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ST JAMES HOUSE, HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE GL1 3LE

1 beds 1 baths 560 sq ft Listed 6 Mar 2017 (-3423d)

£105,000

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# 1 bedroom apartment for sale (GL1 3LE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 20, ST JAMES HOUSE, HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE GL1 3LE |
| Price | £105,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 |
| Floor area | 52 m² |
| Last sold | £120,000 Mar 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 15/07/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £272/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £1,675

### Recommendations
- E (£20)
- L2 (£800 - £1,200)
- Y (£585 - £725)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9262-3040-7203-7204-0204)

## Description

*** IMMACULATELY PRESENTED, NO CHAIN ***

Call TG Residential today to arrange a viewing for an exceptionally presented one bedroom apartment that has undergone extensive upgrading. Situated in a highly popular development and within close proximity to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and the city centre, this property would make an ideal purchase for anyone from first time buyers to investors.

Located on the second floor, the apartment benefits from a generous double bedroom, an upgraded bathroom complete with new flooring, vanity unit and spotlights, spacious lounge area with open plan kitchen area complete with newly installed hob and oven. The property further benefits from secure access to the building via an intercom system, lift to all floors, and an allocated parking space with additional visitors permit.

Viewing is highly advised to truly appreciate this property so don't hesitate and arrange a viewing today.

## Property Photos

- ![External](/listings/photos/58455751/1327942) - External
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/58455751/1327943) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/58455751/1327944) - Bedroom
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/58455751/1327945) - Lounge
- ![Lounge/Kitchen...](/listings/photos/58455751/1327946) - Lounge/Kitchen...
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/58455751/1327947) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/58455751/1327948) - Kitchen
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/58455751/1327949) - Lounge
- ![Hallway](/listings/photos/58455751/1327950) - Hallway
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/58455751/1327951) - Bathroom
- ![External](/listings/photos/58455751/1327952) - External

## Floorplans

- ![Apartment](/listings/photos/58455751/1327953) - Apartment

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| ST JAMES HOUSE 20 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE | £120,000 | 20/03/2025 | Flat |
| ST JAMES HOUSE 20 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE | £103,000 | 16/06/2017 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 46 THE CRESCENT, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LF | £156,500 | 10/03/2026 | Flat |
| VICTORIA HOUSE 15 MAYHILL WAY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3NW | £153,000 | 19/12/2025 | Flat |
| ALEXANDRA HOUSE, 98 PILLOWELL DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LZ | £132,000 | 12/12/2025 | Flat |
| REGENT HOUSE 67 MAYHILL WAY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3NW | £137,000 | 27/11/2025 | Flat |
| VICTORIA HOUSE 7 MAYHILL WAY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3NW | £140,000 | 13/11/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] BAYSWATER HOUSE 35 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE | £117,000 | 13/01/2025 | Flat |
| VICTORIA HOUSE 25 MAYHILL WAY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3NW | £156,000 | 20/12/2023 | Flat |
| ALEXANDRA HOUSE, 80 PILLOWELL DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LZ | £142,000 | 07/12/2023 | Flat |
| 51 THE CRESCENT, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LF | £140,000 | 08/11/2023 | Flat |
| 8 FLAT 4 GREAT WESTERN ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3PP | £136,000 | 20/09/2023 | Flat |
| VICTORIA HOUSE 23 MAYHILL WAY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3NW | £112,000 | 11/08/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] BAYSWATER HOUSE 45 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE | £140,500 | 08/08/2023 | Flat |
| 21 HAMER STREET, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3QN | £105,000 | 01/08/2023 | Flat |
| 78 THE CRESCENT, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LF | £128,000 | 30/06/2023 | Flat |
| 61 THE CRESCENT, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LF | £140,000 | 09/05/2023 | Flat |
| 4 FLAT 4 GREAT WESTERN ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3PP | £135,000 | 17/03/2023 | Flat |
| 63 THE CRESCENT, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LF | £145,000 | 03/03/2023 | Flat |
| VICTORIA HOUSE 41 MAYHILL WAY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3NW | £128,000 | 28/02/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] ST JAMES HOUSE 18 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE | £151,000 | 12/01/2023 | Flat |
| FINSBURY HOUSE, 32 PILLOWELL DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LZ | £132,500 | 19/12/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] ST JAMES HOUSE 22 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE | £130,000 | 16/12/2022 | Flat |
| 10 FLAT 4 GREAT WESTERN ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3PP | £143,000 | 02/11/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] ST JAMES HOUSE 2 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE | £140,000 | 01/11/2022 | Flat |
| VICTORIA HOUSE 19 MAYHILL WAY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3NW | £127,000 | 31/10/2022 | Flat |
| 28 THE CRESCENT, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LF | £139,950 | 24/10/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] BAYSWATER HOUSE 47 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE | £107,000 | 21/09/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] BAYSWATER HOUSE 59 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE | £135,000 | 06/09/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] BAYSWATER HOUSE 43 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE | £102,500 | 04/08/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 5 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE | £255,000 | 05/07/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] ST JAMES HOUSE 14 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE | £124,000 | 10/06/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] ST JAMES HOUSE 24 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE | £130,000 | 30/05/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] ST JAMES HOUSE 12 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE | £118,500 | 20/05/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] ST JAMES HOUSE 36 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE | £115,000 | 04/03/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] BAYSWATER HOUSE 39 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE | £125,000 | 15/02/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] BAYSWATER HOUSE 57 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE | £106,000 | 17/11/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £133,100 (15 sales)
**Area average:** £136,398 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £138,573 (55 Flat, GL1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -24.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Gloucester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £995/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,105/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,216/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Worcester South (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £567/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.05% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £138,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £110,500

