Longdole House, Birdlip, Gloucester, GL4 8LH
About Longdole House
Longdole House is a detached house in Birdlip, Gloucester, Gloucester (GL4 8LH). It has a recorded floor area of 228 m² (around 2454 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on electricity.
At 228 m² the property is well over the postcode median (93 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2009. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £948,000 is 30.7% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£295/sq ft) was about 180.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2018 at £725,171.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Longdole House's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
- Jul 2009Tree WorksTreesIn report
TPO 228 A.1 Fell two Ash at eastern end of belt of trees. Replant with five Oak as continuation of belt of trees on eastern side
- Agent
- Martinleay Associates
- Documents
- 2 docs on file
- Reference
- 09/01335/TPO
What's in Longdole House, Birdlip, Gloucester, GL4 8LH's planning history?
Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.
Sales history & valuation
Longdole House valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£948,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£725,171
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
29 November 2018Most recent
£725,171
Median price across the last 5 sales in GL4 8LH: £955,500 (2024–2018).
Nearby sales in GL4 8LH
2 Blacklaines Cottages, Birdlip, Gloucester, GL4 8LH
Sold Jun 2024
£1,395,0001 Laynes Court, Birdlip, Gloucester, GL4 8LH
Sold Apr 2022
£1,665,000Longdole Barn, Birdlip, Gloucester, GL4 8LH
Sold Jun 2021
£500,000Blacklains Farm House, Birdlip, Gloucester, GL4 8LH
Sold Jul 2018
£955,500Gowanlea, Birdlip, Gloucester, GL4 8LH
Sold May 2014
£745,000
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Versus the street
On epc rating, Longdole House stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,181
Street avg £8,118
Floor Area
228 m²
Street avg 142 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
6.4 t/year
Street avg 6.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.9 km
Primary School — bus stop.
Closest school
0.9 km
Birdlip Primary School. 1 school 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
42.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
35.5dB