What type of property is 8 Amber Close, GL4 0RL?

8 Amber Close, GL4 0RL is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Amber Close, GL4 0RL?

8 Amber Close, GL4 0RL last sold for £225,000 in December 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £91,000 in September 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Amber Close, GL4 0RL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 2003 and December 2023, 8 Amber Close, GL4 0RL rose from £91,000 to £225,000, a change of £134,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Amber Close, GL4 0RL?

The current EPC rating for 8 Amber Close, GL4 0RL is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in February 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Amber Close, GL4 0RL?

8 Amber Close, GL4 0RL has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Amber Close, GL4 0RL heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Amber Close, GL4 0RL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Amber Close, GL4 0RL?

8 Amber Close, GL4 0RL 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 8 Amber Close, GL4 0RL located?

8 Amber Close, GL4 0RL sits in Tuffley, Gloucester, Gloucester. It falls within the GL4 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

Is 8 Amber Close, GL4 0RL in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Amber Close, GL4 0RL show an average of 212 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (31% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Amber Close, GL4 0RL?

The closest primary school to 8 Amber Close, GL4 0RL is Grange Primary Academy (185m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Crypt School (810m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Amber Close, GL4 0RL?

The closest bus stop to 8 Amber Close, GL4 0RL is Silver Close, 75m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Amber Close, Tuffley, Gloucester, GL4 0RL

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Amber Close

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

8 Amber Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Tuffley, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL4 0RL). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2015) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2003–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£265/sq ft) was about 100.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2023 for £225,000.

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
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

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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 16 Feb 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2015

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 16 February 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2015from Mar 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

7%64%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Amber Close, Tuffley, Gloucester, GL4 0RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Amber Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications 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.

8 Amber Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£243,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£225,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

8 December 2023Most recent
£225,000
+62.5%over 8 years
30 July 2015
£138,500
+52.2%over 11 years
4 September 2003
£91,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL4 0RL: £210,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in GL4 0RL

On the street

Versus other Amber Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 Amber Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,848

Street avg £2,318

Strongly above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 79 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below

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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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Crime

212/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Silver Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Grange Primary Academy. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GL4 0RL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL4 0RL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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