85 Merlin Drive, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4NJ is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,259 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £405,242 , which equates to approximately £322 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Apr 2006 for £220,000. Since then, the value has increased by £185,242, representing a 84.2% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £405,242 is:

  • 8.4% lower than the average property price on Merlin Drive
  • 8.6% lower than the average in the GL2 4NJ postcode area
  • and 47.4% higher than the average price for Gloucester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 November 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1259 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£405,242
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£322
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

85 Merlin Drive, Quedgeley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 4NJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Nov 2015.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Dec 2014, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 26.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 7% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 47% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 47% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to GL2 4NJ

18 th / 20
Price Rank
9% lower than average
7 th / 12
Size Rank
6% bigger than average
12 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in GL2 4NJ , this house's estimated value ranks 18th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 12 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£405,242
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+84 %
28 Apr 2006
£220,000
Leasehold
+178.5 %
29 May 1998
£78,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1410 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £318,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1359 sq ft
sale price: £224,000
sale date: 7 May 2010
rooms: 7
size: 1378 sq ft
sale price: £151,000
sale date: 15 Jun 2001
rooms: 6
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £119,500
sale date: 12 Jun 1998

Data Sources

The property at 85 Merlin Drive, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4NJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Apr 2006. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Nov 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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