What type of property is 38 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP?

38 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 38 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP sell for?

38 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP last sold for £270,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £190,000 in August 2023, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 38 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP?

Across 2 sales between August 2023 and March 2025, 38 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP rose from £190,000 to £270,000, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly +25.2% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 38 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP?

The current EPC rating for 38 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP?

38 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GL4 0XP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 38 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP heated?

The latest EPC at 38 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 38 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP?

38 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP 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 38 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP located?

38 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP sits in Tuffley, Gloucester, Gloucester. It falls within the GL4 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

What is crime like near 38 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP?

Police records around 38 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 56% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 38 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP?

The closest primary school to 38 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP is Harewood Infant School (396m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Holmleigh Park High School (330m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 38 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP?

The closest bus stop to 38 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP is Althorp Close, 83m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38 Althorp Close, Tuffley, Gloucester, GL4 0XP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 38 Althorp Close

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

38 Althorp Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Tuffley, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL4 0XP). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in December 2021 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

A recent sale: £270,000 in March 2025. At 59 m² it's 20.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (74 m² median across 22 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). Across 2023–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 25.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£425/sq ft) was about 118.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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 2)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Dec 2021

EPC improved fromD63toC72

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Althorp Close, Tuffley, Gloucester, GL4 0XP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Althorp Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

38 Althorp Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£290,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 25.2% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£270,000

Growth on file: 25.2% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

14 March 2025Most recent
£270,000
+42.1%over 1 year
20 August 2023
£190,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL4 0XP: £248,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in GL4 0XP

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On the street

Versus other Althorp Close homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 38 Althorp Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,576

Street avg £2,991

Strongly above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Althorp Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Holmleigh Park High School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL4 0XP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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