What kind of home is 5 Gainsborough Close, KT10 8JR?

5 Gainsborough Close, KT10 8JR is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Gainsborough Close, KT10 8JR last change hands?

5 Gainsborough Close, KT10 8JR last sold for £660,000 in May 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £188,000 in March 1997, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Gainsborough Close, KT10 8JR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1997 and May 2012, 5 Gainsborough Close, KT10 8JR rose from £188,000 to £660,000, a change of £472,000. That works out to roughly +8.6% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Gainsborough Close, KT10 8JR have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Gainsborough Close, KT10 8JR is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in September 2015. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Gainsborough Close, KT10 8JR?

5 Gainsborough Close, KT10 8JR has a recorded floor area of 179 m² (1,927 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 69% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in KT10 8JR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Gainsborough Close, KT10 8JR use?

The latest EPC at 5 Gainsborough Close, KT10 8JR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 5 Gainsborough Close, KT10 8JR have?

5 Gainsborough Close, KT10 8JR has council approval for single-storey side extension granted in November 2012 under ref. 2012/3312. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Gainsborough Close, KT10 8JR?

5 Gainsborough Close, KT10 8JR 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 5 Gainsborough Close, KT10 8JR in?

5 Gainsborough Close, KT10 8JR sits in Esher. It falls within the KT10 postcode district in Surrey.

What is crime like near 5 Gainsborough Close, KT10 8JR?

Police records around 5 Gainsborough Close, KT10 8JR show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 71% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Gainsborough Close, KT10 8JR?

The closest primary school to 5 Gainsborough Close, KT10 8JR is St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton (617m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Esher Sixth Form College (465m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Gainsborough Close, KT10 8JR?

The closest bus stop to 5 Gainsborough Close, KT10 8JR is Weston Green Road, 80m away. The nearest rail option is Esher Rail Station, 632m away.

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5 Gainsborough Close, Esher, KT10 8JR

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

179 m²

1927 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Gainsborough Close

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

5 Gainsborough Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Esher (KT10 8JR). It has a recorded floor area of 179 m² (around 1927 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in October 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1997–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,192,000 sits 80.6% above the 2012 sale of £660,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2012. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in May 2012.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Sept 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2015

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2015from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromD59toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Gainsborough Close, Esher, KT10 8JR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Gainsborough Close has an approved single-storey side extension on the planning record.

Nov 2012
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Single storey side infill extension
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
2012/3312
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£1,192,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.6% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£660,000

Growth on file: 8.6% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

30 May 2012Most recent
£660,000
+251.1%over 15 years
14 March 1997
£188,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in KT10 8JR: £445,000 (2007–2000).

Nearby sales in KT10 8JR

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Weston Green Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Esher Sixth Form College. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around KT10 8JR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for KT10 8JR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.5dB

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