What type of property is 20 Apple Orchard, GL52 3EH?

20 Apple Orchard, GL52 3EH is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 20 Apple Orchard, GL52 3EH last change hands?

20 Apple Orchard, GL52 3EH last sold for £335,000 in November 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Apple Orchard, GL52 3EH have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Apple Orchard, GL52 3EH is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Apple Orchard, GL52 3EH?

20 Apple Orchard, GL52 3EH has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (1,464 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 28% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in GL52 3EH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Apple Orchard, GL52 3EH heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Apple Orchard, GL52 3EH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 20 Apple Orchard, GL52 3EH?

20 Apple Orchard, GL52 3EH has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in September 2008. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 20 Apple Orchard, GL52 3EH?

20 Apple Orchard, GL52 3EH 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 20 Apple Orchard, GL52 3EH located?

20 Apple Orchard, GL52 3EH sits in Prestbury, Cheltenham, Cheltenham. It falls within the GL52 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

How safe is the area around 20 Apple Orchard, GL52 3EH?

Police records around 20 Apple Orchard, GL52 3EH show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20 Apple Orchard, GL52 3EH?

The closest primary school to 20 Apple Orchard, GL52 3EH is Oakwood Primary School (902m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pittville School (777m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Apple Orchard, GL52 3EH?

The closest bus stop to 20 Apple Orchard, GL52 3EH is New Barn Avenue, 280m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Apple Orchard, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL52 3EH

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

136 m²

1464 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Apple Orchard

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

20 Apple Orchard is a four-bedroom detached house in Prestbury, Cheltenham, Cheltenham (GL52 3EH). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Today's modelled estimate of £716,000 sits 113.7% above the 2011 sale of £335,000. At 136 m² it's 28.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (106 m² median across 29 EPCs). Last sold in November 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2008.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble

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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)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from May 2011

EPC improved fromD65toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Apple Orchard, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL52 3EH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Sept 2008
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey
Proposed first floor extension over existing double garage
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
08/00962/FUL
View planning record

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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.

20 Apple Orchard valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£716,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£335,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 November 2011Most recent
£335,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL52 3EH: £460,000 (2024–2024).

Nearby sales in GL52 3EH

On the street

Versus other Apple Orchard homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 20 Apple Orchard stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,463

Street avg £3,583

Below

Floor Area

136 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par

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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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1 Chase View

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1 Fir Tree Close

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3 bed1 bath

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Cheltenham report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

New Barn Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Pittville School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GL52 3EH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL52 3EH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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