What type of property is 40 River Leys, GL51 9RY?

40 River Leys, GL51 9RY is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 40 River Leys, GL51 9RY last change hands?

40 River Leys, GL51 9RY last sold for £117,500 in October 2025. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £36,000 in March 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 40 River Leys, GL51 9RY appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between March 2000 and October 2025, 40 River Leys, GL51 9RY rose from £36,000 to £117,500, a change of £81,500. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 40 River Leys, GL51 9RY?

The current EPC rating for 40 River Leys, GL51 9RY is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 River Leys, GL51 9RY?

40 River Leys, GL51 9RY has a recorded floor area of 24 m² (258 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 27% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GL51 9RY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 River Leys, GL51 9RY heated?

The latest EPC at 40 River Leys, GL51 9RY records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 40 River Leys, GL51 9RY?

40 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.

Where is 40 River Leys, GL51 9RY located?

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

Is 40 River Leys, GL51 9RY in a safe area?

Police records around 40 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.

Which schools serve 40 River Leys, GL51 9RY?

The closest primary school to 40 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 is the nearest station to 40 River Leys, GL51 9RY?

The closest bus stop to 40 River Leys, GL51 9RY is Sainsbury's, 110m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor Ground

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

24 m²

258 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 40 River Leys

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

40 River Leys is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Swindon Village, Cheltenham, Cheltenham (GL51 9RY). It has a recorded floor area of 24 m² (around 258 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 24 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (24–63 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 51 units on file. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

A recent sale: £117,500 in October 2025. Across 2000–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£455/sq ft) was about 100.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 24 m² it's 27.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (33 m² median across 50 EPCs).

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 gardenRear
ParkingOff road
Summer houseYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemElectric

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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)

Apr 2018

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 April 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2018from Jul 2014

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 River Leys, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, GL51 9RY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 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.

40 River Leys has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£127,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£117,500

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

16 October 2025Most recent
£117,500
+2.2%over 1 year
13 November 2023
£115,000
+194.9%over 22 years
9 August 2001
£39,000
+8.3%over 1 year
30 March 2000
£36,000

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.

On price per m², 40 River Leys stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,896

Street avg £2,891

Strongly above

Floor Area

24 m²

Street avg 32 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

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.

£267k

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GL51 9FF

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1 Gara Close, Swindon Village

GL51 9TW

2 bed

£224k

1 Coppice Gate

GL51 9QJ

2 bed1 bath

£233k

1 Farriers Close

GL51 9JA

2 bed1 bath

£350k

1 Church View, Tewkesbury Road, Uckington

GL51 9SX

2 bed

£120k

1 Cobham Court, Tewkesbury Road

GL51 9BA

£139k

1 Addis Road

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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