What kind of home is 1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, GL50 3QJ?

1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, GL50 3QJ is a mid-terrace house.

What did 1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, GL50 3QJ sell for?

1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, GL50 3QJ last sold for £260,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £125,000 in November 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, GL50 3QJ?

Across 3 sales between November 2001 and July 2023, 1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, GL50 3QJ rose from £125,000 to £260,000, a change of £135,000. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, GL50 3QJ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, GL50 3QJ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, GL50 3QJ?

1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, GL50 3QJ has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GL50 3QJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, GL50 3QJ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, GL50 3QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, GL50 3QJ have?

1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, GL50 3QJ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in September 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, GL50 3QJ?

1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, GL50 3QJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, GL50 3QJ in?

1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, GL50 3QJ sits in Cheltenham. It falls within the GL50 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

Is 1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, GL50 3QJ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, GL50 3QJ show an average of 224 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (54% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, GL50 3QJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, GL50 3QJ is The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great (44m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pittville School (1.6km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, GL50 3QJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, GL50 3QJ is St James's House, 162m away. The nearest bus option is Royal Well Bus Station, 382m away.

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1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, Cheltenham, GL50 3QJ

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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About 1 Alma Cottage

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

1 Alma Cottage is a mid-terrace house in Cheltenham (GL50 3QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 2001–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £286,000 is 10% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£314/sq ft) was about 26.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2023 at £260,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2023.

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 August 2029

2 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, Cheltenham, GL50 3QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Alma Cottage, Knapp Lane, Cheltenham, GL50 3QJ

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Sept 2023
Full
Outcome in report
Dropped kerb to provide vehicle access to 1 and 2 Alma Cottage
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
23/01310/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£286,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£260,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

27 July 2023Most recent
£260,000
+73.3%over 11 years
15 December 2011
£150,000
+20.0%over 10 years
16 November 2001
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL50 3QJ: £245,000 (2025–2006).

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Area

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Crime

224/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

St James's House — bus stop.

Closest school

0.0 km

The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for GL50 3QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

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