What kind of home is 1 Ridgeway Close, GL4 8BN?

1 Ridgeway Close, GL4 8BN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 1 Ridgeway Close, GL4 8BN?

1 Ridgeway Close, GL4 8BN last sold for £375,000 in September 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £244,000 in July 2011. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Ridgeway Close, GL4 8BN changed over time?

Across 3 sales between July 2011 and September 2021, 1 Ridgeway Close, GL4 8BN rose from £244,000 to £375,000, a change of £131,000. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Ridgeway Close, GL4 8BN?

The current EPC rating for 1 Ridgeway Close, GL4 8BN is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Ridgeway Close, GL4 8BN?

1 Ridgeway Close, GL4 8BN has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Ridgeway Close, GL4 8BN use?

The latest EPC at 1 Ridgeway Close, GL4 8BN records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Ridgeway Close, GL4 8BN?

1 Ridgeway Close, GL4 8BN is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1 Ridgeway Close, GL4 8BN in?

1 Ridgeway Close, GL4 8BN sits in Birdlip, Gloucester, Gloucester. It falls within the GL4 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

Is 1 Ridgeway Close, GL4 8BN in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Ridgeway Close, GL4 8BN 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 1 Ridgeway Close, GL4 8BN?

The closest primary school to 1 Ridgeway Close, GL4 8BN is Birdlip Primary School (248m).

What transport links are near 1 Ridgeway Close, GL4 8BN?

The closest bus stop to 1 Ridgeway Close, GL4 8BN is Village Stores, 70m away. In total there are 15 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Ridgeway Close, Birdlip, Gloucester, GL4 8BN

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Ridgeway Close

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

1 Ridgeway Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Birdlip, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL4 8BN). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Main heating runs on electricity. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2011–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £422,000 is 12.5% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£415/sq ft) was about 21.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £375,000 in September 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageSingle
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

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 2)

May 2021

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 May 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromD66toC73

Hot Water

PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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21st centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Ridgeway Close, Birdlip, Gloucester, GL4 8BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Ridgeway Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£422,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£375,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

7 September 2021Most recent
£375,000
+11.9%over 2 years
9 June 2019
£335,000
+37.3%over 7 years
20 July 2011
£244,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL4 8BN: £375,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in GL4 8BN

On the street

Versus other Ridgeway Close homes

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

1 Ridgeway Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,464

Street avg £4,145

Above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Below

Years Held

5 years

Street avg 7 years

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Gloucester district page.

Full Gloucester report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

212/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Village Stores — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Birdlip Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL4 8BN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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