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Laburnum, Gretton Fields

GL54 5HH

CHELTENHAM

Current

D

68

Potential

C

74

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in CHELTENHAM, GL54 5HH. The property offers 131.64m² (1417 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. With an EPC rating of D (68/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (74/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £959, comprising £740 for heating, £115 for hot water, and £104 for lighting. The property produces 4.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does Laburnum Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 68/100, this CHELTENHAM property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £959 are approximately £841 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 131.64m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 4.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the GL54 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property68
Average60
+13% better
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vs CHELTENHAM

This property68
Average62
+10% better
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vs GL54

This property68
Average55
+24% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 68/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £208/year more than the CHELTENHAM average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Potential
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(68 points)

Potential Rating

C(74 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 7 Jul 2011

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Property Information

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Full Address

Laburnum

Gretton Fields

Gretton

GL54 5HH

CHELTENHAM

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

131.64

7.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (private)

Efficiency Score

68 / 100

Potential: 74

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CO₂ Emissions

4.2 tonnes/year

32 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

184 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

7 Jul 2011

rental (private)

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About CHELTENHAM

CHELTENHAM is situated in Gloucestershire, South West. Properties in CHELTENHAM have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). The GL54 postcode district contains over 9500 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£740.0/yr

Save £140/yr

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Hot Water

£115.0/yr

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Lighting

29.0% low energy

£104.0/yr

Save £43/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Average
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Roof

Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets

Average
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Gretton Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayGL54 5EY

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Oak Hill Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayGL20 8NP

Last inspected: Jan 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Winchcombe School

Secondary
📍2 miles awayGL54 5LB

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayGL54 5PZ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Outstanding

Gotherington Primary School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayGL52 9QT
?Not yet rated

Isbourne Valley School

Primary
📍3.1 miles awayGL54 5PF

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Woodmancote School

Primary
📍3.3 miles awayGL52 9HN

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy

Primary
📍3.7 miles awayGL52 8NN

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 409 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:409 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:164 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

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What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

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Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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