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3 Blacksmiths Ground, Highnam, Gloucester, GL2 8NB

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
132 m²
1421 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Blacksmiths Ground

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

3 Blacksmiths Ground is a detached house in Highnam, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL2 8NB). It has a recorded floor area of 132 m² (around 1421 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2014) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 132 m² it's 25.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (105 m² median across 8 EPCs).

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

3 Blacksmiths Ground's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 Nov 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2014from Apr 2009
Low Energy Lighting
47%84%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation
NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Blacksmiths Ground, Highnam, Gloucester, GL2 8NB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Blacksmiths Ground has no planning applications on record.

3

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.

3 Blacksmiths Ground has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£464,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 8NB: £320,000 (2024–2014).

On the street

Versus other Blacksmiths Ground homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 3 Blacksmiths Ground stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

56 (D)

Street avg 61 (D)

Below

Floor Area

132 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Blacksmiths Ground

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£476k

1 Court Cottages, Church Lane, Churcham

GL2 8AF

4 bed2 bath
£478k

1 Farthing Croft, Highnam

GL2 8EQ

4 bed2 bath
£485k

1 Bovone Cottages, Barbers Bridge, Rudford

GL2 8DX

3 bed3 bath
£496k

1 Brimsome Meadow, Highnam

GL2 8EW

£502k

1 Elmview, Barbers Bridge, Rudford

GL2 8DX

£508k

1 Barn Ground, Highnam

GL2 8LJ

5 bed2 bath
£423k

1 Elver Close, Minsterworth

GL2 8FP

3 bed2 bath
£415k

1 Cams Ground, Highnam

GL2 8LZ

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

The Range — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Highnam CofE Primary Academy. 2 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 8NB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GL2 8NB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for GL2 8NB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Blacksmiths Ground, Highnam, Gloucester, GL2 8NB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.