What kind of home is 2 Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD?

2 Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 2 Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD is E with a score of 44 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. It has dropped from a D recorded in June 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD?

2 Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD use?

The latest EPC at 2 Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD?

2 Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD 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 2 Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD in?

2 Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD sits in Shurdington, Cheltenham, Cheltenham. It falls within the GL51 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

Is 2 Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD 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.

What schools are near 2 Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD?

The closest primary school to 2 Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD is Shurdington Church of England Primary School (620m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre (2.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD?

The closest bus stop to 2 Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD is Social Centre, 107m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Cowlsmead, Shurdington, Cheltenham, GL51 4TD

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 44

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 2 Cowlsmead

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

2 Cowlsmead is a semi-detached house in Shurdington, Cheltenham, Cheltenham (GL51 4TD). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (June 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 79% of similar EPCs).

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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.

2 Cowlsmead's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2019

EPC Rating

E44

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Jun 2016

EPC improved fromD56toE44

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Cowlsmead, Shurdington, Cheltenham, GL51 4TD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Cowlsmead has no planning applications on record.

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.

2 Cowlsmead has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£268,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL51 4TD: £250,000 (2021–2016).

Nearby sales in GL51 4TD

On the street

Versus other Cowlsmead homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2 Cowlsmead lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

44 (E)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.4 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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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

Social Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Shurdington Church of England Primary School. 10 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 4TD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL51 4TD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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