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295a 299, Flat 5, High Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3HL

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
57 m²
614 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 32
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 295a 299

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

295a 299 is a semi-detached house in Cheltenham (GL50 3HL). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows an F (score 32), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it E (June 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and main heating went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. At 57 m² this is the 11th smallest of 12 units on EPC record in 295a 299, where floor areas span 33–57 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (32 versus a best of 70).

At 57 m² it's 16.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (49 m² median across 16 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 88% of similar EPCs). Last sold in April 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

295a 299's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 18)
Jul 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F32
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
8.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2009from Jun 2009
EPC improved fromE53toF34
Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Ventilation
MVHRNatural

Ventilation system changed

Oct 2009from Oct 2009
EPC improved fromF34toE49
Jun 2010from Oct 2009
Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2010from Jun 2010
EPC improved fromE40toF35
Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2010from Jun 2010
EPC improved fromF35toD60
Jun 2010from Jun 2010
EPC improved fromD60toE49
Dec 2010from Jun 2010
EPC improved fromE49toD57
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Feb 2011from Dec 2010
EPC improved fromD57toE42
May 2011from Feb 2011
EPC improved fromE42toD65
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2020from May 2011
Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Aug 2020from Aug 2020
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Aug 2020from Aug 2020
EPC improved fromD68toC70
Sept 2021from Aug 2020
EPC improved fromC70toD57
Hot Water
AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Sept 2021from Sept 2021
EPC improved fromD57toE52
Apr 2022from Sept 2021
EPC improved fromE52toD65
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Instantaneous

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated StoneInsulated Stone

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Jul 2023from Apr 2022
EPC improved fromD65toF32
Hot Water
InstantaneousImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC FPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 295a 299, Flat 5, High Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3HL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

295a 299 has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

295a 299 valuation runs notably under the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£157,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£150,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 April 2014Most recent

    £150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL50 3HL: £285,000 (2024–2004).

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

295a 299 is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

32 (F)

Street avg 57 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

8.1 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 295a 299

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Henrietta Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great. 25 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GL50 3HL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GL50 3HL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for GL50 3HL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 295a 299, Flat 5, High Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3HL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.