What type of property is 5 Lady Downe Close, GL4 8BJ?

5 Lady Downe Close, GL4 8BJ is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Lady Downe Close, GL4 8BJ last change hands?

5 Lady Downe Close, GL4 8BJ last sold for £259,995 in November 2002, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Lady Downe Close, GL4 8BJ have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Lady Downe Close, GL4 8BJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Lady Downe Close, GL4 8BJ?

5 Lady Downe Close, GL4 8BJ has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (1,518 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GL4 8BJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Lady Downe Close, GL4 8BJ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Lady Downe Close, GL4 8BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 5 Lady Downe Close, GL4 8BJ?

5 Lady Downe Close, GL4 8BJ has council approval for an extension granted in April 2003 under ref. 03/371. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Lady Downe Close, GL4 8BJ?

5 Lady Downe Close, GL4 8BJ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 5 Lady Downe Close, GL4 8BJ located?

5 Lady Downe Close, GL4 8BJ sits in Upton St. Leonards, Gloucester, Gloucester. It falls within the GL4 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

Is 5 Lady Downe Close, GL4 8BJ in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Lady Downe Close, GL4 8BJ 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 5 Lady Downe Close, GL4 8BJ?

The closest primary school to 5 Lady Downe Close, GL4 8BJ is Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School (342m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Gloucester Academy (1.8km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Lady Downe Close, GL4 8BJ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Lady Downe Close, GL4 8BJ is Ash Grove, 94m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Lady Downe Close, Upton St Leonards, Gloucester, GL4 8BJ

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

141 m²

1518 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Lady Downe Close

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

5 Lady Downe Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Upton St. Leonards, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL4 8BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (around 1518 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 70).

Held since November 2002 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £553,000 sits 112.7% above the 2002 sale of £259,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£171/sq ft) was about 20.1% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include new windows, an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

5 Lady Downe Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Lady Downe Close, Upton St Leonards, Gloucester, GL4 8BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Lady Downe Close has an approved extension on the planning record.

Nov 2003
RenovationFull
In report
Alterations to windows, including new bow bay windows to replace existing, and addition of new first floor window on North elevation. Replace existing fence with dwarf wall.
New Windows
Reference
03/1897
View planning record
Apr 2003
ConservatoryFull
In report
Restrospective application for the erection of a conservatory.
Extension
Reference
03/371
View planning record

What's in 5 Lady Downe Close, Upton St Leonards, Gloucester, GL4 8BJ'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.

5 Lady Downe Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£553,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£259,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 November 2002Most recent
£259,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL4 8BJ: £382,500 (2022–2009).

Nearby sales in GL4 8BJ

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On the street

Versus other Lady Downe Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Lady Downe Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,844

Street avg £3,276

Strongly below

Floor Area

141 m²

Street avg 146 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Moorend Cottages, Watery Lane, Upton St Leonards

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1 Ash Grove, Upton St Leonards

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3 bed

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1 Six Acres, Upton St Leonards

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1 Rectory Close, Bondend Road, Upton St Leonards

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1 Lady Downe Close, Upton St Leonards

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ash Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GL4 8BJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL4 8BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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