What kind of home is 2b, Hales Road, GL52 6SE?

2b, Hales Road, GL52 6SE is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 2b, Hales Road, GL52 6SE sell for?

2b, Hales Road, GL52 6SE last sold for £255,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £140,000 in June 2012. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2b, Hales Road, GL52 6SE changed over time?

Across 3 sales between June 2012 and November 2024, 2b, Hales Road, GL52 6SE rose from £140,000 to £255,000, a change of £115,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2b, Hales Road, GL52 6SE?

The current EPC rating for 2b, Hales Road, GL52 6SE is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2b, Hales Road, GL52 6SE?

2b, Hales Road, GL52 6SE has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 56% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GL52 6SE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2b, Hales Road, GL52 6SE use?

The latest EPC at 2b, Hales Road, GL52 6SE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2b, Hales Road, GL52 6SE had any planning applications?

2b, Hales Road, GL52 6SE has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in October 2012. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2b, Hales Road, GL52 6SE?

2b, Hales Road, GL52 6SE is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2b, Hales Road, GL52 6SE in?

2b, Hales Road, GL52 6SE sits in Cheltenham. It falls within the GL52 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

Is 2b, Hales Road, GL52 6SE in a safe area?

Police records around 2b, Hales Road, GL52 6SE 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 2b, Hales Road, GL52 6SE?

The closest primary school to 2b, Hales Road, GL52 6SE is Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School (559m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Pittville School (1.9km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2b, Hales Road, GL52 6SE?

The closest bus stop to 2b, Hales Road, GL52 6SE is Hales Road, 117m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2b, Hales Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6SE

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2b

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

2b is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Cheltenham (GL52 6SE). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

At 53 m² it sits well below the postcode median (100 m² across 25 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2012. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£447/sq ft) was about 101.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2024 for £255,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 September 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2012from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromE50toD68

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Sept 2022from Oct 2012

EPC improved fromD68toC72

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

43%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2b, Hales Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6SE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2b, Hales Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6SE

1decisions1extensions15documents1nearby

Oct 2012
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Rear dormer window
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
12/01080/FUL
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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.

Current estimate

£279,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£255,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

28 November 2024Most recent
£255,000
+41.1%over 11 years
24 April 2013
£180,770
+29.1%over 10 months
27 June 2012
£140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL52 6SE: £491,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in GL52 6SE

On the street

Versus other Hales Road homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2b runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,811

Street avg £5,337

Strongly above

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 135 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Hales Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GL52 6SE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL52 6SE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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