What kind of home is 39 Cottage Rake Avenue, GL50 4RH?

39 Cottage Rake Avenue, GL50 4RH is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What did 39 Cottage Rake Avenue, GL50 4RH sell for?

39 Cottage Rake Avenue, GL50 4RH last sold for £291,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £151,000 in May 2012, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 39 Cottage Rake Avenue, GL50 4RH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2012 and October 2024, 39 Cottage Rake Avenue, GL50 4RH rose from £151,000 to £291,000, a change of £140,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 39 Cottage Rake Avenue, GL50 4RH?

The current EPC rating for 39 Cottage Rake Avenue, GL50 4RH is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 39 Cottage Rake Avenue, GL50 4RH?

39 Cottage Rake Avenue, GL50 4RH has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 39 Cottage Rake Avenue, GL50 4RH use?

The latest EPC at 39 Cottage Rake Avenue, GL50 4RH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 39 Cottage Rake Avenue, GL50 4RH?

39 Cottage Rake Avenue, GL50 4RH is in council tax band C.

Which area is 39 Cottage Rake Avenue, GL50 4RH in?

39 Cottage Rake Avenue, GL50 4RH sits in Cheltenham. It falls within the GL50 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

How safe is the area around 39 Cottage Rake Avenue, GL50 4RH?

Police records around 39 Cottage Rake Avenue, GL50 4RH show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 39 Cottage Rake Avenue, GL50 4RH?

The closest primary school to 39 Cottage Rake Avenue, GL50 4RH is Gardners Lane Primary School (687m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pittville School (1.5km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 39 Cottage Rake Avenue, GL50 4RH?

The closest bus stop to 39 Cottage Rake Avenue, GL50 4RH is Roman Hackle Avenue, 115m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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39 Cottage Rake Avenue, Cheltenham, GL50 4RH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 39 Cottage Rake Avenue

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

39 Cottage Rake Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cheltenham (GL50 4RH). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in December 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2012–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £344,000 is 18.2% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£347/sq ft) was about 85.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £291,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

39 Cottage Rake Avenue ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2012from Dec 2011

EPC improved fromD65toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

64%10%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2022from Jul 2012

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 39 Cottage Rake Avenue, Cheltenham, GL50 4RH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

39 Cottage Rake Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

13 notable applications 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.

Latest sale on 39 Cottage Rake Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£344,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£291,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

24 October 2024Most recent
£291,000
+92.7%over 12 years
16 May 2012
£151,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL50 4RH: £215,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in GL50 4RH

On the street

Versus other Cottage Rake Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 39 Cottage Rake Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,731

Street avg £2,612

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

Full Cheltenham report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Roman Hackle Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Gardners Lane Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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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 4RH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL50 4RH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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