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17 Taurus Close, Longford, Gloucester, GL2 9AL

Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
109 m²
1173 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 80
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 17 Taurus Close

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

17 Taurus Close is a property in Longford, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL2 9AL). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. At 109 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (26–109 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (80 versus a worst of 59). The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since May 1999, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. At 109 m² the property is well over the postcode median (31 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1997–1999, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £189,000 sits 237.5% above the 1999 sale of £56,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£48/sq ft) was about 78.9% below the postcode norm.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C80
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 May 2036

9 years remaining
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Taurus Close, Longford, Gloucester, GL2 9AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Taurus Close has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

17 Taurus Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£189,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (1999)

£56,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 May 1999Most recent

    £56,000

    +14.3%over 1 year
  2. 1 June 1997

    £49,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL2 9AL: £213,000 (2026–2023).

On the street

Versus other Taurus Close homes

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

Price per m² for 17 Taurus Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£514

Street avg £3,015

Strongly below

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 29 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Taurus Close

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

Pick your report · from £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
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.

Crime

209/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Crescentdale — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Longford Park Primary Academy. 15 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 9AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GL2 9AL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for GL2 9AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.7dB

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 17 Taurus Close, Longford, Gloucester, GL2 9AL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.