What type of property is The Old Forge Flat, Church Street, GL54 1BE?

The Old Forge Flat, Church Street, GL54 1BE is an end-of-terrace house.

When did The Old Forge Flat, Church Street, GL54 1BE last change hands?

The Old Forge Flat, Church Street, GL54 1BE last sold for £265,000 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for The Old Forge Flat, Church Street, GL54 1BE?

The current EPC rating for The Old Forge Flat, Church Street, GL54 1BE is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. It has improved from a G recorded in March 2020 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of The Old Forge Flat, Church Street, GL54 1BE?

The Old Forge Flat, Church Street, GL54 1BE has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (1,302 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is The Old Forge Flat, Church Street, GL54 1BE heated?

The latest EPC at The Old Forge Flat, Church Street, GL54 1BE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does The Old Forge Flat, Church Street, GL54 1BE have?

The Old Forge Flat, Church Street, GL54 1BE has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in February 2017. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is The Old Forge Flat, Church Street, GL54 1BE?

The Old Forge Flat, Church Street, GL54 1BE is in council tax band C.

Where is The Old Forge Flat, Church Street, GL54 1BE located?

The Old Forge Flat, Church Street, GL54 1BE sits in Stow On The Wold, Cheltenham, Cheltenham. It falls within the GL54 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

Is The Old Forge Flat, Church Street, GL54 1BE in a safe area?

Police records around The Old Forge Flat, Church Street, GL54 1BE 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.

Which schools serve The Old Forge Flat, Church Street, GL54 1BE?

The closest primary school to The Old Forge Flat, Church Street, GL54 1BE is Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School (541m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to The Old Forge Flat, Church Street, GL54 1BE?

The closest bus stop to The Old Forge Flat, Church Street, GL54 1BE is Old Post Office, 82m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Old Forge Flat, Church Street, Stow On The Wold, Cheltenham, GL54 1BE

2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

121 m²

1302 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About The Old Forge Flat

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

The Old Forge Flat is an end-of-terrace house in Stow On The Wold, Cheltenham, Cheltenham (GL54 1BE). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in March 2020 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 2-band jump.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Today's modelled estimate of £385,000 is 45.3% above the 2019 sale price. Last sale on file: £265,000 in November 2019.

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Risks

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Trends

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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.

The Old Forge Flat's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

7.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Mar 2020

EPC improved fromG1toE52

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%71%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Old Forge Flat, Church Street, Stow On The Wold, Cheltenham, GL54 1BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Feb 2017
New BuildConditions
In report
Demolition of garages and erection of 2 x two bedroom semi-detached cottages - compliance with conditions 3 (archaeology), 4 (sample), 5 (Panel), 6 (details), 7 (rwg), 9 (contamination) & 12 (dust/noise)
Documents
22 docs on file
Reference
16/03220/COMPLY
View planning record
Mar 2016
New BuildFull
In report
Demolition of garages and erection of 2 x two bedroom semi detached cottages
Agent
Mrs Jayne Norris
Documents
21 docs on file
Reference
15/02361/FUL
View planning record

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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.

The Old Forge Flat valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£385,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£265,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 November 2019Most recent
£265,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in GL54 1BE: £275,000 (2021–2015).

Nearby sales in GL54 1BE

Church View, Apartment, Church Street, Stow On The Wold, Cheltenham, GL54 1BE
Sold Jun 2021
£365,000

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Old Post Office — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

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

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL54 1BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

55 dB

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