What type of property is 7 Orchard Close, GL2 9BB?

7 Orchard Close, GL2 9BB is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 7 Orchard Close, GL2 9BB?

7 Orchard Close, GL2 9BB last sold for £7,000 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £6,100 in March 2018, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 7 Orchard Close, GL2 9BB?

Across 2 sales between March 2018 and April 2025, 7 Orchard Close, GL2 9BB rose from £6,100 to £7,000, a change of £900. That works out to roughly +2% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Orchard Close, GL2 9BB have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Orchard Close, GL2 9BB is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Orchard Close, GL2 9BB?

7 Orchard Close, GL2 9BB has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (625 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Orchard Close, GL2 9BB heated?

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

What council tax band is 7 Orchard Close, GL2 9BB?

7 Orchard Close, GL2 9BB is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 7 Orchard Close, GL2 9BB located?

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

How safe is the area around 7 Orchard Close, GL2 9BB?

Police records around 7 Orchard Close, GL2 9BB show an average of 209 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (57% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 7 Orchard Close, GL2 9BB?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Orchard Close, GL2 9BB?

The closest bus stop to 7 Orchard Close, GL2 9BB is Fairmile Gardens, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Orchard Close, Longford, Gloucester, GL2 9BB

Property type

Detached

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

625 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 7 Orchard Close

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

7 Orchard Close is a detached house in Longford, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL2 9BB). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 625 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2010) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). The latest certificate is from April 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2018–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £151,000 sits 2057.1% above the 2025 sale of £7,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£11/sq ft) was about 92% below the postcode norm. It changed hands recently, sold April 2025 for £7,000.

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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.

7 Orchard Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Apr 2020

Current Certificate

Apr 2010

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 19 April 2020

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Planning

Planning history

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

7 Orchard Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Latest sale on 7 Orchard Close was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£151,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.0% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£7,000

Growth on file: 2.0% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

21 April 2025Most recent
£7,000
+14.8%over 7 years
8 March 2018
£6,100

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL2 9BB: £170,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in GL2 9BB

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.

On price per m², 7 Orchard Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£120

Street avg £1,826

Strongly below

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 59 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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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Crime

209/mo

Falling 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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