What kind of home is 8 Beech Close, GL2 4YE?

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

When did 8 Beech Close, GL2 4YE last change hands?

8 Beech Close, GL2 4YE last sold for £173,500 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £26,000 in June 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Beech Close, GL2 4YE?

Across 3 sales between June 1998 and September 2023, 8 Beech Close, GL2 4YE rose from £26,000 to £173,500, a change of £147,500. That works out to roughly +7.8% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Beech Close, GL2 4YE?

The current EPC rating for 8 Beech Close, GL2 4YE is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in February 2016. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2009 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Beech Close, GL2 4YE?

8 Beech Close, GL2 4YE has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft). That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in GL2 4YE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Beech Close, GL2 4YE use?

The latest EPC at 8 Beech Close, GL2 4YE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Beech Close, GL2 4YE?

8 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 8 Beech Close, GL2 4YE in?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Beech Close, GL2 4YE?

Police records around 8 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 8 Beech Close, GL2 4YE?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Beech Close, GL2 4YE?

The closest bus stop to 8 Beech Close, GL2 4YE is Ashgrove Close, 197m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Beech Close, Hardwicke, Gloucester, GL2 4YE

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Beech Close

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

8 Beech Close is a mid-terrace house in Hardwicke, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL2 4YE). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2016) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). The latest certificate is from February 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£310/sq ft) was about 69% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £173,500.

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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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 Feb 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2016

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2016from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromF32toC75

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Beech Close, Hardwicke, Gloucester, GL2 4YE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Beech Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 8 Beech Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£170,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£173,500

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

25 September 2023Most recent
£173,500
+59.2%over 8 years
25 June 2015
£109,000
+319.2%over 17 years
4 June 1998
£26,000

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.

On epc rating, 8 Beech Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,337

Street avg £3,141

Above

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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

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FAQ

Common questions

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