Bedford House, Flat 1, 6 Ashford Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2QZ
About Bedford House
Bedford House is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Cheltenham (GL50 2QZ). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 101 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across Bedford House (40–101 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (58 versus a best of 71). The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).
At 101 m² the property is well over the postcode median (43 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1997–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £375,000 sits 50% above the 2015 sale of £249,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£230/sq ft) was about 18.4% below the postcode norm. On the market in April 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
Mechanical ventilation installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
More low energy lighting installed
Ventilation system changed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Bedford House has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Bedford House has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.
£375,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 17 years.
£249,995
Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 17 years.
Sales timeline
1 April 2015Most recent
£249,995
+11.1%over 7 years9 January 2008
£225,000
+80.0%over 7 years10 November 2000
£125,000
+38.9%over 3 years31 October 1997
£90,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in GL50 2QZ: £157,500 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in GL50 2QZ
Ashford House, Flat 4, 2 Ashford Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2QZ
Sold Jul 2025
£140,000Bedford House, Flat 3, 6 Ashford Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2QZ
Sold Jun 2025
£218,500Ashford House, Flat 3, 2 Ashford Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2QZ
Sold Oct 2024
£120,000Ashford House, Flat 10, 2 Ashford Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2QZ
Sold Oct 2024
£157,500Ashford House, Flat 5, 2 Ashford Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2QZ
Sold Sept 2023
£342,000
Versus other Ashford Road homes
On floor area, Bedford House stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,475
Street avg £3,764
Floor Area
101 m²
Street avg 44 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.1 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Andover Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.8 km
St James' Church of England Primary School. 27 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.1dB







