What kind of home is 5 Alma Close, GL51 3NA?

5 Alma Close, GL51 3NA is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 5 Alma Close, GL51 3NA last change hands?

5 Alma Close, GL51 3NA last sold for £180,000 in July 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £152,500 in April 2009, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Alma Close, GL51 3NA?

Across 2 sales between April 2009 and July 2012, 5 Alma Close, GL51 3NA rose from £152,500 to £180,000, a change of £27,500. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Alma Close, GL51 3NA?

The current EPC rating for 5 Alma Close, GL51 3NA is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2008. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Alma Close, GL51 3NA?

5 Alma Close, GL51 3NA has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Alma Close, GL51 3NA use?

The latest EPC at 5 Alma Close, GL51 3NA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Alma Close, GL51 3NA?

5 Alma Close, GL51 3NA is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Alma Close, GL51 3NA in?

5 Alma Close, GL51 3NA sits in Cheltenham. It falls within the GL51 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Alma Close, GL51 3NA?

Police records around 5 Alma Close, GL51 3NA show an average of 284 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (34% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Alma Close, GL51 3NA?

The closest primary school to 5 Alma Close, GL51 3NA is Lakeside Primary School (607m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre (522m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Alma Close, GL51 3NA?

The closest bus stop to 5 Alma Close, GL51 3NA is Alma Close, 80m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Alma Close, Cheltenham, GL51 3NA

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Alma Close

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

5 Alma Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Cheltenham (GL51 3NA). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2009–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £323,000 sits 79.4% above the 2012 sale of £180,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs). 14 years since the last transfer (July 2012).

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

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2011from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromD66toC69

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

7%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2026from Feb 2011

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

50%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Alma Close, Cheltenham, GL51 3NA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Alma Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Alma Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£323,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£180,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

11 July 2012Most recent
£180,000
+18.0%over 3 years
30 April 2009
£152,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL51 3NA: £275,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in GL51 3NA

On the street

Versus other Alma Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Alma Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,338

Street avg £2,948

Below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 78 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 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

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

Crime

284/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Alma Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GL51 3NA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL51 3NA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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