What type of property is 1 Fir Tree Close, GL52 3EU?

1 Fir Tree Close, GL52 3EU is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Fir Tree Close, GL52 3EU?

1 Fir Tree Close, GL52 3EU last sold for £445,000 in August 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £111,000 in April 1995, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Fir Tree Close, GL52 3EU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 1995 and August 2016, 1 Fir Tree Close, GL52 3EU rose from £111,000 to £445,000, a change of £334,000. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Fir Tree Close, GL52 3EU have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Fir Tree Close, GL52 3EU is E with a score of 44 out of 100, lodged in June 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Fir Tree Close, GL52 3EU?

1 Fir Tree Close, GL52 3EU has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (1,464 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Fir Tree Close, GL52 3EU heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Fir Tree Close, GL52 3EU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Fir Tree Close, GL52 3EU?

1 Fir Tree Close, GL52 3EU has council approval for an extension granted in November 2004 under ref. 04/01701/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Fir Tree Close, GL52 3EU?

1 Fir Tree Close, GL52 3EU is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Fir Tree Close, GL52 3EU located?

1 Fir Tree Close, GL52 3EU sits in Cheltenham. It falls within the GL52 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

Is 1 Fir Tree Close, GL52 3EU in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Fir Tree Close, GL52 3EU 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.

Which schools serve 1 Fir Tree Close, GL52 3EU?

The closest primary school to 1 Fir Tree Close, GL52 3EU is Oakwood Primary School (183m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pittville School (766m).

What transport links are near 1 Fir Tree Close, GL52 3EU?

The closest bus stop to 1 Fir Tree Close, GL52 3EU is Day Centre, 139m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Fir Tree Close, Cheltenham, GL52 3EU

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

136 m²

1464 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 44

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Fir Tree Close

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

1 Fir Tree Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Cheltenham (GL52 3EU). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since July 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 72), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2004. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in August 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Across 1995–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £542,000 is 21.8% above the 2016 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

1 Fir Tree Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Jun 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2016

EPC Rating

E44

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

9.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 12 June 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2016from Jul 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Fir Tree Close, Cheltenham, GL52 3EU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Fir Tree Close has an approved extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 1 Fir Tree Close, Cheltenham, GL52 3EU

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Nov 2004
ExtensionAmendment
Outcome in report
Erect a single storey extension to existing single garage
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
04/01701/FUL
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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.

Latest sale on 1 Fir Tree Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£542,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£445,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

22 August 2016Most recent
£445,000
+300.9%over 21 years
27 April 1995
£111,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL52 3EU: £185,000 (2010–2004).

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Area

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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

Day Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Oakwood Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL52 3EU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

55 dB

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