What kind of home is 17 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH?

17 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH is a detached house.

When did 17 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH last change hands?

17 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH last sold for £1,050,000 in July 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £131,000 in August 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 17 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH changed over time?

Across 3 sales between August 1996 and July 2025, 17 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH rose from £131,000 to £1,050,000, a change of £919,000. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 17 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH?

The current EPC rating for 17 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH is A with a score of 92 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2022 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH?

17 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH has a recorded floor area of 285 m² (3,068 sq ft). That makes it about 98% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in GL52 3JH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH use?

The latest EPC at 17 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 17 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 17 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH was a refusal for two-storey side extension (ref. 23/00239/FUL) in March 2023. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH?

17 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH is in council tax band E.

Which area is 17 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH in?

17 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH sits in Cheltenham. It falls within the GL52 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

How safe is the area around 17 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH?

Police records around 17 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH 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 17 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH?

The closest primary school to 17 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH is Dunalley Primary School (675m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pittville School (279m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 17 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH?

The closest bus stop to 17 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH is Pittville Student Village, 173m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Albert Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 3JH

EPC A3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Floor area

285 m²

3068 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 92

Council tax

Band E

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Overview

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

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

A92

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

7 years remaining

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

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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.

Planning

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 2023
ExtensionFull
Outcome 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
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ExtensionMay 2023Decision

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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 17 Albert Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,328,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£1,050,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

7 July 2025Most recent
£1,050,000
+51.1%over 1 year
24 October 2023
£695,000
+430.5%over 27 years
19 August 1996
£131,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL52 3JH: £780,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in GL52 3JH

On the street

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

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Floor Area

285 m²

Street avg 167 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

0.2 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

1 years

Street avg 8 years

Strongly below

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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

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.

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Noise

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

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL52 3JH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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Common questions

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