What type of property is 42 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GF?

42 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GF is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 42 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GF?

42 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GF last sold for £187,500 in June 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 42 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GF?

The current EPC rating for 42 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GF is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 42 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GF?

42 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GF has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GL1 1GF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 42 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GF heated?

The latest EPC at 42 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 42 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GF?

42 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GF is in council tax band C.

Where is 42 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GF located?

42 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GF sits in Gloucester. It falls within the GL1 postcode district.

Is 42 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GF in a safe area?

Police records around 42 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GF show an average of 440 reported crimes per month over the last 19 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (71% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 42 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GF?

The closest primary school to 42 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GF is St Paul's Church of England Primary School (670m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gloucestershire College (606m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 42 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GF?

The closest bus stop to 42 Friars Orchard, GL1 1GF is St Michael's Square, 78m away. The nearest bus option is Transport Hub, 488m away.

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42 Friars Orchard, Gloucester, GL1 1GF

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 42 Friars Orchard

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

42 Friars Orchard is an end-of-terrace house in Gloucester (GL1 1GF). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. On the market in June 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Today's modelled estimate of £243,000 is 29.6% above the 2016 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.

42 Friars Orchard sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 June 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Friars Orchard, Gloucester, GL1 1GF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Friars Orchard 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

£243,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£187,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 June 2016Most recent
£187,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL1 1GF: £245,000 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in GL1 1GF

On the street

Versus other Friars Orchard homes

Four headline reads against 39 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 42 Friars Orchard lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,259

Street avg £2,179

Above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Gloucester district page.

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Crime

440/mo

Falling 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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL1 1GF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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