What type of property is 18 Dorrit Close, GL1 4QJ?

18 Dorrit Close, GL1 4QJ is a semi-detached house.

What did 18 Dorrit Close, GL1 4QJ sell for?

18 Dorrit Close, GL1 4QJ last sold for £114,950 in September 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 18 Dorrit Close, GL1 4QJ?

The current EPC rating for 18 Dorrit Close, GL1 4QJ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2022 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Dorrit Close, GL1 4QJ?

18 Dorrit Close, GL1 4QJ has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GL1 4QJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Dorrit Close, GL1 4QJ heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Dorrit Close, GL1 4QJ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Dorrit Close, GL1 4QJ?

18 Dorrit Close, GL1 4QJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 18 Dorrit Close, GL1 4QJ located?

18 Dorrit Close, GL1 4QJ sits in Gloucester. It falls within the GL1 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

Is 18 Dorrit Close, GL1 4QJ in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Dorrit Close, GL1 4QJ 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 18 Dorrit Close, GL1 4QJ?

The closest primary school to 18 Dorrit Close, GL1 4QJ is Tredworth Junior School (175m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ribston Hall High School (654m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 18 Dorrit Close, GL1 4QJ?

The closest bus stop to 18 Dorrit Close, GL1 4QJ is Junior School, 154m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Dorrit Close, Gloucester, GL1 4QJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Dorrit Close

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

18 Dorrit Close is a semi-detached house in Gloucester (GL1 4QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2022 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in September 2004. Today's modelled estimate of £200,000 sits 74% above the 2004 sale of £114,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£159/sq ft) was about 32.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from Mar 2022

EPC improved fromF26toD67

Heating System

Room HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Dorrit Close, Gloucester, GL1 4QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Dorrit Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

18 Dorrit Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£200,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£114,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 September 2004Most recent
£114,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL1 4QJ: £130,000 (2019–2014).

Nearby sales in GL1 4QJ

On the street

Versus other Dorrit Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 18 Dorrit Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,716

Street avg £1,795

Above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 62 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

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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

0.2 km

Junior School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Tredworth Junior School. 29 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 4QJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL1 4QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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