What kind of home is 2b, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB?

2b, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB is a semi-detached house.

When did 2b, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB last change hands?

2b, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB last sold for £125,000 in June 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2b, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB?

The current EPC rating for 2b, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in June 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2b, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB?

2b, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). That makes it about 29% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in GL2 9BB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2b, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB use?

The latest EPC at 2b, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2b, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB?

2b, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB has council approval for two-storey side extension granted in December 2013 under ref. 13/01133/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2b, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB?

2b, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2b, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB in?

2b, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB sits in Longford, Gloucester, Gloucester. It falls within the GL2 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

What is crime like near 2b, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB?

Police records around 2b, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB 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.

What schools are near 2b, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB?

The closest primary school to 2b, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB is Longford Park Primary Academy (1.0km), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denmark Road High School (831m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2b, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB?

The closest bus stop to 2b, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB is Fairmile Gardens, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2b, Orchard Close, Longford, Gloucester, GL2 9BB

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2b

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

2b is a semi-detached house in Longford, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL2 9BB). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2012) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £265,000 sits 112% above the 2012 sale of £125,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2013. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 75 m² it's 29.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (58 m² median across 33 EPCs). 14 years since the last transfer (June 2012).

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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 Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 Jun 2022

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2b, Orchard Close, Longford, Gloucester, GL2 9BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 2b.

1 application on record at 2b, Orchard Close, Longford, Gloucester, GL2 9BB

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Dec 2013
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Two Storey Side Extension
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
13/01133/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.

2b valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£265,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£125,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 June 2012Most recent
£125,000

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

Nearby sales in GL2 9BB

On the street

Versus other Orchard Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2b outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,667

Street avg £1,349

Above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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.

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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.

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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· 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

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