What kind of home is 20 Beech Close, GL2 4YE?

20 Beech Close, GL2 4YE is a mid-terrace house.

When did 20 Beech Close, GL2 4YE last change hands?

20 Beech Close, GL2 4YE last sold for £160,000 in December 2022, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 7 sales on record going back to £23,500 in August 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Beech Close, GL2 4YE changed over time?

Across 7 sales between August 1996 and December 2022, 20 Beech Close, GL2 4YE rose from £23,500 to £160,000, a change of £136,500. That works out to roughly +7.6% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Beech Close, GL2 4YE?

The current EPC rating for 20 Beech Close, GL2 4YE is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in March 2017. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Beech Close, GL2 4YE?

20 Beech Close, GL2 4YE has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Beech Close, GL2 4YE use?

The latest EPC at 20 Beech Close, GL2 4YE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Beech Close, GL2 4YE?

20 Beech Close, GL2 4YE 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 20 Beech Close, GL2 4YE in?

20 Beech Close, GL2 4YE sits in Hardwicke, Gloucester, Gloucester. It falls within the GL2 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

Is 20 Beech Close, GL2 4YE in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Beech Close, GL2 4YE 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 20 Beech Close, GL2 4YE?

The closest primary school to 20 Beech Close, GL2 4YE is Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy (451m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Severn Vale School (565m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Beech Close, GL2 4YE?

The closest bus stop to 20 Beech Close, GL2 4YE is Ashgrove Close, 197m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Beech Close, Hardwicke, Gloucester, GL2 4YE

7 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Beech Close

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

20 Beech Close is a mid-terrace house in Hardwicke, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL2 4YE). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Across 1996–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£310/sq ft) was about 63.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2022 for £160,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

20 Beech Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Mar 2017

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2010from Oct 2008

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Aug 2014from Aug 2010

EPC improved fromE54toD63

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

May 2016from Aug 2014

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Low Energy Lighting

67%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2017from May 2016

EPC improved fromD68toC77

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%38%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Beech Close, Hardwicke, Gloucester, GL2 4YE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Beech Close 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.

Price for 20 Beech Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£175,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£160,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

19 December 2022Most recent
£160,000
+19.4%over 2 years
12 May 2020
£134,000
+52.3%over 8 years
16 December 2011
£88,000
-6.4%over 5 years
21 December 2005
£94,000
+28.8%over 2 years
18 September 2003
£73,000
+65.9%over 2 years
23 February 2001
£44,000
+87.2%over 4 years
26 August 1996
£23,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL2 4YE: £151,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in GL2 4YE

On the street

Versus other Beech Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 20 Beech Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,333

Street avg £3,141

Above

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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

Ashgrove Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GL2 4YE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL2 4YE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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