What kind of home is 12 River Leys, GL51 9RY?

12 River Leys, GL51 9RY is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 12 River Leys, GL51 9RY sell for?

12 River Leys, GL51 9RY last sold for £86,000 in August 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £32,500 in May 1995, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 12 River Leys, GL51 9RY?

Across 2 sales between May 1995 and August 2004, 12 River Leys, GL51 9RY rose from £32,500 to £86,000, a change of £53,500. That works out to roughly +11.2% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 River Leys, GL51 9RY have?

The current EPC rating for 12 River Leys, GL51 9RY is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 River Leys, GL51 9RY?

12 River Leys, GL51 9RY has a recorded floor area of 33 m² (355 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 River Leys, GL51 9RY use?

The latest EPC at 12 River Leys, GL51 9RY records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 River Leys, GL51 9RY?

12 River Leys, GL51 9RY is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 12 River Leys, GL51 9RY in?

12 River Leys, GL51 9RY sits in Swindon Village, Cheltenham, Cheltenham. It falls within the GL51 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

Is 12 River Leys, GL51 9RY in a safe area?

Police records around 12 River Leys, GL51 9RY 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 12 River Leys, GL51 9RY?

The closest primary school to 12 River Leys, GL51 9RY is Hesters Way Primary School (704m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham (327m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 River Leys, GL51 9RY?

The closest bus stop to 12 River Leys, GL51 9RY is Sainsbury's, 110m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 River Leys, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, GL51 9RY

Property type

End terrace

Floor Ground

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

33 m²

355 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 River Leys

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

12 River Leys is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Swindon Village, Cheltenham, Cheltenham (GL51 9RY). It has a recorded floor area of 33 m² (around 355 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 33 m² this is the 21st smallest of 51 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 24–63 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 77), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in August 2004. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 1995–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £135,000 sits 57% above the 2004 sale of £86,000.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes

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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.

12 River Leys sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2018

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2009from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromE40toF38

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Apr 2018from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromF38toE50

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 River Leys, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, GL51 9RY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 River Leys has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications 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 1995.

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.2% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£86,000

Growth on file: 11.2% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

12 August 2004Most recent
£86,000
+164.6%over 9 years
30 May 1995
£32,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL51 9RY: £135,000 (2025–2025).

Nearby sales in GL51 9RY

On the street

Versus other River Leys homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 River Leys outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,606

Street avg £2,955

Below

Floor Area

33 m²

Street avg 32 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

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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2 bed1 bath

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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

Sainsbury's — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham. 15 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 9RY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL51 9RY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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