What type of property is 5 Gifford Close, GL2 0EL?

5 Gifford Close, GL2 0EL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Gifford Close, GL2 0EL?

5 Gifford Close, GL2 0EL last sold for £223,400 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £146,500 in June 2013, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Gifford Close, GL2 0EL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2013 and October 2018, 5 Gifford Close, GL2 0EL rose from £146,500 to £223,400, a change of £76,900. That works out to roughly +8.3% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Gifford Close, GL2 0EL?

The current EPC rating for 5 Gifford Close, GL2 0EL is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in October 2012. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Gifford Close, GL2 0EL?

5 Gifford Close, GL2 0EL has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Gifford Close, GL2 0EL heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Gifford Close, GL2 0EL records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Gifford Close, GL2 0EL?

5 Gifford Close, GL2 0EL is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Gifford Close, GL2 0EL located?

5 Gifford Close, GL2 0EL sits in Longlevens, Gloucester, Gloucester. It falls within the GL2 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

How safe is the area around 5 Gifford Close, GL2 0EL?

Police records around 5 Gifford Close, GL2 0EL 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 Gifford Close, GL2 0EL?

The closest primary school to 5 Gifford Close, GL2 0EL is Innsworth Junior School (619m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sir Thomas Rich's School (1.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Gifford Close, GL2 0EL?

The closest bus stop to 5 Gifford Close, GL2 0EL is Allotments, 189m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Gifford Close, Longlevens, Gloucester, GL2 0EL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Gifford Close

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

5 Gifford Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Longlevens, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL2 0EL). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2012) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from October 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a loft.

Across 2013–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £304,000 is 36.1% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£241/sq ft) was about 45.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £223,400 in October 2018.

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
LoftYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

5 Gifford Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Oct 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2012

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2012from Jul 2012

EPC improved fromE54toD55

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Gifford Close, Longlevens, Gloucester, GL2 0EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Gifford Close 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.

5 Gifford Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£304,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.3% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£223,400

Growth on file: 8.3% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

2 October 2018Most recent
£223,400
+52.5%over 5 years
13 June 2013
£146,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL2 0EL: £238,000 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in GL2 0EL

On the street

Versus other Gifford Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 5 Gifford Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,598

Street avg £1,894

Strongly above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 4.1 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.

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

Allotments — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Innsworth Junior School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL2 0EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.1dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Gifford Close, Longlevens, Gloucester, GL2 0EL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.