What type of property is Flat 1, 3 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GA?

Flat 1, 3 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GA is a semi-detached house.

When did Flat 1, 3 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GA last change hands?

Flat 1, 3 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GA last sold for £115,900 in August 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Flat 1, 3 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GA have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 3 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GA is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 1, 3 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GA?

Flat 1, 3 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GA has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft). That makes it about 31% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GL1 1GA. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 1, 3 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GA heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 3 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GA records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 1, 3 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GA?

Flat 1, 3 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GA is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Flat 1, 3 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GA located?

Flat 1, 3 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GA sits in Gloucester. It falls within the GL1 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

How safe is the area around Flat 1, 3 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GA?

Police records around Flat 1, 3 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GA show an average of 12 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (154% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Flat 1, 3 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GA?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 3 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GA is St Paul's Church of England Primary School (642m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gloucestershire College (620m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Flat 1, 3 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GA?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 3 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GA is St Michael's Square, 52m away. The nearest bus option is Transport Hub, 491m away.

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Flat 1, 3 Friars Orchard, Gloucester, GL1 1GA

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Flat 1

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Flat 1 is a semi-detached house in Gloucester (GL1 1GA). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band A. At 49 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (49–77 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 16 units on file. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2015. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 49 m² it sits well below the postcode median (71 m² across 31 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On the market in August 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Today's modelled estimate of £148,000 is 27.7% above the 2015 sale price.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from May 2015

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

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21st centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 3 Friars Orchard, Gloucester, GL1 1GA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

22 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£148,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£115,900

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 August 2015Most recent
£115,900

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL1 1GA: £196,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in GL1 1GA

On the street

Versus other Friars Orchard homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, Flat 1 runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,365

Street avg £2,320

Above

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Michael's Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Gloucestershire College. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GL1 1GA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL1 1GA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.3dB

Low

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