What type of property is 1 Barn Close, GL4 5JT?

1 Barn Close, GL4 5JT is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Barn Close, GL4 5JT last change hands?

1 Barn Close, GL4 5JT last sold for £166,000 in December 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Barn Close, GL4 5JT?

The current EPC rating for 1 Barn Close, GL4 5JT is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Barn Close, GL4 5JT?

1 Barn Close, GL4 5JT has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (930 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in GL4 5JT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Barn Close, GL4 5JT heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Barn Close, GL4 5JT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Barn Close, GL4 5JT had any planning applications?

1 Barn Close, GL4 5JT has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in March 2014. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Barn Close, GL4 5JT?

1 Barn Close, GL4 5JT is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Barn Close, GL4 5JT located?

1 Barn Close, GL4 5JT sits in Abbeydale, Gloucester, Gloucester. It falls within the GL4 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

How safe is the area around 1 Barn Close, GL4 5JT?

Police records around 1 Barn Close, GL4 5JT 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 1 Barn Close, GL4 5JT?

The closest primary school to 1 Barn Close, GL4 5JT is Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School (580m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gloucester Academy (1.6km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Barn Close, GL4 5JT?

The closest bus stop to 1 Barn Close, GL4 5JT is Simpson's Orchard, 105m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Barn Close, Abbeydale, Gloucester, GL4 5JT

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

86 m²

930 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Barn Close

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

1 Barn Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Abbeydale, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL4 5JT). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 930 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2009) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). The latest certificate is from July 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Today's modelled estimate of £278,000 sits 67.5% above the 2013 sale of £166,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£178/sq ft) was about 36% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: a garage conversion approved in 2014. Past consents include a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 86 m² it's 23.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (70 m² median across 5 EPCs). On the market in December 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
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.

1 Barn 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 27 Jul 2019

Current Certificate

Jul 2009

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 27 July 2019

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Barn Close, Abbeydale, Gloucester, GL4 5JT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Barn Close, Abbeydale, Gloucester, GL4 5JT

1decisions1extensions6documents

Mar 2014
Garage Conversion
Outcome in report
Conversion of existing integral garage into living accommodation
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
14/00025/LAW
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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.

1 Barn Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£278,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£166,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 December 2013Most recent
£166,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL4 5JT: £260,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in GL4 5JT

On the street

Versus other Barn Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Barn Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,921

Street avg £3,425

Strongly below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

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Crime

212/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Simpson's Orchard — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GL4 5JT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL4 5JT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.4dB

Low

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60 dB

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FAQ

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