What kind of home is 18 River Leys, GL51 9RY?

18 River Leys, GL51 9RY is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 18 River Leys, GL51 9RY sell for?

18 River Leys, GL51 9RY last sold for £71,750 in January 2010, around 17 years ago. Before that, it sold for £73,000 in May 2005, so prices have been flat over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 River Leys, GL51 9RY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2005 and January 2010, 18 River Leys, GL51 9RY fell from £73,000 to £71,750, a change of £1,250. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 River Leys, GL51 9RY have?

The current EPC rating for 18 River Leys, GL51 9RY is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 River Leys, GL51 9RY?

18 River Leys, GL51 9RY has a recorded floor area of 27 m² (291 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GL51 9RY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 River Leys, GL51 9RY use?

The latest EPC at 18 River Leys, GL51 9RY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 River Leys, GL51 9RY?

18 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 18 River Leys, GL51 9RY in?

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

How safe is the area around 18 River Leys, GL51 9RY?

Police records around 18 River Leys, GL51 9RY 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 18 River Leys, GL51 9RY?

The closest primary school to 18 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.

How well connected is 18 River Leys, GL51 9RY?

The closest bus stop to 18 River Leys, GL51 9RY is Sainsbury's, 110m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Solar panels

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Floor area

27 m²

291 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 18 River Leys

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

18 River Leys is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Swindon Village, Cheltenham, Cheltenham (GL51 9RY). It has a recorded floor area of 27 m² (around 291 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 27 m² this is the 5th 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 top. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good.

Held since January 2010 — that's 17 years off the open market, well above the local norm. At 27 m² it's 18.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (33 m² median across 50 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £106,000 is 47.7% above the 2010 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1

Building

Heating systemGas
Solar panelsYes

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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.

18 River Leys's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 November 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from May 2009

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 River Leys, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, GL51 9RY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 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.

18 River Leys valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£106,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.4% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£71,750

Growth on file: -0.4% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

29 January 2010Most recent
£71,750
-1.7%over 4 years
22 May 2005
£73,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL51 9RY: £117,500 (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.

18 River Leys is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£2,657

Street avg £2,957

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Floor Area

27 m²

Street avg 32 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

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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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£120k

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

284/mo

Falling 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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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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