What kind of home is 4 Upper Rea, GL2 5LR?

4 Upper Rea, GL2 5LR is a detached house.

What energy rating does 4 Upper Rea, GL2 5LR have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Upper Rea, GL2 5LR is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Upper Rea, GL2 5LR?

4 Upper Rea, GL2 5LR has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (1,227 sq ft). That makes it about 29% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in GL2 5LR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Upper Rea, GL2 5LR use?

The latest EPC at 4 Upper Rea, GL2 5LR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 4 Upper Rea, GL2 5LR had any planning applications?

4 Upper Rea, GL2 5LR has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in March 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Upper Rea, GL2 5LR?

4 Upper Rea, GL2 5LR is in council tax band D.

Which area is 4 Upper Rea, GL2 5LR in?

4 Upper Rea, GL2 5LR sits in Hempsted, Gloucester, Gloucester. It falls within the GL2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Upper Rea, GL2 5LR?

Police records around 4 Upper Rea, GL2 5LR 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 4 Upper Rea, GL2 5LR?

The closest primary school to 4 Upper Rea, GL2 5LR is Hempsted Church of England Primary School (951m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Crypt School (1.9km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Upper Rea, GL2 5LR?

The closest bus stop to 4 Upper Rea, GL2 5LR is Barn Owl Centre, 471m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Upper Rea, Hempsted, Gloucester, GL2 5LR

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

114 m²

1227 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Upper Rea

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

4 Upper Rea is a detached house in Hempsted, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL2 5LR). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 114 m² it's 29.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (88 m² median across 7 EPCs). One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2021.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 July 2036

9 years remaining

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Upper Rea, Hempsted, Gloucester, GL2 5LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 4 Upper Rea, Hempsted, Gloucester, GL2 5LR

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Mar 2021
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
20/00863/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.

4 Upper Rea has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£382,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL2 5LR: £245,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in GL2 5LR

On the street

Versus other Upper Rea homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Upper Rea outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 53 (E)

Above

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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

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

0.5 km

Barn Owl Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Hempsted Church of England Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL2 5LR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

Low

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