What type of property is 8 Gatehouse Close, KT2 7PA?

8 Gatehouse Close, KT2 7PA is a detached house.

What did 8 Gatehouse Close, KT2 7PA sell for?

8 Gatehouse Close, KT2 7PA last sold for £1,195,000 in November 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £660,000 in August 2005, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Gatehouse Close, KT2 7PA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2005 and November 2014, 8 Gatehouse Close, KT2 7PA rose from £660,000 to £1,195,000, a change of £535,000. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Gatehouse Close, KT2 7PA?

The current EPC rating for 8 Gatehouse Close, KT2 7PA is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Gatehouse Close, KT2 7PA?

8 Gatehouse Close, KT2 7PA has a recorded floor area of 197 m² (2,121 sq ft). That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in KT2 7PA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Gatehouse Close, KT2 7PA heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Gatehouse Close, KT2 7PA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 8 Gatehouse Close, KT2 7PA had any planning applications?

8 Gatehouse Close, KT2 7PA has 2 approved extension applications on file going back to October 2009. The wider record also shows 2 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Gatehouse Close, KT2 7PA?

8 Gatehouse Close, KT2 7PA is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 8 Gatehouse Close, KT2 7PA located?

8 Gatehouse Close, KT2 7PA sits in Kingston Upon Thames. It falls within the KT2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Gatehouse Close, KT2 7PA?

Police records around 8 Gatehouse Close, KT2 7PA show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (227% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Gatehouse Close, KT2 7PA?

The closest primary school to 8 Gatehouse Close, KT2 7PA is Coombe Hill Infant School (321m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Coombe Girls' School (835m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Gatehouse Close, KT2 7PA?

The closest bus stop to 8 Gatehouse Close, KT2 7PA is Coombe Hill School, 252m away. The nearest rail option is Norbiton Rail Station, 1.0km away.

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8 Gatehouse Close, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7PA

4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

197 m²

2120 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Gatehouse Close

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

8 Gatehouse Close is a detached house in Kingston Upon Thames (KT2 7PA). It has a recorded floor area of 197 m² (around 2120 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, a garage conversion and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2005–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,470,000 is 23% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£564/sq ft) was about 15.3% below the postcode norm. On the market in November 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

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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.

8 Gatehouse Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from May 2013

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Gatehouse Close, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7PA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oct 2009
Garage ConversionFull
In report
Conversion of garage to habitable accommodation including formation of pitched roof over existing flat roof and extension to front porch (Retrospective Application)
RetrospectiveExtensionPorch
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
09/14524/HOU
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Oct 2009
Garage ConversionFull
In report
Conversion of garage to habitable accommodation including formation of pitched roof over existing flat roof and extension to front porch (Retrospective Application)
Council
Maldens and Coombe
RetrospectiveExtensionPorch
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
09/14524
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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.

Current estimate

£1,470,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£1,195,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

21 November 2014Most recent
£1,195,000
+81.1%over 9 years
25 August 2005
£660,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in KT2 7PA: £1,250,000 (2023–2011).

Nearby sales in KT2 7PA

On the street

Versus other Gatehouse Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 8 Gatehouse Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,066

Street avg £7,800

Strongly below

Floor Area

197 m²

Street avg 205 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 9.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£1.4m

1 Albion Road

KT2 7BZ

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£1.5m

1 Beverley Lane

KT2 7EE

£1.4m

1 Coombe Bank

KT2 7DN

4 bed

£1.6m

1 Fairlawn Close

KT2 7JW

£1.7m

1 Coombe Hill Glade

KT2 7EF

6 bed

£1.8m

1 Coombe Neville

KT2 7HW

£2.2m

1 Brook Gardens

KT2 7ET

4 bed4 bath

£2.3m

1 Coombe Lane West

KT2 7EW

5 bed3 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Full Kingston Upon Thames report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Coombe Hill School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Coombe Hill Infant School. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around KT2 7PA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for KT2 7PA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

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60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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