What type of property is 5 Lea Crescent, GL2 0DU?

5 Lea Crescent, GL2 0DU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 5 Lea Crescent, GL2 0DU last change hands?

5 Lea Crescent, GL2 0DU last sold for £297,000 in July 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £162,000 in November 2013, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Lea Crescent, GL2 0DU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2013 and July 2021, 5 Lea Crescent, GL2 0DU rose from £162,000 to £297,000, a change of £135,000. That works out to roughly +8.2% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Lea Crescent, GL2 0DU?

The current EPC rating for 5 Lea Crescent, GL2 0DU is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Lea Crescent, GL2 0DU?

5 Lea Crescent, GL2 0DU has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Lea Crescent, GL2 0DU heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Lea Crescent, GL2 0DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Lea Crescent, GL2 0DU?

5 Lea Crescent, GL2 0DU is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Lea Crescent, GL2 0DU located?

5 Lea Crescent, GL2 0DU sits in Longlevens, Gloucester, Gloucester. It falls within the GL2 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

How safe is the area around 5 Lea Crescent, GL2 0DU?

Police records around 5 Lea Crescent, GL2 0DU show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (282% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Lea Crescent, GL2 0DU?

The closest primary school to 5 Lea Crescent, GL2 0DU is Longlevens Junior School (293m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sir Thomas Rich's School (756m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Lea Crescent, GL2 0DU?

The closest bus stop to 5 Lea Crescent, GL2 0DU is Brooklands Park, 244m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Lea Crescent, Longlevens, Gloucester, GL2 0DU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Lea Crescent

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

5 Lea Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Longlevens, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL2 0DU). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2013–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £352,000 is 18.5% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£325/sq ft) was about 50.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £297,000 in July 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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)

Nov 2020

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromF37toD64

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Lea Crescent, Longlevens, Gloucester, GL2 0DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Lea Crescent has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£352,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.2% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£297,000

Growth on file: 8.2% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

29 July 2021Most recent
£297,000
+83.3%over 7 years
15 November 2013
£162,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL2 0DU: £346,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in GL2 0DU

On the street

Versus other Lea Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Lea Crescent outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,494

Street avg £3,121

On par

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 94 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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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

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Brooklands Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Longlevens Junior School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GL2 0DU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

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Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL2 0DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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FAQ

Common questions

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