What type of property is 7 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH?

7 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 7 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH?

7 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH last sold for £950,000 in September 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £530,000 in September 2020. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH?

The current EPC rating for 7 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2020 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH?

7 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH has a recorded floor area of 286 m² (3,079 sq ft), around 57 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 99% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in GL52 3JH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 7 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH had any planning applications?

7 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH has council approval for an extension granted in October 2020 under ref. 20/01539/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 7 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH?

7 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH 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 7 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH located?

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

Is 7 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH in a safe area?

Police records around 7 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.

Which schools serve 7 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH?

The closest primary school to 7 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.

How well connected is 7 Albert Drive, GL52 3JH?

The closest bus stop to 7 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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7 Albert Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 3JH

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

286 m²

3078 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Albert Drive

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

7 Albert Drive is a five-bedroom detached house in Cheltenham (GL52 3JH). It has a recorded floor area of 286 m² (around 3078 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2020 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 286 m² the property is well over the postcode median (147 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2020–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 79.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,322,000 is 39.2% above the 2021 sale price. Last sale on file: £950,000 in September 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms4

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

7 Albert Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Jun 2020

EPC improved fromE44toD63

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2026from May 2021

EPC improved fromD63toC76

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Albert Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 3JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Albert Drive has an approved extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 7 Albert Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 3JH

2decisions1extensions12documents1nearby

Oct 2020
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Alterations and extensions to dwelling to include provision of first floor accommodation
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
20/01539/FUL
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AmendmentDec 2020Decision

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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.

7 Albert Drive changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£1,322,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 79.2% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2021)

£950,000

Growth on file: 79.2% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

9 September 2021Most recent
£950,000
+79.2%over 11 months
24 September 2020
£530,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL52 3JH: £780,000 (2025–2024).

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 habitable rooms, 7 Albert Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,322

Street avg £4,150

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Floor Area

286 m²

Street avg 167 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

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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

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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