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Longdole House, Birdlip, Gloucester, GL4 8LH

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
228 m²
2454 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Longdole House

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

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

Energy performance

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

Longdole House's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from May 2011
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Longdole House, Birdlip, Gloucester, GL4 8LH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Jul 2009
    Tree WorksTrees
    In 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
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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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Longdole House valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£948,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£725,171

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 November 2018Most recent

    £725,171

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL4 8LH: £955,500 (2024–2018).

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On the street

Versus the street

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

On epc rating, Longdole House stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,181

Street avg £8,118

Above

Floor Area

228 m²

Street avg 142 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.4 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

On par
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.

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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for GL4 8LH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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