What type of property is 3 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP?

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

When did 3 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP last change hands?

3 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP last sold for £340,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP is E with a score of 43 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP?

3 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP?

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

Where is 3 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP located?

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

Is 3 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP in a safe area?

Police records around 3 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 transport links are near 3 Upper Cottages, GL54 4DP?

The closest bus stop to 3 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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3 Upper Cottages, Compton Abdale, Cheltenham, GL54 4DP

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 43

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Upper Cottages

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

3 Upper Cottages is a mid-terrace house in Compton Abdale, Cheltenham, Cheltenham (GL54 4DP). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Sold September 2024 for £340,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

E43

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromF23toD60

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

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2024from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromD60toE43

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Upper Cottages, Compton Abdale, Cheltenham, GL54 4DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

Current estimate

£314,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£340,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 September 2024Most recent
£340,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GL54 4DP: £770,000 (2021–2009).

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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