What kind of home is 97 River Leys, GL51 9SA?

97 River Leys, GL51 9SA is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 97 River Leys, GL51 9SA sell for?

97 River Leys, GL51 9SA last sold for £105,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £61,500 in April 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 97 River Leys, GL51 9SA?

Across 3 sales between April 2003 and July 2024, 97 River Leys, GL51 9SA rose from £61,500 to £105,000, a change of £43,500. That works out to roughly +2.6% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 97 River Leys, GL51 9SA have?

The current EPC rating for 97 River Leys, GL51 9SA is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 97 River Leys, GL51 9SA?

97 River Leys, GL51 9SA has a recorded floor area of 29 m² (312 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 24% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GL51 9SA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 97 River Leys, GL51 9SA use?

The latest EPC at 97 River Leys, GL51 9SA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 97 River Leys, GL51 9SA?

97 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 97 River Leys, GL51 9SA in?

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

What is crime like near 97 River Leys, GL51 9SA?

Police records around 97 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 97 River Leys, GL51 9SA?

The closest primary school to 97 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 97 River Leys, GL51 9SA?

The closest bus stop to 97 River Leys, GL51 9SA is Sainsbury's, 53m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Floor Ground

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

29 m²

312 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 97 River Leys

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

97 River Leys is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Swindon Village, Cheltenham, Cheltenham (GL51 9SA). It has a recorded floor area of 29 m² (around 312 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).

Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £124,000 is 18.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£336/sq ft) was about 63.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 29 m² it's 27.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (40 m² median across 54 EPCs). Last sale on file: £105,000 in July 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2019

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from Jul 2009

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 97 River Leys, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, GL51 9SA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

97 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.

97 River Leys valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£124,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£105,000

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

4 July 2024Most recent
£105,000
+21.4%over 19 years
26 September 2004
£86,500
+40.7%over 1 year
30 April 2003
£61,500

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 97 River Leys lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,621

Street avg £2,511

Above

Floor Area

29 m²

Street avg 30 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 1.5 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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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

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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