What type of property is 5 The Chestnuts, GL1 1YH?

5 The Chestnuts, GL1 1YH is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 5 The Chestnuts, GL1 1YH last change hands?

5 The Chestnuts, GL1 1YH last sold for £147,000 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 The Chestnuts, GL1 1YH?

The current EPC rating for 5 The Chestnuts, GL1 1YH is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2019. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 The Chestnuts, GL1 1YH?

5 The Chestnuts, GL1 1YH has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 The Chestnuts, GL1 1YH heated?

The latest EPC at 5 The Chestnuts, GL1 1YH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 The Chestnuts, GL1 1YH?

5 The Chestnuts, GL1 1YH 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 5 The Chestnuts, GL1 1YH located?

5 The Chestnuts, GL1 1YH sits in Gloucester. It falls within the GL1 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

What is crime like near 5 The Chestnuts, GL1 1YH?

Police records around 5 The Chestnuts, GL1 1YH 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 5 The Chestnuts, GL1 1YH?

The closest primary school to 5 The Chestnuts, GL1 1YH is St Paul's Church of England Primary School (273m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gloucestershire College (486m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 The Chestnuts, GL1 1YH?

The closest bus stop to 5 The Chestnuts, GL1 1YH is Spa Road, 147m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 The Chestnuts, Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1YH

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 5 The Chestnuts

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

5 The Chestnuts is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Gloucester (GL1 1YH). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Today's modelled estimate of £169,000 is 15% above the 2019 sale price. Last sale on file: £147,000 in September 2019.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Mar 2019

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 March 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Mar 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 The Chestnuts, Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1YH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 The Chestnuts 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

£169,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£147,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 September 2019Most recent
£147,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL1 1YH: £160,000 (2023–2019).

Nearby sales in GL1 1YH

On the street

Versus other The Chestnuts homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 The Chestnuts is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,297

Street avg £2,269

Above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 1.9 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

Spa Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Paul's Church of England Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL1 1YH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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