What kind of home is 1 Barn Ground, GL2 8LJ?

1 Barn Ground, GL2 8LJ is a 5-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot and which has been extended.

When did 1 Barn Ground, GL2 8LJ last change hands?

1 Barn Ground, GL2 8LJ last sold for £270,000 in January 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Barn Ground, GL2 8LJ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Barn Ground, GL2 8LJ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Barn Ground, GL2 8LJ?

1 Barn Ground, GL2 8LJ has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (1,572 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Barn Ground, GL2 8LJ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Barn Ground, GL2 8LJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Barn Ground, GL2 8LJ?

1 Barn Ground, GL2 8LJ is in council tax band E.

Which area is 1 Barn Ground, GL2 8LJ in?

1 Barn Ground, GL2 8LJ sits in Highnam, Gloucester, Gloucester. It falls within the GL2 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

Is 1 Barn Ground, GL2 8LJ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Barn Ground, GL2 8LJ 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.

What schools are near 1 Barn Ground, GL2 8LJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Barn Ground, GL2 8LJ is Highnam CofE Primary Academy (99m). The closest secondary is Hartpury College (3.0km).

What transport links are near 1 Barn Ground, GL2 8LJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Barn Ground, GL2 8LJ is Brimsome Meadow, 169m away. In total there are 28 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Barn Ground, Highnam, Gloucester, GL2 8LJ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

146 m²

1572 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 1 Barn Ground

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

1 Barn Ground is a five-bedroom detached house in Highnam, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL2 8LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (around 1572 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a corner plot.

Today's modelled estimate of £508,000 sits 88.1% above the 2012 sale of £270,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£172/sq ft) was about 42.3% below the postcode norm. 14 years since the last transfer (January 2012).

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Corner plotYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Previously extendedYes

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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.

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseFreeholdEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Barn Ground, Highnam, Gloucester, GL2 8LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Barn Ground 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.

1 Barn Ground valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£508,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£270,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

31 January 2012Most recent
£270,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL2 8LJ: £347,000 (2024–2006).

Nearby sales in GL2 8LJ

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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

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

Brimsome Meadow — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL2 8LJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

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