What kind of home is Knowle Cottage, GL4 8JA?

Knowle Cottage, GL4 8JA is a detached house.

What did Knowle Cottage, GL4 8JA sell for?

Knowle Cottage, GL4 8JA last sold for £497,500 in January 2006, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Knowle Cottage, GL4 8JA?

The current EPC rating for Knowle Cottage, GL4 8JA is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Knowle Cottage, GL4 8JA?

Knowle Cottage, GL4 8JA has a recorded floor area of 489 m² (5,264 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Knowle Cottage, GL4 8JA use?

The latest EPC at Knowle Cottage, GL4 8JA records electricity as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

Has Knowle Cottage, GL4 8JA had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at Knowle Cottage, GL4 8JA was a refusal for an application (ref. S.23/1408/FUL) in October 2023. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Knowle Cottage, GL4 8JA?

Knowle Cottage, GL4 8JA is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Knowle Cottage, GL4 8JA in?

Knowle Cottage, GL4 8JA sits in Cranham, Gloucester, Gloucester. It falls within the GL4 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

Is Knowle Cottage, GL4 8JA in a safe area?

Police records around Knowle Cottage, GL4 8JA 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 Knowle Cottage, GL4 8JA?

The closest primary school to Knowle Cottage, GL4 8JA is Cranham Church of England Primary School (707m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Knowle Cottage, GL4 8JA?

The closest bus stop to Knowle Cottage, GL4 8JA is The Knoll, 249m away. In total there are 28 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Knowle Cottage, Cranham, Gloucester, GL4 8JA

9 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

489 m²

5264 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Knowle Cottage

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

Knowle Cottage is a detached house in Cranham, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL4 8JA). It has a recorded floor area of 489 m² (around 5264 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. Main heating runs on electricity.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in January 2006. Today's modelled estimate of £1,551,000 sits 211.8% above the 2006 sale of £497,500. 9 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused.

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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.

Knowle Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

12.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 February 2034

7 years remaining

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryDetached HouseEPC DDetached over 300m²Extended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Knowle Cottage, Cranham, Gloucester, GL4 8JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at Knowle Cottage was refused — worth checking the council file.

9 applications on record at Knowle Cottage, Cranham, Gloucester, GL4 8JA

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Flagged:Retrospective

Sept 2004
Demolition And RebuildFull
Outcome in report
Erection of one dwelling. Existing dwelling to be demolished.
Reference
S.04/1723/FUL
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FullOct 2023Decision
RenovationNov 2021Decision

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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.

Knowle Cottage's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2006).

Current estimate

£1,551,000

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Last sold (2006)

£497,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 January 2006Most recent
£497,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL4 8JA: £405,000 (2020–2002).

Nearby sales in GL4 8JA

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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

0.2 km

The Knoll — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Cranham Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL4 8JA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.7dB

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