What type of property is 12 Farthing Croft, GL2 8EQ?

12 Farthing Croft, GL2 8EQ is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 12 Farthing Croft, GL2 8EQ sell for?

12 Farthing Croft, GL2 8EQ last sold for £145,000 in February 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Farthing Croft, GL2 8EQ?

The current EPC rating for 12 Farthing Croft, GL2 8EQ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Farthing Croft, GL2 8EQ?

12 Farthing Croft, GL2 8EQ has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Farthing Croft, GL2 8EQ heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Farthing Croft, GL2 8EQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Farthing Croft, GL2 8EQ?

12 Farthing Croft, GL2 8EQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 12 Farthing Croft, GL2 8EQ located?

12 Farthing Croft, GL2 8EQ sits in Highnam, Gloucester, Gloucester. It falls within the GL2 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

Is 12 Farthing Croft, GL2 8EQ in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Farthing Croft, GL2 8EQ 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 12 Farthing Croft, GL2 8EQ?

The closest primary school to 12 Farthing Croft, GL2 8EQ is Highnam CofE Primary Academy (484m).

How well connected is 12 Farthing Croft, GL2 8EQ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Farthing Croft, GL2 8EQ is Turners Close, 96m away. In total there are 27 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Farthing Croft, Highnam, Gloucester, GL2 8EQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Farthing Croft

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

12 Farthing Croft is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Highnam, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL2 8EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £260,000 sits 79.3% above the 2012 sale of £145,000. On the market in February 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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 3)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2014from May 2011

EPC improved fromE51toD61

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

33%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2025from Dec 2014

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%63%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Farthing Croft, Highnam, Gloucester, GL2 8EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Farthing Croft 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.

12 Farthing Croft valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£260,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£145,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 February 2012Most recent
£145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL2 8EQ: £275,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in GL2 8EQ

On the street

Versus other Farthing Croft homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 12 Farthing Croft runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,014

Street avg £2,762

Below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.4 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.

£305k

1 Bluebell Drive, Highnam

GL2 8FG

3 bed2 bath

£376k

1 Bell Cottages, Old Road, Maisemore

GL2 8HS

3 bed1 bath

£423k

1 Elver Close, Minsterworth

GL2 8FP

3 bed2 bath

£485k

1 Bovone Cottages, Barbers Bridge, Rudford

GL2 8DX

3 bed3 bath

£379k

1 Clayburn Close, Highnam

GL2 8LN

4 bed

£415k

1 Cams Ground, Highnam

GL2 8LZ

4 bed2 bath

£476k

1 Court Cottages, Church Lane, Churcham

GL2 8AF

4 bed2 bath

£478k

1 Farthing Croft, Highnam

GL2 8EQ

4 bed2 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

0.1 km

Turners Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Highnam CofE Primary Academy. 1 school 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 8EQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL2 8EQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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