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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
A
Score 92
Council tax
Band E
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 (144 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 £1,440,000 is 37.1% above the 2025 sale price.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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

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

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

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.

  1. May 2023
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Proposed alterations and extensions (Revised scheme to 23/00239/FUL).

    Agent
    ADS Architects Ltd
    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    23/00666/FUL
    View planning record
  2. Mar 2023
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    First floor upward extension and two storey side extension

    Agent
    ADS Architects Ltd
    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    23/00239/FUL
    View planning record
Before you offer

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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

£1,440,000

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

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£1,050,000

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

Sales timeline

  1. 7 July 2025Most recent

    £1,050,000

    +51.1%over 1 year
  2. 24 October 2023

    £695,000

    +430.5%over 27 years
  3. 19 August 1996

    £131,000

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

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 £4,392

Below

Floor Area

285 m²

Street avg 154 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

0.2 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

1 years

Street avg 8 years

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Albert Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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.

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

0.2 km

Pittville Student Village — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Pittville School. 16 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for GL52 3JH

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
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 17 Albert Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 3JH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.