What kind of home is 8 Sterling Close, GL54 1AN?

8 Sterling Close, GL54 1AN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 8 Sterling Close, GL54 1AN sell for?

8 Sterling Close, GL54 1AN last sold for £195,000 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £282,500 in July 2008, so prices have been falling over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Sterling Close, GL54 1AN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2008 and November 2013, 8 Sterling Close, GL54 1AN fell from £282,500 to £195,000, a change of £87,500. That works out to roughly -6.7% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Sterling Close, GL54 1AN have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Sterling Close, GL54 1AN is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in July 2015. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Sterling Close, GL54 1AN?

8 Sterling Close, GL54 1AN has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in GL54 1AN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Sterling Close, GL54 1AN use?

The latest EPC at 8 Sterling Close, GL54 1AN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 8 Sterling Close, GL54 1AN?

8 Sterling Close, GL54 1AN has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in June 2006. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Sterling Close, GL54 1AN?

8 Sterling Close, GL54 1AN is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Sterling Close, GL54 1AN in?

8 Sterling Close, GL54 1AN sits in Stow On The Wold, Cheltenham, Cheltenham. It falls within the GL54 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

How safe is the area around 8 Sterling Close, GL54 1AN?

Police records around 8 Sterling Close, GL54 1AN show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Sterling Close, GL54 1AN?

The closest primary school to 8 Sterling Close, GL54 1AN is Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School (178m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 8 Sterling Close, GL54 1AN?

The closest bus stop to 8 Sterling Close, GL54 1AN is Griffin Close, 138m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Sterling Close, Stow On The Wold, Cheltenham, GL54 1AN

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Sterling Close

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

8 Sterling Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Stow On The Wold, Cheltenham, Cheltenham (GL54 1AN). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2015) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2008–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at -6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £371,000 sits 90.3% above the 2013 sale of £195,000. At 83 m² it sits well below the postcode median (126 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 13 years since the last transfer (November 2013). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2006.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Jul 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2015

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2015from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromC74toD64

Low Energy Lighting

0%41%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Sterling Close, Stow On The Wold, Cheltenham, GL54 1AN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jun 2006
New BuildFull
In report
Demolition of garage, erection of a single dwelling with new garaging at rear
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
06/00945/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.

8 Sterling Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£371,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -6.7% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£195,000

Growth on file: -6.7% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

15 November 2013Most recent
£195,000
-31.0%over 5 years
15 July 2008
£282,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL54 1AN: £520,000 (2024–2011).

Nearby sales in GL54 1AN

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On the street

Versus other Sterling Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 8 Sterling Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,349

Street avg £2,172

Above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Griffin Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GL54 1AN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL54 1AN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

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70 dB

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