What type of property is 6 Towpath Road, GL2 5FJ?

6 Towpath Road, GL2 5FJ is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 6 Towpath Road, GL2 5FJ sell for?

6 Towpath Road, GL2 5FJ last sold for £274,950 in April 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £212,500 in June 2013, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 Towpath Road, GL2 5FJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2013 and April 2017, 6 Towpath Road, GL2 5FJ rose from £212,500 to £274,950, a change of £62,450. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Towpath Road, GL2 5FJ?

The current EPC rating for 6 Towpath Road, GL2 5FJ is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in March 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Towpath Road, GL2 5FJ?

6 Towpath Road, GL2 5FJ has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (1,227 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in GL2 5FJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Towpath Road, GL2 5FJ heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Towpath Road, GL2 5FJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 6 Towpath Road, GL2 5FJ had any planning applications?

6 Towpath Road, GL2 5FJ has council approval for front extension granted in October 2018 under ref. 18/00932/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 6 Towpath Road, GL2 5FJ?

6 Towpath Road, GL2 5FJ is in council tax band C.

Where is 6 Towpath Road, GL2 5FJ located?

6 Towpath Road, GL2 5FJ sits in Hempsted, Gloucester, Gloucester. It falls within the GL2 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

Is 6 Towpath Road, GL2 5FJ in a safe area?

Police records around 6 Towpath Road, GL2 5FJ 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 6 Towpath Road, GL2 5FJ?

The closest primary school to 6 Towpath Road, GL2 5FJ is Linden Primary School (799m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gloucestershire College (915m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 6 Towpath Road, GL2 5FJ?

The closest bus stop to 6 Towpath Road, GL2 5FJ is Monk Meadow Trading Estate, 263m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Towpath Road, Hempsted, Gloucester, GL2 5FJ

Notable views1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

114 m²

1227 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Towpath Road

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

6 Towpath Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Hempsted, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL2 5FJ). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2018. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in April 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Across 2013–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £372,000 is 35.3% above the 2017 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms5
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDetached
BalconyYes
Notable viewsYes

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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)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromB83toC77

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Towpath Road, Hempsted, Gloucester, GL2 5FJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 6 Towpath Road, Hempsted, Gloucester, GL2 5FJ

1decisions1extensions10documents

Oct 2018
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Front of property
Erection of balcony at first floor level. Alteration of an existing window to a door for access.
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
18/00932/FUL
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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.

6 Towpath Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£372,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£274,950

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

17 April 2017Most recent
£274,950
+29.4%over 3 years
27 June 2013
£212,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL2 5FJ: £295,000 (2023–2019).

Nearby sales in GL2 5FJ

On the street

Versus other Towpath Road homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 6 Towpath Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,412

Street avg £2,925

On par

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 1.9 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

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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

0.3 km

Monk Meadow Trading Estate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Linden Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GL2 5FJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL2 5FJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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