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,019/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 13%
- **10y growth:** 15.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Gloucester; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 7.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 32.1%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Floor area

52 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 2003-2006

Last sold

£120,000 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£2,019/m²

Local average

£138,573 (-24.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,628 of 33,755)

Street crime

3 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Immaculately Presented
No Chain
Allocated Parking Space and Addition Visitors Permit
Secure Access to Building via Intercom System
Lift Access to each floor
Brand New Oven and Hob

Additional details

Parking: Yes

Description

* IMMACULATELY PRESENTED, NO CHAIN *

Call TG Residential today to arrange a viewing for an exceptionally presented one bedroom apartment that has undergone extensive upgrading. Situated in a highly popular development and within close proximity to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and the city centre, this property would make an ideal purchase for anyone from first time buyers to investors.

Located on the second floor, the apartment benefits from a generous double bedroom, an upgraded bathroom complete with new flooring, vanity unit and spotlights, spacious lounge area with open plan kitchen area complete with newly installed hob and oven. The property further benefits from secure access to the building via an intercom system, lift to all floors, and an allocated parking space with additional visitors permit.

Viewing is highly advised to truly appreciate this property so don't hesitate and arrange a viewing today.

Listed by

Gloucester

AM Property Solutions Ltd

Reference: 58455751

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 16/07/2024

Expiry date: 15/07/2034

Current heating cost: £272/year

Potential heating cost: £238/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £1,675

Recommendations

Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
High heat retention storage heaters (£800 - £1,200)
Heat recovery system for mixer showers (£585 - £725)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Apartment

