What kind of home is 8 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP?

8 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 8 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP last change hands?

8 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP last sold for £248,000 in August 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £137,000 in December 2012. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 2012 and August 2018, 8 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP rose from £137,000 to £248,000, a change of £111,000. That works out to roughly +11% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP?

The current EPC rating for 8 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP?

8 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 25% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in GL4 0XP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP use?

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

What is the council tax band for 8 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP?

8 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.

Which area is 8 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP in?

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

Is 8 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP 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.

What schools are near 8 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP?

The closest primary school to 8 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.

What is the nearest station to 8 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP?

The closest bus stop to 8 Althorp Close, GL4 0XP is Althorp Close, 83m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Althorp Close, Tuffley, Gloucester, GL4 0XP

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Althorp Close

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

8 Althorp Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Tuffley, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL4 0XP). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 86 m² it's 20.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (72 m² median across 22 EPCs). Across 2012–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 11% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £314,000 is 26.6% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£268/sq ft) was about 26.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £248,000 in August 2018.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageSingle

Building

Heating systemGas fired
Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from May 2010

Low Energy Lighting

23%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2026from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromD59toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Planning

Planning history

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

8 Althorp 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 Althorp Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£314,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.0% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£248,000

Growth on file: 11.0% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

16 August 2018Most recent
£248,000
+50.3%over 12 months
22 August 2017
£165,000
+20.4%over 4 years
7 December 2012
£137,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL4 0XP: £260,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in GL4 0XP

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 epc rating, 8 Althorp Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,884

Street avg £3,083

On par

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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Crime

212/mo

Falling 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

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL4 0XP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

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