What type of property is 7 Taurus Close, GL2 9AL?

7 Taurus Close, GL2 9AL is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 7 Taurus Close, GL2 9AL last change hands?

7 Taurus Close, GL2 9AL last sold for £210,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £45,500 in November 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Taurus Close, GL2 9AL appreciated in value?

Across 6 sales between November 1997 and September 2024, 7 Taurus Close, GL2 9AL rose from £45,500 to £210,000, a change of £164,500. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Taurus Close, GL2 9AL have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Taurus Close, GL2 9AL is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Taurus Close, GL2 9AL?

7 Taurus Close, GL2 9AL has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 84% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in GL2 9AL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Taurus Close, GL2 9AL heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Taurus Close, GL2 9AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 7 Taurus Close, GL2 9AL?

7 Taurus Close, GL2 9AL has 2 approved extension applications on file going back to March 2011. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 7 Taurus Close, GL2 9AL?

7 Taurus Close, GL2 9AL 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 7 Taurus Close, GL2 9AL located?

7 Taurus Close, GL2 9AL sits in Longford, Gloucester, Gloucester. It falls within the GL2 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

Is 7 Taurus Close, GL2 9AL in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Taurus Close, GL2 9AL 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 7 Taurus Close, GL2 9AL?

The closest primary school to 7 Taurus Close, GL2 9AL is Longford Park Primary Academy (395m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denmark Road High School (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 7 Taurus Close, GL2 9AL?

The closest bus stop to 7 Taurus Close, GL2 9AL is Crescentdale, 229m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Taurus Close, Longford, Gloucester, GL2 9AL

6 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 7 Taurus Close

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

7 Taurus Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Longford, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL2 9AL). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 57 m² the property is well over the postcode median (31 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 79% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £236,000 is 12.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£342/sq ft) was about 55.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £210,000 in September 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Taurus Close, Longford, Gloucester, GL2 9AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Taurus Close has an approved extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 7 Taurus Close, Longford, Gloucester, GL2 9AL

2decisions2extensions16documents1nearby

Mar 2011
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Proposed two storey side and rear extensions to provide 3rd bedroom and enlarged kitchen / diner porch and cloak (application to extend the time limit for the implementation of planning application 08/00468/FUL).
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
11/00118/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

7 Taurus Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£236,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£210,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

5 September 2024Most recent
£210,000
+16.7%over 5 years
18 August 2019
£180,000
+38.5%over 13 years
2 December 2005
£130,000
+20.9%over 2 years
9 October 2003
£107,500
+53.6%over 2 years
14 May 2001
£70,000
+53.8%over 3 years
7 November 1997
£45,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL2 9AL: £135,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in GL2 9AL

On the street

Versus other Taurus Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

7 Taurus Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,684

Street avg £3,048

Above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 60 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Crescentdale — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Longford Park Primary Academy. 15 schools nearby.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL2 9AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.7dB

Low

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60 dB

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70 dB

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