What type of property is 1a, Kingsholm Square, GL1 2QJ?

1a, Kingsholm Square, GL1 2QJ is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1a, Kingsholm Square, GL1 2QJ?

1a, Kingsholm Square, GL1 2QJ last sold for £260,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £285,000 in February 2021, so prices have been falling over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1a, Kingsholm Square, GL1 2QJ?

Across 2 sales between February 2021 and August 2024, 1a, Kingsholm Square, GL1 2QJ fell from £285,000 to £260,000, a change of £25,000. That works out to roughly -2.6% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1a, Kingsholm Square, GL1 2QJ have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Kingsholm Square, GL1 2QJ is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Kingsholm Square, GL1 2QJ?

1a, Kingsholm Square, GL1 2QJ has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (1,765 sq ft). That makes it about 39% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in GL1 2QJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Kingsholm Square, GL1 2QJ heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Kingsholm Square, GL1 2QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Kingsholm Square, GL1 2QJ?

1a, Kingsholm Square, GL1 2QJ is in council tax band C.

Where is 1a, Kingsholm Square, GL1 2QJ located?

1a, Kingsholm Square, GL1 2QJ sits in Gloucester. It falls within the GL1 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

Is 1a, Kingsholm Square, GL1 2QJ in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Kingsholm Square, GL1 2QJ 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 1a, Kingsholm Square, GL1 2QJ?

The closest primary school to 1a, Kingsholm Square, GL1 2QJ is Kingsholm Church of England Primary School (361m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denmark Road High School (400m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1a, Kingsholm Square, GL1 2QJ?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Kingsholm Square, GL1 2QJ is Denmark Road, 68m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Kingsholm Square, Gloucester, GL1 2QJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

164 m²

1765 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a semi-detached house in Gloucester (GL1 2QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (around 1765 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

At 164 m² the property is well over the postcode median (120 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2021–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £392,000 sits 50.8% above the 2024 sale of £260,000. Sold August 2024 for £260,000.

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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.

1a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromF21toD56

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Kingsholm Square, Gloucester, GL1 2QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

10 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.

1a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£392,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.6% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£260,000

Growth on file: -2.6% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

1 August 2024Most recent
£260,000
-8.8%over 3 years
17 February 2021
£285,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL1 2QJ: £375,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in GL1 2QJ

On the street

Versus other Kingsholm Square homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,585

Street avg £2,082

Strongly below

Floor Area

164 m²

Street avg 133 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

7.6 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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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.

Full Gloucester report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

12/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Denmark Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Kingsholm Church of England Primary School. 21 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 2QJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL1 2QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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