74 River Leys, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, GL51 9SA
About 74 River Leys
74 River Leys is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Swindon Village, Cheltenham, Cheltenham (GL51 9SA). 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. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. At 27 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 55 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 26–63 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 55 units on file.
At 27 m² it sits well below the postcode median (40 m² across 54 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £114,000 is 37.3% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£286/sq ft) was about 39.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in October 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- ParkingOff road
Building
- TenureFreehold
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 May 2026
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
74 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.
Sales history & valuation
74 River Leys valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£114,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£83,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
25 October 2017Most recent
£83,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in GL51 9SA: £197,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in GL51 9SA
116 River Leys, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, GL51 9SA
Sold Aug 2025
£197,00086 River Leys, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, GL51 9SA
Sold Aug 2025
£212,500111 River Leys, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, GL51 9SA
Sold Jul 2025
£210,00075 River Leys, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, GL51 9SA
Sold Nov 2024
£113,00095 River Leys, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, GL51 9SA
Sold Oct 2024
£107,000
Versus other River Leys homes
74 River Leys is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£3,074
Street avg £2,540
Floor Area
27 m²
Street avg 31 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 1.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.4 km
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham. 15 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.7dB







