What kind of home is 79 River Leys, GL51 9SA?

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

What was the last sold price for 79 River Leys, GL51 9SA?

79 River Leys, GL51 9SA last sold for £70,000 in June 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £18,750 in October 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 79 River Leys, GL51 9SA appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between October 1996 and June 2014, 79 River Leys, GL51 9SA rose from £18,750 to £70,000, a change of £51,250. That works out to roughly +7.7% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 79 River Leys, GL51 9SA have?

The current EPC rating for 79 River Leys, GL51 9SA is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 79 River Leys, GL51 9SA?

79 River Leys, GL51 9SA has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (344 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GL51 9SA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 79 River Leys, GL51 9SA use?

The latest EPC at 79 River Leys, GL51 9SA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 79 River Leys, GL51 9SA?

79 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.

Which area is 79 River Leys, GL51 9SA in?

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

How safe is the area around 79 River Leys, GL51 9SA?

Police records around 79 River Leys, GL51 9SA 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.

What schools are near 79 River Leys, GL51 9SA?

The closest primary school to 79 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 transport links are near 79 River Leys, GL51 9SA?

The closest bus stop to 79 River Leys, GL51 9SA is Sainsbury's, 53m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

32 m²

344 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 79 River Leys

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

79 River Leys is a mid-terrace house in Swindon Village, Cheltenham, Cheltenham (GL51 9SA). It has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (around 344 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. At 32 m² this is the 18th 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 (January 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since September 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.

Across 1996–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £117,000 sits 67.1% above the 2014 sale of £70,000. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in June 2014. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 32 m² it's 19.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (40 m² median across 54 EPCs).

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2011from Sept 2010

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2022from May 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 79 River Leys, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, GL51 9SA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

79 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£117,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£70,000

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

16 June 2014Most recent
£70,000
26 November 2010
£69,960
+47.3%over 8 years
29 April 2002
£47,500
+153.3%over 5 years
13 October 1996
£18,750

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.

79 River Leys outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,188

Street avg £2,586

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Floor Area

32 m²

Street avg 30 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.5 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.

£120k

1 Cobham Court, Tewkesbury Road

GL51 9BA

£160k

1 Addis Road

GL51 9BJ

£160k

1 Cleeveland Street

GL51 9HL

£163k

1 Bullingham Court, Swindon Road

GL51 9LJ

£169k

1 Malvern House, Malvern Street

GL51 9DF

£184k

1 Appleyard Close, Uckington

GL51 9FF

2 bed2 bath

£194k

1 Elm Close

GL51 9BZ

£209k

1 Hope Street

GL51 9BQ

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

0.4 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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60 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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