What kind of home is 2 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP?

2 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 2 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP last change hands?

2 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP last sold for £315,000 in September 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in September 2014. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP?

2 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP use?

The latest EPC at 2 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP?

2 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP in?

2 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP sits in Compton Abdale, Cheltenham, Cheltenham. It falls within the GL54 postcode district in Gloucestershire.

Is 2 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP 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 is the nearest station to 2 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP?

The closest bus stop to 2 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP is Pike Hill Rise, 66m away. In total there are 10 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Upper Cottages, Compton Abdale, Cheltenham, GL54 4DP

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Upper Cottages

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

2 Upper Cottages is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Compton Abdale, Cheltenham, Cheltenham (GL54 4DP). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2014) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from September 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £393,000 is 24.8% above the 2021 sale price. Last sale on file: £315,000 in September 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes

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 26 Sept 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2014

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromF30toD58

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Main Fuel

DualElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Upper Cottages, Compton Abdale, Cheltenham, GL54 4DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Upper Cottages has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£393,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£315,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 September 2021Most recent
£315,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL54 4DP: £770,000 (2024–2009).

Nearby sales in GL54 4DP

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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

Pike Hill Rise — bus stop.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GL54 4DP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for GL54 4DP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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