Price history

17% since 2017

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	20/03/2025 (1 year ago)	£120,000	+16.5%
Sold	16/06/2017 (9 years ago)	£103,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
46 THE CRESCENT, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LF	£156,500	10/03/2026	Flat
VICTORIA HOUSE 15 MAYHILL WAY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3NW	£153,000	19/12/2025	Flat
ALEXANDRA HOUSE, 98 PILLOWELL DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LZ	£132,000	12/12/2025	Flat
REGENT HOUSE 67 MAYHILL WAY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3NW	£137,000	27/11/2025	Flat
VICTORIA HOUSE 7 MAYHILL WAY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3NW	£140,000	13/11/2025	Flat
Same street BAYSWATER HOUSE 35 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE	£117,000	13/01/2025	Flat
VICTORIA HOUSE 25 MAYHILL WAY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3NW	£156,000	20/12/2023	Flat
ALEXANDRA HOUSE, 80 PILLOWELL DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LZ	£142,000	07/12/2023	Flat
51 THE CRESCENT, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LF	£140,000	08/11/2023	Flat
8 FLAT 4 GREAT WESTERN ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3PP	£136,000	20/09/2023	Flat
VICTORIA HOUSE 23 MAYHILL WAY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3NW	£112,000	11/08/2023	Flat
Same street BAYSWATER HOUSE 45 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE	£140,500	08/08/2023	Flat
21 HAMER STREET, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3QN	£105,000	01/08/2023	Flat
78 THE CRESCENT, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LF	£128,000	30/06/2023	Flat
61 THE CRESCENT, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LF	£140,000	09/05/2023	Flat
4 FLAT 4 GREAT WESTERN ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3PP	£135,000	17/03/2023	Flat
63 THE CRESCENT, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LF	£145,000	03/03/2023	Flat
VICTORIA HOUSE 41 MAYHILL WAY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3NW	£128,000	28/02/2023	Flat
Same street ST JAMES HOUSE 18 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE	£151,000	12/01/2023	Flat
FINSBURY HOUSE, 32 PILLOWELL DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LZ	£132,500	19/12/2022	Flat
Same street ST JAMES HOUSE 22 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE	£130,000	16/12/2022	Flat
10 FLAT 4 GREAT WESTERN ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3PP	£143,000	02/11/2022	Flat
Same street ST JAMES HOUSE 2 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE	£140,000	01/11/2022	Flat
VICTORIA HOUSE 19 MAYHILL WAY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3NW	£127,000	31/10/2022	Flat
28 THE CRESCENT, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LF	£139,950	24/10/2022	Flat
Same street BAYSWATER HOUSE 47 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE	£107,000	21/09/2022	Flat
Same street BAYSWATER HOUSE 59 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE	£135,000	06/09/2022	Flat
Same street BAYSWATER HOUSE 43 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE	£102,500	04/08/2022	Flat
Same street 5 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE	£255,000	05/07/2022	Terraced
Same street ST JAMES HOUSE 14 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE	£124,000	10/06/2022	Flat
Same street ST JAMES HOUSE 24 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE	£130,000	30/05/2022	Flat
Same street ST JAMES HOUSE 12 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE	£118,500	20/05/2022	Flat
Same street ST JAMES HOUSE 36 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE	£115,000	04/03/2022	Flat
Same street BAYSWATER HOUSE 39 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE	£125,000	15/02/2022	Flat
Same street BAYSWATER HOUSE 57 HARESCOMBE DRIVE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3LE	£106,000	17/11/2021	Flat

Street average: £133,100 (15 sales)

Area average: £136,398 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 13%

10y growth 15.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Gloucester. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -0.3%

5y (index) 7.2%

10y (index) 32.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Gloucester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £995/mo

Realistic £1,105/mo

Optimistic £1,216/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Gloucester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Worcester South: £567/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

Harescombe Drive

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Myers Rd	0.1 miles
Bus stop	The Crescent	0.1 miles
Shop	Amigo	0.1 miles
Shop	Friends Malayali Asian Store	0.1 miles
Train station	Gloucester	0.4 miles
University	University of Gloucestershire - Oxtalls Campus	0.6 miles
University	University of Gloucestershire City Campus	0.6 miles
Train station	Cheltenham Spa	5.9 miles
Hospital	NHS Records Office	7.1 miles
Hospital	Estates Workshop	7.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	2
Other crime	1
Total incidents	3

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
St Peter's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 28 Mar 2014
Wotton House International School Gloucestershire	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
Widden Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Requires improvement — 18 May 2022
Edward Jenner School	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls	Other	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 9 Jun 2024

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 1-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 1.05%

Max investor price (0.8%) £138,125

Target investor price (1%) £110,500

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).