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23a, Finchcroft Lane, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL52 5BD

2 planning records

Estimated value

£794,000

  • Since the 2006 sale (£320,000)+148%
  • Against GL52 5BD's recent median (£623,000)+27%

Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
147 m²
1582 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£794,000

  • Against its 2006 sale (£320,000)+148%
  • Against GL52 5BD's recent median (£623,000)+27%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 23a is modelled from its 147 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in GL52 5BD. 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

    147 m² from the EPC lodged in April 2026

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2006

  • Recent sales in GL52 5BD

    5 sales, median £623,000 (2025–2018)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: October 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

23a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 May 2006Most recent

    £320,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL52 5BD: £623,000 (2025–2018).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks 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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Overview

About 23a

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

23a is a detached house in Prestbury, Cheltenham, Cheltenham (GL52 5BD). It has a recorded floor area of 147 m² (around 1582 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in May 2006. Today's modelled estimate of £794,000 sits 148.1% above the 2006 sale of £320,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£202/sq ft) was about 28.8% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs).

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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
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 6)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
5.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2017from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromE54toG19
Main Fuel
GasOil

Fuel source changed

Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Jan 2020from Oct 2017
EPC improved fromG19toC71
Main Fuel
OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2022from Jan 2020
EPC improved fromC71toE52
Heating Controls
Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Sept 2025from Sept 2022
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
100%17%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2026from Sept 2025
EPC improved fromE48toC79
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (45 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23a, Finchcroft Lane, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL52 5BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 23a, Finchcroft Lane, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL52 5BD

2decisions2extensions9documents
  1. May 2013
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Front of property

    Erection of front porch, insertion of french doors to replace window at first floor level and erection of glass balustrade to form a balcony

    Extension
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    13/00606/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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On the street

Versus other Finchcroft Lane homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 23a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,177

Street avg £3,806

Below

Floor Area

147 m²

Street avg 143 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 8.3 t/year

Strongly above
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

Roberts Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School. 9 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary545m
  • St Mary's Church of England Infant SchoolPrimary545m
  • Oakwood Primary SchoolPrimary925m
  • Pittville SchoolSecondary1.8km

Nearest stops

  • Roberts RoadBus stop201m
  • Finchcroft LaneBus stop205m
  • Piccadilly WayBus stop206m
  • Studland Drive School stopBus stop208m

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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GL52 5BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GL52 5BD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for GL52 5BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Comparables

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 23a is modelled from its 147 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in GL52 5BD. 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. 1 sale is recorded for 23a. 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 23a was lodged in April 2026 at band C and is valid until April 2036. 6 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 23a. 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 9 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from GL52 5BD, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
23a is in council tax band F. 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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