What kind of home is 5 Gara Close, GL51 9TW?

5 Gara Close, GL51 9TW is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Gara Close, GL51 9TW?

5 Gara Close, GL51 9TW last sold for £220,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £41,000 in August 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Gara Close, GL51 9TW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 1996 and November 2023, 5 Gara Close, GL51 9TW rose from £41,000 to £220,000, a change of £179,000. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Gara Close, GL51 9TW have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Gara Close, GL51 9TW is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Gara Close, GL51 9TW?

5 Gara Close, GL51 9TW has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Gara Close, GL51 9TW use?

The latest EPC at 5 Gara Close, GL51 9TW records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Gara Close, GL51 9TW?

5 Gara Close, GL51 9TW is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 5 Gara Close, GL51 9TW in?

5 Gara Close, GL51 9TW sits in Swindon Village, Cheltenham, Cheltenham. It falls within the GL51 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

Is 5 Gara Close, GL51 9TW in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Gara Close, GL51 9TW 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 5 Gara Close, GL51 9TW?

The closest primary school to 5 Gara Close, GL51 9TW is Hesters Way Primary School (708m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham (378m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Gara Close, GL51 9TW?

The closest bus stop to 5 Gara Close, GL51 9TW is Glynbridge Gardens, 45m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Gara Close, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, GL51 9TW

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 5 Gara Close

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

5 Gara Close is a mid-terrace house in Swindon Village, Cheltenham, Cheltenham (GL51 9TW). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since November 2019. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1996–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£378/sq ft) was about 158.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £220,000 in November 2023.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Nov 2019

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Gara Close, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, GL51 9TW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Gara Close 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.

Latest sale on 5 Gara Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£225,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£220,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

29 November 2023Most recent
£220,000
+22.2%over 3 years
7 February 2020
£180,000
+339.0%over 23 years
6 August 1996
£41,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL51 9TW: £120,000 (2022–2002).

Nearby sales in GL51 9TW

On the street

Versus other Gara Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Gara Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,074

Street avg £2,262

Strongly above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 57 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.1 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

0.0 km

Glynbridge Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GL51 9TW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL51 9TW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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