What type of property is Stepping Stones, Southam Lane, GL52 3NY?

Stepping Stones, Southam Lane, GL52 3NY is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for Stepping Stones, Southam Lane, GL52 3NY?

Stepping Stones, Southam Lane, GL52 3NY last sold for £675,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £360,000 in December 2016, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Stepping Stones, Southam Lane, GL52 3NY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2016 and March 2025, Stepping Stones, Southam Lane, GL52 3NY rose from £360,000 to £675,000, a change of £315,000. That works out to roughly +8% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Stepping Stones, Southam Lane, GL52 3NY?

The current EPC rating for Stepping Stones, Southam Lane, GL52 3NY is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2016 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Stepping Stones, Southam Lane, GL52 3NY?

Stepping Stones, Southam Lane, GL52 3NY has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (1,572 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is Stepping Stones, Southam Lane, GL52 3NY heated?

The latest EPC at Stepping Stones, Southam Lane, GL52 3NY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Stepping Stones, Southam Lane, GL52 3NY?

Stepping Stones, Southam Lane, GL52 3NY 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 Stepping Stones, Southam Lane, GL52 3NY located?

Stepping Stones, Southam Lane, GL52 3NY sits in Southam, Cheltenham, Cheltenham. It falls within the GL52 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

Is Stepping Stones, Southam Lane, GL52 3NY in a safe area?

Police records around Stepping Stones, Southam Lane, GL52 3NY 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 Stepping Stones, Southam Lane, GL52 3NY?

The closest primary school to Stepping Stones, Southam Lane, GL52 3NY is Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School (2.0km), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cleeve School (1.7km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Stepping Stones, Southam Lane, GL52 3NY?

The closest bus stop to Stepping Stones, Southam Lane, GL52 3NY is Church of the Ascension, 138m away. The nearest tram option is Cheltenham Racecourse (Gloucs Warwicks Railway), 1.8km away.

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Stepping Stones, Southam Lane, Southam, Cheltenham, GL52 3NY

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

146 m²

1572 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Stepping Stones

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

Stepping Stones is a four-bedroom detached house in Southam, Cheltenham, Cheltenham (GL52 3NY). It has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (around 1572 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £675,000 — fresh data. Across 2016–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£430/sq ft) was about 37.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageIntegral

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 October 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Aug 2016

EPC improved fromF35toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

Very PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%96%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Stepping Stones, Southam Lane, Southam, Cheltenham, GL52 3NY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Stepping Stones has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Stepping Stones valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£624,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.0% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£675,000

Growth on file: 8.0% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

5 March 2025Most recent
£675,000
+87.5%over 8 years
22 December 2016
£360,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL52 3NY: £602,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in GL52 3NY

On the street

Versus other Southam Lane homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for Stepping Stones lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,623

Street avg £4,009

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Floor Area

146 m²

Street avg 159 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 7.3 t/year

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Comparables

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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

0.1 km

Church of the Ascension — bus stop.

Closest school

1.7 km

Cleeve School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL52 3NY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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