What type of property is 51 River Leys, GL51 9RY?

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

What was the last sold price for 51 River Leys, GL51 9RY?

51 River Leys, GL51 9RY last sold for £175,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £149,950 in September 2018. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 51 River Leys, GL51 9RY changed over time?

Across 3 sales between September 2018 and February 2025, 51 River Leys, GL51 9RY rose from £149,950 to £175,000, a change of £25,050. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 51 River Leys, GL51 9RY have?

The current EPC rating for 51 River Leys, GL51 9RY is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 51 River Leys, GL51 9RY?

51 River Leys, GL51 9RY has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (398 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in GL51 9RY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 51 River Leys, GL51 9RY heated?

The latest EPC at 51 River Leys, GL51 9RY records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 51 River Leys, GL51 9RY?

51 River Leys, GL51 9RY 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.

Where is 51 River Leys, GL51 9RY located?

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

What is crime like near 51 River Leys, GL51 9RY?

Police records around 51 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.

Which schools serve 51 River Leys, GL51 9RY?

The closest primary school to 51 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 51 River Leys, GL51 9RY?

The closest bus stop to 51 River Leys, GL51 9RY is Sainsbury's, 110m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

37 m²

398 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 51 River Leys

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

51 River Leys is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Swindon Village, Cheltenham, Cheltenham (GL51 9RY). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since February 2017. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. It changed hands recently, sold February 2025 for £175,000. Across 2018–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £193,000 is 10.3% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£439/sq ft) was about 96.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2018from Feb 2017

EPC improved fromE41toF38

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2023from Jun 2018

EPC improved fromF38toE42

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51 River Leys, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, GL51 9RY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

51 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.

51 River Leys saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£193,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£175,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

28 February 2025Most recent
£175,000
-4.1%over 2 years
21 July 2022
£182,500
+21.7%over 3 years
20 September 2018
£149,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL51 9RY: £135,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in GL51 9RY

On the street

Versus other River Leys homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 51 River Leys stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,730

Street avg £2,851

Strongly above

Floor Area

37 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.1 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 bed2 bath

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2 bed

£223k

1 Coppice Gate

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2 bed1 bath

£250k

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2 bed1 bath

£350k

1 Church View, Tewkesbury Road, Uckington

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2 bed

£194k

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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