What type of property is 3 Homecroft Drive, GL51 9SN?

3 Homecroft Drive, GL51 9SN is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 3 Homecroft Drive, GL51 9SN last change hands?

3 Homecroft Drive, GL51 9SN last sold for £600,000 in July 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £450,000 in September 2009, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Homecroft Drive, GL51 9SN?

Across 2 sales between September 2009 and July 2019, 3 Homecroft Drive, GL51 9SN rose from £450,000 to £600,000, a change of £150,000. That works out to roughly +3% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Homecroft Drive, GL51 9SN?

The current EPC rating for 3 Homecroft Drive, GL51 9SN is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in January 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Homecroft Drive, GL51 9SN?

3 Homecroft Drive, GL51 9SN has a recorded floor area of 188 m² (2,024 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 55% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in GL51 9SN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Homecroft Drive, GL51 9SN heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Homecroft Drive, GL51 9SN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Homecroft Drive, GL51 9SN?

3 Homecroft Drive, GL51 9SN is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3 Homecroft Drive, GL51 9SN located?

3 Homecroft Drive, GL51 9SN sits in Uckington, Cheltenham, Cheltenham. It falls within the GL51 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

How safe is the area around 3 Homecroft Drive, GL51 9SN?

Police records around 3 Homecroft Drive, GL51 9SN 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 3 Homecroft Drive, GL51 9SN?

The closest primary school to 3 Homecroft Drive, GL51 9SN is Springbank Primary Academy (899m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham (730m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Homecroft Drive, GL51 9SN?

The closest bus stop to 3 Homecroft Drive, GL51 9SN is The Plant Centre, 198m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Homecroft Drive, Uckington, Cheltenham, GL51 9SN

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

188 m²

2024 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Homecroft Drive

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

3 Homecroft Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Uckington, Cheltenham, Cheltenham (GL51 9SN). It has a recorded floor area of 188 m² (around 2024 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 69), a 2-band jump.

At 188 m² the property is well over the postcode median (120 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). 4 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 2009–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £820,000 is 36.7% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£296/sq ft) was about 27.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2019 at £600,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble, Detached

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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.

3 Homecroft Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2019

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

9.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2019from Mar 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Glazing

Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Homecroft Drive, Uckington, Cheltenham, GL51 9SN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Homecroft Drive 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.

3 Homecroft Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£820,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£600,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

29 July 2019Most recent
£600,000
+33.3%over 9 years
10 September 2009
£450,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL51 9SN: £483,500 (2023–2022).

Nearby sales in GL51 9SN

On the street

Versus other Homecroft Drive homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 3 Homecroft Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,191

Street avg £3,306

On par

Floor Area

188 m²

Street avg 130 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

9.8 t/year

Street avg 5.5 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

0.2 km

The Plant Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham. 11 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 9SN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL51 9SN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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