Willow Close Charfield, South Gloucestershire
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (GL12), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 48016322.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £264,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in South Gloucestershire costs £2,551 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Yate, about 9.7 km (6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 100 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 43 to 44 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chipping Surgery, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 32 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | £264,500 | £264,000 | £265,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £279,500 | £275,000 | £284,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £214,000 | £214,000 | £214,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £116,000 | £116,000 | £116,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £145,750 | £138,000 | £153,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £147,500 | £147,500 | £147,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2021 | 16 GL12 8UD | Semi-detached | £264,000 | |
| 21 May 2021 | 14 GL12 8UD | Semi-detached | £265,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2020 | 16A GL12 8UD | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2019 | 8 GL12 8UD | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2018 | 2 GL12 8UD | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2017 | 3 GL12 8UD | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2017 | 1 GL12 8UD | Detached | £284,000 | |
| 5 Oct 2016 | 14 GL12 8UD | Semi-detached | £214,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2013 | 12 GL12 8UD | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2012 | 1 GL12 8UD | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2008 | 16 GL12 8UD | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2006 | 18 GL12 8UD | Terraced | £116,000 | |
| 13 May 2005 | 10 GL12 8UD | Terraced | £153,500 | |
| 18 Mar 2005 | 14 GL12 8UD | Semi-detached | £138,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2004 | 2 GL12 8UD | Semi-detached | £147,500 | |
| 19 Dec 2003 | 8 GL12 8UD | Terraced | £146,000 | |
| 13 Sep 2002 | 14 GL12 8UD | Semi-detached | £121,000 | |
| 22 Feb 2001 | 10 GL12 8UD | Terraced | £81,500 | |
| 31 Mar 2000 | 16 GL12 8UD | Semi-detached | £81,000 | |
| 29 Oct 1999 | 1 GL12 8UD | Detached | £105,000 | |
| 11 Oct 1996 | 3 GL12 8UD | Detached | £61,925 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 91 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (4); House, detached (2). Built: 1976-1982 (4); 1983-1990 (2); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in South Gloucestershire in 2026-27: Band D £2,551 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,700 | £1,984 | £2,267 | £2,551 | £3,117 | £3,684 | £4,251 | £5,101 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (42% of about 1,060 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL12 8UD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GL12 8TQ | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 43 m and 44 m above sea level (43 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL12 8TQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL12 8UD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Yate 360,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| Cam and Dursley 239,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) | |
| Lydney 194,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.3 km (8.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Berkeley Close Charfield | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Dursley | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Lydney Harbour | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam EV Charging Station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 34.8 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Chipping Surgery | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Wotton Family Pharmacy | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | The Dental Clinic | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Vale Hospital | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Police station | Dursley Police Station | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Midcounties Co-op Wotton Under Edge | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,120 m² | 100 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 930 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St James, a listed building (Grade I), 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west. 18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St James | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Bradley Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Tortworth Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 3 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Elbury Hill | Hill | 940 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Charfield Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Tortworth Copse | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Littlemead Covert | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Pope's Gully | Valley | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 15 |
1 of the street's 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for South Gloucestershire: see them on the South Gloucestershire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charfield Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 300 m | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chopsticks GL12 8TT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Charfield Luncheon Club GL12 8SR | Other catering premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Spar GL12 8TT | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Charfield Out School Club GL12 8TG | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Charfield Pre-School GL12 8TG | School/college/university | 300 m | Exempt | |
| Caterlink At Charfield Primary School GL12 8TG | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Railway Tavern GL12 8SR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Charfield Service Station GL12 8SR | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Woodlands Road (9); On or near Charfield Green (7); On or near Hawthorn Close (6); On or near Katherine Close (4); On or near Thames Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Manor Lane · Berkeley Close · Thames Close · Katherine Close · Old Manor Close · Severn Close · Manor Lane · Hawthorn Close · Orchard Close · Newtown · Avon Road · Little Bristol Close
All the streets in GL12 and across South Gloucestershire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.