Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
17 Albert Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 3JH
EPC A3 sales on record2 planning records
Estimated value
£1,328,000
- Since the 2025 sale (£1,050,000)+26%
- Against GL52 3JH's recent median (£780,000)+70%
Newest record on this page: October 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Floor area
285 m²
3068 sq ft
Energy rating
A
Score 92
Council tax
Band E
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Our estimate
£1,328,000
- Against its 2025 sale (£1,050,000)+26%
- Against GL52 3JH's recent median (£780,000)+70%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 17 Albert Drive is modelled from its 285 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in GL52 3JH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
285 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2024
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2025
Recent sales in GL52 3JH
5 sales, median £780,000 (2025–2022)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: October 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Latest sale on 17 Albert Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Sales timeline
7 July 2025Most recent
£1,050,000
+51.1%over 1 year24 October 2023
£695,000
+430.5%over 27 years19 August 1996
£131,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in GL52 3JH: £780,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in GL52 3JH
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 17 Albert Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 3JH. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 17 Albert Drive
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
17 Albert Drive is a detached house in Cheltenham (GL52 3JH). It has a recorded floor area of 285 m² (around 3068 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2024 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2024) returns an A (score 92), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in October 2022 the rating was D, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.
At 285 m² the property is well over the postcode median (147 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £1,050,000 — fresh data. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,328,000 is 26.5% above the 2025 sale price.
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
17 Albert Drive ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2024
EPC Rating
A
A92
B
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
0.2 t/year
Occupancy
—
Certificate validity
Valid until 26 March 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Mar 2024from Oct 2022
EPC improved fromD60toA92
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Main Fuel
GasElectric
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating Controls
FullFull Control
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
GoodPoor
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance
High performance glazing installed
Walls
AverageVery Good
Wall insulation improved
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Floor insulation added or improved
Low Energy Lighting
54%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 17 Albert Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 3JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
A recent planning application at 17 Albert Drive was refused — worth checking the council file.
2 applications on record at 17 Albert Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 3JH
2decisions2extensions23documents1nearby
- Mar 2023ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
First floor upward extension and two storey side extension
- Documents
- 11 docs on file
- Reference
- 23/00239/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionMay 2023Decision
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Versus other Albert Drive homes
Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On epc rating, 17 Albert Drive stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,684
Street avg £4,122
Floor Area
285 m²
Street avg 167 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.2 t/year
Street avg 6.6 t/year
Years Held
1 years
Street avg 8 years
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.
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
0.2 km
Pittville Student Village — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Pittville School. 16 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Pittville SchoolSecondary279m
- Dunalley Primary SchoolPrimary675m
- Oakwood Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary1.3km
Nearest stops
- Pittville Student VillageBus stop173m
- School GroundsBus stop215m
- Albert RoadBus stop226m
- Albert RoadBus stop235m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences817 reports31%
- Anti-social Behaviour654 reports25%
- Shoplifting215 reports8%
- Criminal Damage & Arson161 reports6%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GL52 3JH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.4dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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21st centuryDetached HouseEPC ARecent new build
Because the property was built within the last two years, we believe a snagging report is more appropriate for this property than a home survey.
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 17 Albert Drive is modelled from its 285 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in GL52 3JH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 3 sales are recorded for 17 Albert Drive. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 17 Albert Drive was lodged in March 2024 at band A and is valid until March 2034. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 17 Albert Drive. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 12 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 16 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from GL52 3JH, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 17 Albert Drive is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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