral. The gardens include a patio area for al fresco dining, with immaculate ornamental gardens beyond, including box hedging, paved pathways and various colourful flowering perennials. Beyond there is a pond and low maintenance lawns of synthetic turf, bordered by mature trees and established hedgerows.
Location
James Street occupies a sought-after position in the heart of Lincoln city centre, while being within approx. two miles of the surrounding countryside. Lincoln Cathedral is approx. 0.2 miles away, while the city centre's extensive amenities are within approx. 0.6 miles. Lincoln offers a wealth of shopping, with both high street and independent retailers, cultural attractions including the New Theatre Royal and Lincoln Arts Centre, and a variety of leisure facilities. There is also a choice of large supermarkets and several retail parks for out-of-town shopping. Schooling includes a selection of state primary and secondary schools, together with independent education at Lincoln Minster School.
The area is well connected by road, with the A15 and the A1. Rail services are available from Lincoln station, with direct lines to London Kings Cross taking from approx. 116 minutes.
Disclaimer: All distances and journey times are approximate.
Square Footage: 3,008 sq ft
Directions
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Additional Info
Mains Water
Electricity
Mains Gas
Mains Drainage
Central Heating
Local Authority: City of Lincoln Council.
Property is located in a Conservation Area.
Shared private road to the left side and rear of the property.
Photographs taken October 2025.
Listed by
Lincoln
Savills
Reference: 90259578
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 27/10/2025
Expiry date: 26/10/2035
Current heating cost: £2,092/year
Potential heating cost: £2,092/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,000
Recommendations
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Registered land (INSPIRE)
This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.
Plot: ~1,185 m² (0.29 acres)
Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £1,500,000 | +209.3% |
| Sold | 14/11/2007 (18 years ago) | £485,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 EAST BIGHT, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN2 1QH | £500,000 | 24/09/2025 | Detached |
| 3 MIDDLETONS FIELD, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN2 1QP | £347,000 | 11/08/2023 | Detached |
| 12 STONEFIELD AVENUE, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN2 1QL | £360,000 | 07/07/2023 | Detached |
| 10 STONEFIELD AVENUE, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN2 1QL | £477,500 | 20/03/2023 | Detached |
| 4 EAST BIGHT, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN2 1QH | £312,500 | 31/10/2022 | Detached |
| 26 CHURCH LANE, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN2 1QR | £530,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 18 JAMES STREET, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN2 1QE | £320,000 | 12/08/2022 | Other |
| Same street 5 JAMES STREET, LINCOLN, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN2 1QE | £1,230,000 | 28/02/2022 | Other |
Street average: £775,000 (2 sales)
Area average: £421,167 (6 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Lincoln. Series: Detached. As of July 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Lincoln. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Lincoln.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Lincoln: £922/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Happy Soles | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Lincoln Hotel | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Castle Shop | 0.2 miles |
| University | Lincoln Bishop University | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Lincoln | 0.8 miles |
| University | Joseph Banks Laboratories | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | Hykeham | 3.9 miles |
| Hospital | Welbourn Hall Nursing and Residential Home | 11.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 236 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 193 |
| Shoplifting | 93 |
| Public order | 70 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 |
| Other theft | 30 |
| Bicycle theft | 21 |
| Burglary | 20 |
| Robbery | 17 |
| Drugs | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Other crime | 11 |
| Possession of weapons | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Total incidents | 767 |
Within 1 mile during Aug 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Academy | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 14 Jul 2016 |
| The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Requires improvement — 29 Jan 2023 |
| Lincoln Minster School | Other | 0.3 miles | — (No rating) |
| Lincoln UTC | Secondary | 0.3 miles | Good — 8 Jul 2019 |
| Mount Street Academy | Primary | 0.4 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).