What kind of home is 1 Grimwade Close, GL51 7EW?

1 Grimwade Close, GL51 7EW is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Grimwade Close, GL51 7EW?

1 Grimwade Close, GL51 7EW last sold for £165,000 in July 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £59,950 in October 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Grimwade Close, GL51 7EW appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between October 1999 and July 2017, 1 Grimwade Close, GL51 7EW rose from £59,950 to £165,000, a change of £105,050. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Grimwade Close, GL51 7EW?

The current EPC rating for 1 Grimwade Close, GL51 7EW is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Grimwade Close, GL51 7EW?

1 Grimwade Close, GL51 7EW has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GL51 7EW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Grimwade Close, GL51 7EW use?

The latest EPC at 1 Grimwade Close, GL51 7EW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Grimwade Close, GL51 7EW?

1 Grimwade Close, GL51 7EW 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 1 Grimwade Close, GL51 7EW in?

1 Grimwade Close, GL51 7EW sits in Cheltenham. It falls within the GL51 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

What is crime like near 1 Grimwade Close, GL51 7EW?

Police records around 1 Grimwade Close, GL51 7EW 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 1 Grimwade Close, GL51 7EW?

The closest primary school to 1 Grimwade Close, GL51 7EW is Rowanfield Junior School (620m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pate's Grammar School (1.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Grimwade Close, GL51 7EW?

The closest bus stop to 1 Grimwade Close, GL51 7EW is Cambridge Avenue, 88m away. The nearest rail option is Cheltenham Spa Rail Station, 361m away.

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1 Grimwade Close, Cheltenham, GL51 7EW

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Grimwade Close

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

1 Grimwade Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Cheltenham (GL51 7EW). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 46 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 9 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 44–76 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in January 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Last changed hands 9 years ago, in July 2017. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 1999–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £200,000 is 21.2% above the 2017 sale price.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Jan 2012

EPC improved fromD55toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Grimwade Close, Cheltenham, GL51 7EW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Grimwade Close 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£200,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£165,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

24 July 2017Most recent
£165,000
+42.2%over 12 years
22 December 2004
£116,000
+41.5%over 2 years
30 July 2002
£81,950
+37.7%over 1 year
16 March 2001
£59,500
-0.8%over 1 year
25 October 1999
£59,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL51 7EW: £245,000 (2024–2018).

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cambridge Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Rowanfield Junior School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GL51 7EW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL51 7EW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

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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