What type of property is 5 Lake Close, GL2 8BS?

5 Lake Close, GL2 8BS is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 5 Lake Close, GL2 8BS?

The current EPC rating for 5 Lake Close, GL2 8BS is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in August 2018. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Lake Close, GL2 8BS?

5 Lake Close, GL2 8BS has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GL2 8BS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Lake Close, GL2 8BS heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Lake Close, GL2 8BS records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Lake Close, GL2 8BS?

5 Lake Close, GL2 8BS 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.

Where is 5 Lake Close, GL2 8BS located?

5 Lake Close, GL2 8BS sits in Churcham, Gloucester, Gloucester. It falls within the GL2 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

How safe is the area around 5 Lake Close, GL2 8BS?

Police records around 5 Lake Close, GL2 8BS 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 5 Lake Close, GL2 8BS?

The closest primary school to 5 Lake Close, GL2 8BS is Churcham Primary School (393m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 5 Lake Close, GL2 8BS?

The closest bus stop to 5 Lake Close, GL2 8BS is Lake Lane School Stop, 227m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Lake Close, Churcham, Gloucester, GL2 8BS

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 5 Lake Close

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

5 Lake Close is a mid-terrace house in Churcham, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL2 8BS). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2010); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 122), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

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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(1 of 2)

Aug 2018

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2018from Oct 2010

EPC improved fromC69toE54

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

75%17%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Lake Close, Churcham, Gloucester, GL2 8BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Lake Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Lake Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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.

On the street

Versus other Lake Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Lake Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

54 (E)

Street avg 45 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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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.

£209k

1 Cherry Blossom Close, Highnam

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£254k

1 Chestnut Cottages, The Range, Highnam

GL2 8NL

£287k

1 Conyers Cottages, Oakle Street, Churcham

GL2 8AG

£295k

1 Cornflower Way, Highnam

GL2 8FH

£305k

1 Bluebell Drive, Highnam

GL2 8FG

3 bed2 bath

£348k

1 Chaxhill Villas, Walmore Hill, Minsterworth

GL2 8LA

£375k

1 Gordon Close, Highnam

GL2 8LL

£376k

1 Bell Cottages, Old Road, Maisemore

GL2 8HS

3 bed1 bath

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

Lake Lane School Stop — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Churcham Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GL2 8BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL2 8BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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