What type of property is 8 Oakcroft Close, GL4 6NU?

8 Oakcroft Close, GL4 6NU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Oakcroft Close, GL4 6NU last change hands?

8 Oakcroft Close, GL4 6NU last sold for £150,000 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £82,995 in July 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Oakcroft Close, GL4 6NU appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between July 2000 and November 2013, 8 Oakcroft Close, GL4 6NU rose from £82,995 to £150,000, a change of £67,005. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Oakcroft Close, GL4 6NU have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Oakcroft Close, GL4 6NU is D with a score of 62 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 8 Oakcroft Close, GL4 6NU?

8 Oakcroft Close, GL4 6NU has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (933 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GL4 6NU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Oakcroft Close, GL4 6NU heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Oakcroft Close, GL4 6NU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 8 Oakcroft Close, GL4 6NU have?

8 Oakcroft Close, GL4 6NU has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in April 2004. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Oakcroft Close, GL4 6NU?

8 Oakcroft Close, GL4 6NU 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 Oakcroft Close, GL4 6NU located?

8 Oakcroft Close, GL4 6NU sits in Matson, Gloucester, Gloucester. It falls within the GL4 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

How safe is the area around 8 Oakcroft Close, GL4 6NU?

Police records around 8 Oakcroft Close, GL4 6NU 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 8 Oakcroft Close, GL4 6NU?

The closest primary school to 8 Oakcroft Close, GL4 6NU is Hillside Primary School (581m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gloucester Academy (1.4km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Oakcroft Close, GL4 6NU?

The closest bus stop to 8 Oakcroft Close, GL4 6NU is Wheatway, 172m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Oakcroft Close, Matson, Gloucester, GL4 6NU

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

87 m²

933 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Oakcroft Close

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

8 Oakcroft Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Matson, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL4 6NU). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 933 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2009) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). The latest certificate is from July 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2000–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £238,000 sits 58.7% above the 2013 sale of £150,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£161/sq ft) was about 77.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: a garage conversion approved in 2004. Past consents include a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in November 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

8 Oakcroft 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 01 Jul 2019

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Oakcroft Close, Matson, Gloucester, GL4 6NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Apr 2004
Garage Conversion
In report
Proposed conversion of garage into living accommodation and external alterations
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
04/00369/LAW
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What's in 8 Oakcroft Close, Matson, Gloucester, GL4 6NU's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Oakcroft Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£238,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£150,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

22 November 2013Most recent
£150,000
+2.7%over 8 years
29 September 2005
£146,000
+75.9%over 5 years
20 July 2000
£82,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL4 6NU: £154,000 (2019–2003).

Nearby sales in GL4 6NU

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On the street

Versus other Oakcroft Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 8 Oakcroft Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,730

Street avg £1,351

Above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

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Comparables

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Area

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Wheatway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Hillside Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL4 6NU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.2dB

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