What type of property is 78 River Leys, GL51 9SA?

78 River Leys, GL51 9SA is a mid-terrace house.

What did 78 River Leys, GL51 9SA sell for?

78 River Leys, GL51 9SA last sold for £100,000 in July 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £29,500 in June 1996, so prices have been rising over 29 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 78 River Leys, GL51 9SA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 1996 and July 2025, 78 River Leys, GL51 9SA rose from £29,500 to £100,000, a change of £70,500. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 78 River Leys, GL51 9SA have?

The current EPC rating for 78 River Leys, GL51 9SA is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 78 River Leys, GL51 9SA?

78 River Leys, GL51 9SA has a recorded floor area of 27 m² (291 sq ft). That makes it about 29% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GL51 9SA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 78 River Leys, GL51 9SA heated?

The latest EPC at 78 River Leys, GL51 9SA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 78 River Leys, GL51 9SA?

78 River Leys, GL51 9SA 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 78 River Leys, GL51 9SA located?

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

What is crime like near 78 River Leys, GL51 9SA?

Police records around 78 River Leys, GL51 9SA 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 78 River Leys, GL51 9SA?

The closest primary school to 78 River Leys, GL51 9SA is Hesters Way Primary School (769m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham (397m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 78 River Leys, GL51 9SA?

The closest bus stop to 78 River Leys, GL51 9SA is Sainsbury's, 53m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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78 River Leys, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, GL51 9SA

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

27 m²

291 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 78 River Leys

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

78 River Leys is a mid-terrace 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. 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, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band.

It changed hands recently, sold July 2025 for £100,000. At 27 m² it sits well below the postcode median (40 m² across 54 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £116,000 is 16% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£344/sq ft) was about 66.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

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

Current Certificate

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 March 2035

8 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 78 River Leys, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, GL51 9SA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

78 River Leys has no planning applications on record.

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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.

78 River Leys has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£116,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£100,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

10 July 2025Most recent
£100,000
+239.0%over 29 years
20 June 1996
£29,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL51 9SA: £197,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in GL51 9SA

On the street

Versus other River Leys homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 78 River Leys lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,704

Street avg £2,639

Above

Floor Area

27 m²

Street avg 31 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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.

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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

0.4 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 9SA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL51 9SA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

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