What kind of home is 2 Waters Reach, GL2 5GN?

2 Waters Reach, GL2 5GN is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Waters Reach, GL2 5GN last change hands?

2 Waters Reach, GL2 5GN last sold for £516,288 in November 2025. Before that, it sold for £260,000 in March 2002, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Waters Reach, GL2 5GN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2002 and November 2025, 2 Waters Reach, GL2 5GN rose from £260,000 to £516,288, a change of £256,288. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Waters Reach, GL2 5GN have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Waters Reach, GL2 5GN is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Waters Reach, GL2 5GN?

2 Waters Reach, GL2 5GN has a recorded floor area of 166 m² (1,787 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Waters Reach, GL2 5GN use?

The latest EPC at 2 Waters Reach, GL2 5GN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Waters Reach, GL2 5GN?

2 Waters Reach, GL2 5GN is in council tax band E.

Which area is 2 Waters Reach, GL2 5GN in?

2 Waters Reach, GL2 5GN sits in Hempsted, Gloucester, Gloucester. It falls within the GL2 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

What is crime like near 2 Waters Reach, GL2 5GN?

Police records around 2 Waters Reach, GL2 5GN show an average of 209 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (57% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Waters Reach, GL2 5GN?

The closest primary school to 2 Waters Reach, GL2 5GN is Hempsted Church of England Primary School (378m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Crypt School (1.5km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Waters Reach, GL2 5GN?

The closest bus stop to 2 Waters Reach, GL2 5GN is Court Gardens, 65m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Waters Reach, Hempsted, Gloucester, GL2 5GN

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

166 m²

1787 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Waters Reach

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

2 Waters Reach is a five-bedroom detached house in Hempsted, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL2 5GN). It has a recorded floor area of 166 m² (around 1787 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

A recent sale: £516,288 in November 2025. Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble

Building

Heating systemGas

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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

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 November 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromD61toC72

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%52%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Waters Reach, Hempsted, Gloucester, GL2 5GN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Waters Reach 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

£500,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£516,288

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

14 November 2025Most recent
£516,288
+98.6%over 23 years
28 March 2002
£260,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in GL2 5GN: £123,750 (1997–1997).

Nearby sales in GL2 5GN

4 Waters Reach, Hempsted, Gloucester, GL2 5GN
Sold Sept 1997
£123,750

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

209/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Court Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Hempsted Church of England Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL2 5GN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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