What kind of home is 156a, Barton Street, GL1 4EN?

156a, Barton Street, GL1 4EN is a mid-terrace house.

When did 156a, Barton Street, GL1 4EN last change hands?

156a, Barton Street, GL1 4EN last sold for £250,000 in February 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £56,000 in January 2002, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 156a, Barton Street, GL1 4EN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2002 and February 2007, 156a, Barton Street, GL1 4EN rose from £56,000 to £250,000, a change of £194,000. That works out to roughly +34.5% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 156a, Barton Street, GL1 4EN have?

The current EPC rating for 156a, Barton Street, GL1 4EN is E with a score of 41 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has dropped from a D recorded in February 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 156a, Barton Street, GL1 4EN?

156a, Barton Street, GL1 4EN has a recorded floor area of 158 m² (1,701 sq ft). That makes it about 251% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in GL1 4EN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 156a, Barton Street, GL1 4EN use?

The latest EPC at 156a, Barton Street, GL1 4EN records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 156a, Barton Street, GL1 4EN?

156a, Barton Street, GL1 4EN has 2 planning records on file (1 approved, 1 refused), most recent in October 2005. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 156a, Barton Street, GL1 4EN?

156a, Barton Street, GL1 4EN 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.

Which area is 156a, Barton Street, GL1 4EN in?

156a, Barton Street, GL1 4EN sits in Gloucester. It falls within the GL1 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

How safe is the area around 156a, Barton Street, GL1 4EN?

Police records around 156a, Barton Street, GL1 4EN 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.

What schools are near 156a, Barton Street, GL1 4EN?

The closest primary school to 156a, Barton Street, GL1 4EN is Widden Primary School (246m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gloucestershire College (1.3km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 156a, Barton Street, GL1 4EN?

The closest bus stop to 156a, Barton Street, GL1 4EN is Picturedome Theatre, 23m away. The nearest rail option is Gloucester Rail Station, 557m away.

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156a, Barton Street, Gloucester, GL1 4EN

2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

158 m²

1701 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 41

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 156a

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

156a is a mid-terrace house in Gloucester (GL1 4EN). It has a recorded floor area of 158 m² (around 1701 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows an E (score 41), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (February 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 69), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since February 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. At 158 m² the property is well over the postcode median (44 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 34.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £275,000 is 10% above the 2007 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.

156a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

E41

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Feb 2015

EPC improved fromD63toE41

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor MaisonetteEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 156a, Barton Street, Gloucester, GL1 4EN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

2 applications on record at 156a, Barton Street, Gloucester, GL1 4EN

2decisions12documents4nearby

Flagged:RetrospectiveSubdivision

Aug 2004
Full
Outcome in report
Retention of the building to provide 6 no. bedsits.
Retrospective
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
03/01229/FUL
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SubdivisionOct 2005Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Price for 156a has grown more than fourfold since the 2002 starting point.

Current estimate

£275,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 34.5% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£250,000

Growth on file: 34.5% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

7 February 2007Most recent
£250,000
+346.4%over 5 years
22 January 2002
£56,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL1 4EN: £192,300 (2024–2007).

Nearby sales in GL1 4EN

On the street

Versus other Barton Street homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 156a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,582

Street avg £2,742

Strongly below

Floor Area

158 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.1 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

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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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

12/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Picturedome Theatre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Widden Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GL1 4EN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL1 4EN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

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