When did 39a, Benhall Avenue, GL51 6AF last change hands?

39a, Benhall Avenue, GL51 6AF last sold for £205,000 in November 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £41,000 in September 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 39a, Benhall Avenue, GL51 6AF appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between September 1996 and November 2016, 39a, Benhall Avenue, GL51 6AF rose from £41,000 to £205,000, a change of £164,000. That works out to roughly +8.3% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 39a, Benhall Avenue, GL51 6AF?

The current EPC rating for 39a, Benhall Avenue, GL51 6AF is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2015. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 39a, Benhall Avenue, GL51 6AF?

39a, Benhall Avenue, GL51 6AF has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GL51 6AF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 39a, Benhall Avenue, GL51 6AF use?

The latest EPC at 39a, Benhall Avenue, GL51 6AF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 39a, Benhall Avenue, GL51 6AF?

39a, Benhall Avenue, GL51 6AF 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 39a, Benhall Avenue, GL51 6AF in?

39a, Benhall Avenue, GL51 6AF sits in Cheltenham. It falls within the GL51 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

How safe is the area around 39a, Benhall Avenue, GL51 6AF?

Police records around 39a, Benhall Avenue, GL51 6AF 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 39a, Benhall Avenue, GL51 6AF?

The closest primary school to 39a, Benhall Avenue, GL51 6AF is Benhall Infant School (399m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pate's Grammar School (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 39a, Benhall Avenue, GL51 6AF?

The closest bus stop to 39a, Benhall Avenue, GL51 6AF is National Hunt, 81m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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39a, Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham, GL51 6AF

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 39a

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

39a is a mid-terrace house in Cheltenham (GL51 6AF). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 83 m² this is the 6th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 62–111 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in August 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor.

10 years since the last transfer (November 2016). Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1996–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £235,000 is 14.6% above the 2016 sale price.

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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)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Aug 2015

EPC improved fromD64toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%77%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 39a, Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham, GL51 6AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

39a 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.

Price for 39a has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£235,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.3% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£205,000

Growth on file: 8.3% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

24 November 2016Most recent
£205,000
+57.7%over 11 years
14 August 2005
£130,000
+30.0%over 12 months
23 August 2004
£100,000
+133.9%over 5 years
12 August 1999
£42,750
+4.3%over 2 years
26 September 1996
£41,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL51 6AF: £300,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in GL51 6AF

On the street

Versus other Benhall Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

39a outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,470

Street avg £1,195

Strongly above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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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£320k

1 Coberley Road

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£334k

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1 Bisley Road

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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

National Hunt — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Benhall Infant School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GL51 6AF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL51 6AF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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