What type of property is 2c, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB?

2c, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

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

2c, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB last sold for £125,000 in February 2011, around 15 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £49,000 in April 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2c, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB changed over time?

Across 3 sales between April 1997 and February 2011, 2c, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB rose from £49,000 to £125,000, a change of £76,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2c, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB have?

The current EPC rating for 2c, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in November 2014. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2c, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB?

2c, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 47% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in GL2 9BB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2c, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB heated?

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

What council tax band is 2c, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB?

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

Where is 2c, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB located?

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

How safe is the area around 2c, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB?

Police records around 2c, 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.

Which schools serve 2c, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB?

The closest primary school to 2c, 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 transport links are near 2c, Orchard Close, GL2 9BB?

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

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

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2c

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

2c is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Longford, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL2 9BB). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2014) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Untraded for 15 years, with the last transfer in February 2011. At 85 m² the property is well over the postcode median (58 m² across 33 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1997–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £260,000 sits 108% above the 2011 sale of £125,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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 Nov 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2014

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2014from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromE50toD65

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

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

2c has no planning applications on record.

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.

2c has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£260,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£125,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

23 February 2011Most recent
£125,000
+58.2%over 9 years
31 May 2001
£79,000
+61.2%over 4 years
24 April 1997
£49,000

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.

On epc rating, 2c stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,471

Street avg £1,388

On par

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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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£292k

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£305k

1 Brookfield Cottages, Brook Lane, Down Hatherley

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2 bed1 bath

£325k

1 Abbotts Cottages, Sandhurst Lane, Sandhurst

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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.

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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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