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5 Blacksmiths Ground, Highnam, Gloucester, GL2 8NB

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
127 m²
1367 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Blacksmiths Ground

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

5 Blacksmiths Ground is a four-bedroom detached house in Highnam, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL2 8NB). It has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (around 1367 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2024. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Today's modelled estimate of £496,000 sits 66.2% above the 2014 sale of £298,500. At 127 m² it's 20.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (105 m² median across 8 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 12 years ago, in November 2014.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Blacksmiths Ground

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2024from Apr 2024
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%72%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Blacksmiths Ground, Highnam, Gloucester, GL2 8NB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

5 Blacksmiths Ground valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£496,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£298,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 November 2014Most recent

    £298,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL2 8NB: £320,000 (2024–2012).

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, 5 Blacksmiths Ground stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,350

Street avg £2,908

Strongly below

Floor Area

127 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 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.
£478k

1 Farthing Croft, Highnam

GL2 8EQ

4 bed2 bath
£476k

1 Court Cottages, Church Lane, Churcham

GL2 8AF

4 bed2 bath
£548k

1 Church Rise, Maisemore

GL2 8JE

4 bed2 bath
£571k

1 Cathedral View, Main Road, Minsterworth

GL2 8JG

4 bed2 bath
£415k

1 Cams Ground, Highnam

GL2 8LZ

4 bed2 bath
£639k

1 Churcham Court, Church Lane, Churcham

GL2 8AF

4 bed3 bath
£379k

1 Clayburn Close, Highnam

GL2 8LN

4 bed
£485k

1 Bovone Cottages, Barbers Bridge, Rudford

GL2 8DX

3 bed3 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 5 Blacksmiths Ground, Highnam, Gloucester, GL2 8NB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.