What kind of home is 5 Buchan Drive Kingsway, GL2 2EA?

5 Buchan Drive Kingsway, GL2 2EA is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Buchan Drive Kingsway, GL2 2EA last change hands?

5 Buchan Drive Kingsway, GL2 2EA last sold for £202,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £139,995 in December 2009. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Buchan Drive Kingsway, GL2 2EA appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 2009 and July 2023, 5 Buchan Drive Kingsway, GL2 2EA rose from £139,995 to £202,000, a change of £62,005. That works out to roughly +2.7% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Buchan Drive Kingsway, GL2 2EA?

The current EPC rating for 5 Buchan Drive Kingsway, GL2 2EA is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in August 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Buchan Drive Kingsway, GL2 2EA?

5 Buchan Drive Kingsway, GL2 2EA has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GL2 2EA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Buchan Drive Kingsway, GL2 2EA use?

The latest EPC at 5 Buchan Drive Kingsway, GL2 2EA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Buchan Drive Kingsway, GL2 2EA?

5 Buchan Drive Kingsway, GL2 2EA 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 5 Buchan Drive Kingsway, GL2 2EA in?

5 Buchan Drive Kingsway, GL2 2EA sits in Quedgeley, Gloucester, Gloucester. It falls within the GL2 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

What is crime like near 5 Buchan Drive Kingsway, GL2 2EA?

Police records around 5 Buchan Drive Kingsway, GL2 2EA 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.

What schools are near 5 Buchan Drive Kingsway, GL2 2EA?

The closest primary school to 5 Buchan Drive Kingsway, GL2 2EA is Kingsway Primary School (131m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Holmleigh Park High School (860m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Buchan Drive Kingsway, GL2 2EA?

The closest bus stop to 5 Buchan Drive Kingsway, GL2 2EA is Bampton Castle Way, 81m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Buchan Drive Kingsway, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 2EA

EV charger3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 5 Buchan Drive Kingsway

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

5 Buchan Drive Kingsway is a two-bedroom detached house in Quedgeley, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL2 2EA). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The property has an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. At 67 m² this is the 7th smallest of 17 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 56–118 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (76 versus a best of 83). The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

Across 2009–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£280/sq ft) was about 35.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £202,000 in July 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold
EV chargerYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromB81toC76

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

3%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Buchan Drive Kingsway, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 2EA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Buchan Drive Kingsway has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Current estimate

£206,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£202,000

Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

31 July 2023Most recent
£202,000
+30.3%over 4 years
14 May 2019
£155,000
+10.7%over 9 years
17 December 2009
£139,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL2 2EA: £189,000 (2024–2019).

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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

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bampton Castle Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Kingsway Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GL2 2EA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL2 2EA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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