What kind of home is 8b, Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD?

8b, Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 8b, Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD have?

The current EPC rating for 8b, Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD is E with a score of 46 out of 100, lodged in May 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8b, Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD?

8b, Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GL51 4TD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8b, Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD use?

The latest EPC at 8b, Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8b, Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD?

8b, 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 8b, Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD in?

8b, Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD sits in Shurdington, Cheltenham, Cheltenham. It falls within the GL51 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

Is 8b, Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD in a safe area?

Police records around 8b, Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD 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 8b, Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD?

The closest primary school to 8b, 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.

How well connected is 8b, Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD?

The closest bus stop to 8b, Cowlsmead, GL51 4TD is Social Centre, 107m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8b, Cowlsmead, Shurdington, Cheltenham, GL51 4TD

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 46

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 8b

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

8b is a semi-detached house in Shurdington, Cheltenham, Cheltenham (GL51 4TD). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since August 2019. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 2-band jump.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 73% 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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2020

EPC Rating

E46

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 May 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2020from Aug 2019

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8b, Cowlsmead, Shurdington, Cheltenham, GL51 4TD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8b 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.

8b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£252,000

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 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8b is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

46 (E)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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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

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

Common questions

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