What type of property is 4 Brown Close, GL51 0DS?

4 Brown Close, GL51 0DS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 4 Brown Close, GL51 0DS sell for?

4 Brown Close, GL51 0DS last sold for £187,500 in January 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £117,500 in February 2013, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Brown Close, GL51 0DS?

Across 2 sales between February 2013 and January 2020, 4 Brown Close, GL51 0DS rose from £117,500 to £187,500, a change of £70,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Brown Close, GL51 0DS?

The current EPC rating for 4 Brown Close, GL51 0DS is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Brown Close, GL51 0DS?

4 Brown Close, GL51 0DS has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Brown Close, GL51 0DS heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Brown Close, GL51 0DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Brown Close, GL51 0DS?

4 Brown Close, GL51 0DS 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.

Where is 4 Brown Close, GL51 0DS located?

4 Brown Close, GL51 0DS sits in Cheltenham. It falls within the GL51 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

What is crime like near 4 Brown Close, GL51 0DS?

Police records around 4 Brown Close, GL51 0DS show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (171% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 Brown Close, GL51 0DS?

The closest primary school to 4 Brown Close, GL51 0DS is Hesters Way Primary School (347m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pate's Grammar School (320m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Brown Close, GL51 0DS?

The closest bus stop to 4 Brown Close, GL51 0DS is Local Shops, 73m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Brown Close, Cheltenham, GL51 0DS

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Brown Close

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

4 Brown Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cheltenham (GL51 0DS). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Other recorded features include outbuildings. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2013–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £268,000 is 42.9% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£212/sq ft) was about 62.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2020 at £187,500.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes
OutbuildingsYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from Nov 2012

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Brown Close, Cheltenham, GL51 0DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Brown Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£268,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£187,500

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

3 January 2020Most recent
£187,500
+59.6%over 6 years
12 February 2013
£117,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL51 0DS: £132,000 (2018–2006).

Nearby sales in GL51 0DS

On the street

Versus other Brown Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 4 Brown Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,287

Street avg £1,707

Above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Local Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Pate's Grammar School. 16 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 GL51 0DS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL51 0DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

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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