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10a, Orchard Close, Longford, Gloucester, GL2 9BB

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
58 m²
624 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 10a

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

10a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Longford, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL2 9BB). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2016) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). At 58 m² this is the 13th smallest of 34 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 50–103 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 34 units on file.

Today's modelled estimate of £152,000 sits 117.1% above the 2012 sale of £70,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£112/sq ft) was about 18.7% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in December 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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 10a

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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 4)
Dec 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2012from Apr 2012
EPC improved fromE46toG17
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Gas Multipoint

Hot water system upgraded

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Nov 2016from May 2012
EPC improved fromG17toD66
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
29%57%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2016from Nov 2016
Low Energy Lighting
57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10a, Orchard Close, Longford, Gloucester, GL2 9BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10a 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.

10a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£152,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2012)

£70,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 December 2012Most recent

    £70,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL2 9BB: £165,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Orchard Close homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,207

Street avg £1,751

Below

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 59 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 10a

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

Environmental risk flagged

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.
£292k

1 Brickendon, Sandhurst Lane

GL2 9AH

2 bed2 bath
£305k

1 Brookfield Cottages, Brook Lane, Down Hatherley

GL2 9PR

2 bed1 bath
£325k

1 Abbotts Cottages, Sandhurst Lane, Sandhurst

GL2 9NW

2 bed1 bath
£275k

1 Ashmead

GL2 9RU

3 bed
£337k

1 Austin Drive, Longford

GL2 9BL

3 bed2 bath
£377k

1 Catherine Place, Longford

GL2 9FD

3 bed1 bath
£397k

1 Chamwells Avenue, Longlevens

GL2 9JB

3 bed1 bath
£437k

1 Athelai Close, Down Hatherley

GL2 9AP

3 bed
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

Fairmile Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Denmark Road High School. 17 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 9BB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GL2 9BB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.7dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for GL2 9BB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.3dB

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 10a, Orchard Close, Longford, Gloucester, GL2 9BB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.