What type of property is 1a, Sims Lane, GL2 3NJ?

1a, Sims Lane, GL2 3NJ is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 1a, Sims Lane, GL2 3NJ last change hands?

1a, Sims Lane, GL2 3NJ last sold for £108,000 in July 2008, around 18 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1a, Sims Lane, GL2 3NJ?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Sims Lane, GL2 3NJ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Sims Lane, GL2 3NJ?

1a, Sims Lane, GL2 3NJ has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 50% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GL2 3NJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Sims Lane, GL2 3NJ heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Sims Lane, GL2 3NJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Sims Lane, GL2 3NJ?

1a, Sims Lane, GL2 3NJ 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 1a, Sims Lane, GL2 3NJ located?

1a, Sims Lane, GL2 3NJ sits in Quedgeley, Gloucester, Gloucester. It falls within the GL2 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

How safe is the area around 1a, Sims Lane, GL2 3NJ?

Police records around 1a, Sims Lane, GL2 3NJ 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 1a, Sims Lane, GL2 3NJ?

The closest primary school to 1a, Sims Lane, GL2 3NJ is Meadowside Primary School (484m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Holmleigh Park High School (1.3km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1a, Sims Lane, GL2 3NJ?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Sims Lane, GL2 3NJ is Sims Lane, 241m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Sims Lane, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 3NJ

Solar panels

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Quedgeley, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL2 3NJ). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 72). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

It hasn't traded since July 2008, a hold of 18 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. Today's modelled estimate of £180,000 sits 66.7% above the 2008 sale of £108,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£209/sq ft) was about 20.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 48 m² it sits well below the postcode median (95 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Solar panelsYes

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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.

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Sims Lane, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 3NJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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 at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£180,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2008)

£108,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 July 2008Most recent
£108,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL2 3NJ: £300,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in GL2 3NJ

On the street

Versus other Sims Lane homes

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

1a outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,250

Street avg £2,354

On par

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Sims Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Meadowside Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GL2 3NJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL2 3NJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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