What kind of home is Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, GL52 2DX?

Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, GL52 2DX is a detached house.

When did Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, GL52 2DX last change hands?

Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, GL52 2DX last sold for £1,360,000 in December 2025. Before that, it sold for £645,000 in July 2024, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, GL52 2DX?

Across 2 sales between July 2024 and December 2025, Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, GL52 2DX rose from £645,000 to £1,360,000, a change of £715,000. That works out to roughly +70.3% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, GL52 2DX?

The current EPC rating for Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, GL52 2DX is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a G recorded in July 2023 (4 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, GL52 2DX?

Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, GL52 2DX has a recorded floor area of 199 m² (2,142 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, GL52 2DX use?

The latest EPC at Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, GL52 2DX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, GL52 2DX had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, GL52 2DX was a refusal for an application (ref. 24/01472/AMEND) in September 2024. Earlier filings include 2 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, GL52 2DX?

Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, GL52 2DX is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, GL52 2DX in?

Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, GL52 2DX sits in Cheltenham. It falls within the GL52 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

Is Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, GL52 2DX in a safe area?

Police records around Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, GL52 2DX show an average of 218 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (24% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, GL52 2DX?

The closest primary school to Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, GL52 2DX is Dunalley Primary School (309m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pittville School (472m).

What is the nearest station to Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, GL52 2DX?

The closest bus stop to Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, GL52 2DX is Pittville Lawn, 150m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 2DX

4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

199 m²

2142 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About Malden Court Cottage

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

Malden Court Cottage is a detached house in Cheltenham (GL52 2DX). It has a recorded floor area of 199 m² (around 2142 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2023 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good.

Most recent transfer was December 2025 at £1,360,000 — fresh data. 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2024–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 70.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,580,000 is 16.2% above the 2025 sale price.

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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)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 July 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Jul 2023

EPC improved fromG1toC72

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof

Very PoorVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 2DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at Malden Court Cottage was refused — worth checking the council file.

4 applications on record at Malden Court Cottage, Central Cross Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 2DX

4decisions2extensions37documents2nearby

Flagged:Retrospective

Jul 2024
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Removal of existing garage and erection of proposed side and rear extensions.
Documents
17 docs on file
Reference
24/01049/FUL
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionApr 2025Amendments to previously approved application 24/01049/FUL, erection of proposed side and rear extensions. Changes to include, a change in window and door colour at rear, removal of gutter detail below rear dormer window, installation of roof light in extension, removal of west elevation window and blocking up, installation of new roof light over bathroom, removal of gates and low wall on Malden Road. (Retrospective).Decision
AmendmentSept 2024Decision

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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 at least doubled since 2024.

Current estimate

£1,580,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 70.3% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2025)

£1,360,000

Growth on file: 70.3% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

19 December 2025Most recent
£1,360,000
+110.9%over 1 year
25 July 2024
£645,000

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Cheltenham report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

218/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Pittville Lawn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Dunalley Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GL52 2DX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL52 2DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

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Common questions

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