4 Birdwood Close, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 5UF
About 4 Birdwood Close
4 Birdwood Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Abbeymead, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL4 5UF). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).
It hasn't traded since February 2011, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1995–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £217,000 sits 69.5% above the 2011 sale of £128,000. At 51 m² it sits well below the postcode median (75 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Planning history
4 Birdwood Close has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
4 Birdwood Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.
£217,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 15 years.
£128,000
Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 15 years.
Sales timeline
11 February 2011Most recent
£128,000
+60.0%over 8 years30 April 2002
£80,000
+95.1%over 6 years21 December 1995
£41,000
-3.5%24 October 1995
£42,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in GL4 5UF: £255,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in GL4 5UF
11 Birdwood Close, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 5UF
Sold Jan 2025
£278,00010 Birdwood Close, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 5UF
Sold Jul 2023
£255,00012 Birdwood Close, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 5UF
Sold Jul 2022
£179,9506 Birdwood Close, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 5UF
Sold Mar 2022
£305,0009 Birdwood Close, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 5UF
Sold Dec 2018
£267,500
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Versus other Birdwood Close homes
Price per m² for 4 Birdwood Close lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,510
Street avg £3,484
Floor Area
51 m²
Street avg 76 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.8 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Simpson's Orchard — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School. 14 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.5dB