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FLAT 16

OAK COURT, OAK MANOR DRIVE, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE GL52 6SG

1 beds 1 baths 388 sq ft Listed 6 Aug 2025 (-349d)

£130,000

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# 1 bedroom apartment for sale (GL52 6SG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 16, OAK COURT, OAK MANOR DRIVE, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE GL52 6SG |
| Price | £130,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 |
| Floor area | 36 m² |
| Last sold | £127,000 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 26/11/2028
- **Current heating cost:** £293/year

### Recommendations
- A (350)
- E (15)
- L2 (1,200)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2538-0948-6259-4388-8914)

## Description

The accommodation comprises a spacious lounge/diner, a separate kitchen, and a double bedroom with a full-height built-in wardrobe. The bathroom includes an electric shower over the bath. Although the décor and fittings are dated, the property has been well maintained and offers a blank canvas for improvement.

Additional benefits include electric storage heating, double glazing, loft access for storage, and access to communal gardens. The location provides good local amenities, frequent bus services, and convenient access to the A40 and M5 for commuters.

Offered chain-free, this makes a smart investment or an ideal first step onto the property ladder.

Remaining leasehold: approximately 960 years

Service charge: around £80 per month

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/165412643/1066477) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/165412643/1066478) - EPC 1
- ![EPC 2](/listings/photos/165412643/1066479) - EPC 2

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| OAK COURT FLAT 16 OAK MANOR DRIVE, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 6SG | £127,000 | 30/01/2026 | Flat |
| OAK COURT FLAT 16 OAK MANOR DRIVE, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 6SG | £122,500 | 28/10/2016 | Flat |
| OAK COURT FLAT 16 OAK MANOR DRIVE, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 6SG | £103,000 | 31/03/2009 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| HARTLEY COURT 11 PITTVILLE CIRCUS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 2QE | £450,000 | 19/12/2025 | Flat |
| 16 HOPWOOD GROVE, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 6BX | £142,500 | 19/12/2025 | Flat |
| OAK COURT FLAT 9 OAK MANOR DRIVE, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 6SG | £126,500 | 12/12/2025 | Flat |
| BYRON COURT APARTMENT 9 PITTVILLE CIRCUS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 2GA | £356,400 | 29/09/2023 | Flat |
| BYRON COURT APARTMENT 6 PITTVILLE CIRCUS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 2GA | £360,000 | 29/06/2023 | Flat |
| HARTLEY COURT 10 PITTVILLE CIRCUS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 2QE | £595,000 | 23/05/2023 | Flat |
| BYRON COURT APARTMENT 2 PITTVILLE CIRCUS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 2GA | £315,000 | 13/12/2022 | Flat |
| OAK COURT FLAT 11 OAK MANOR DRIVE, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 6SG | £140,000 | 28/10/2022 | Flat |
| OAKDENE 4 OAK MANOR DRIVE, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 6SZ | £190,000 | 21/07/2022 | Flat |
| 10 HOPWOOD GROVE, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 6BX | £134,000 | 15/07/2022 | Flat |
| BYRON COURT APARTMENT 8 PITTVILLE CIRCUS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 2GA | £320,000 | 23/06/2022 | Flat |
| HOMESPRING HOUSE 17 PITTVILLE CIRCUS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 2QB | £95,000 | 17/06/2022 | Flat |
| 70 FLAT 7 ELDON ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 6TU | £135,000 | 08/04/2022 | Flat |
| 124 FLAT 6 HALES ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 6TA | £177,000 | 08/03/2022 | Flat |
| HOMESPRING HOUSE 5 PITTVILLE CIRCUS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 2QB | £102,000 | 24/02/2022 | Flat |
| OAK MANOR, 130 FLAT 7 HALES ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 6TA | £170,000 | 15/02/2022 | Flat |
| HOMESPRING HOUSE 15 PITTVILLE CIRCUS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 2QB | £82,000 | 11/02/2022 | Flat |
| HOMESPRING HOUSE 15 PITTVILLE CIRCUS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 2QB | £82,000 | 11/02/2022 | Flat |
| BYRON COURT APARTMENT 7 PITTVILLE CIRCUS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 2GA | £325,000 | 30/11/2021 | Flat |
| 127 FLAT 2 HALES ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 6ST | £150,000 | 12/11/2021 | Flat |

**Area average:** £222,370 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £214,292 (39 Flat, GL52, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -39.3%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheltenham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,124/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,249/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,374/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Cheltenham (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £623/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.96% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £156,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £124,900

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,611/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -29.4%
- **10y growth:** 24.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheltenham; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 7.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 27%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

36 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£127,000 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£3,611/m²

Local average

£214,292 (-39.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,971 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

One Bedroom Apartment
No Onward Purchase
Separate Kitchen
Allocated Parking Space
Perfect First Time Purchase
Long Lease
Investment Opportunity

Additional details

Parking: Yes

Description

This chain-free, well-situated first-floor one-bedroom apartment is tucked away in a peaceful cul-de-sac just minutes from Cheltenham town centre. Perfect for first-time buyers or investors, it features its own private entrance, allocated parking, and a bright, versatile layout. The property presents excellent value with clear potential for modernisation.
The accommodation comprises a spacious lounge/diner, a separate kitchen, and a double bedroom with a full-height built-in wardrobe. The bathroom includes an electric shower over the bath. Although the décor and fittings are dated, the property has been well maintained and offers a blank canvas for improvement.
Additional benefits include electric storage heating, double glazing, loft access for storage, and access to communal gardens. The location provides good local amenities, frequent bus services, and convenient access to the A40 and M5 for commuters.
Offered chain-free, this makes a smart investment or an ideal first step onto the property ladder.
Remaining leasehold: approximately 960 years
Service charge: around £80 per month

Listed by

Cheltenham

ELLIOT OLIVER LIMITED

Reference: 165412643

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 27/11/2018

Expiry date: 26/11/2028

Current heating cost: £293/year

Potential heating cost: £208/year

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (350)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (15)
High heat retention storage heaters and dual immersion cylinder (1,200)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 2

Price history

23% since 2009

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	30/01/2026 (5 months ago)	£127,000	+3.7%
Sold	28/10/2016 (9 years ago)	£122,500	+18.9%
Sold	31/03/2009 (17 years ago)	£103,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
HARTLEY COURT 11 PITTVILLE CIRCUS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 2QE	£450,000	19/12/2025	Flat
16 HOPWOOD GROVE, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 6BX	£142,500	19/12/2025	Flat
OAK COURT FLAT 9 OAK MANOR DRIVE, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 6SG	£126,500	12/12/2025	Flat
BYRON COURT APARTMENT 9 PITTVILLE CIRCUS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 2GA	£356,400	29/09/2023	Flat
BYRON COURT APARTMENT 6 PITTVILLE CIRCUS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 2GA	£360,000	29/06/2023	Flat
HARTLEY COURT 10 PITTVILLE CIRCUS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 2QE	£595,000	23/05/2023	Flat
BYRON COURT APARTMENT 2 PITTVILLE CIRCUS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 2GA	£315,000	13/12/2022	Flat
OAK COURT FLAT 11 OAK MANOR DRIVE, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 6SG	£140,000	28/10/2022	Flat
OAKDENE 4 OAK MANOR DRIVE, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 6SZ	£190,000	21/07/2022	Flat
10 HOPWOOD GROVE, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 6BX	£134,000	15/07/2022	Flat
BYRON COURT APARTMENT 8 PITTVILLE CIRCUS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 2GA	£320,000	23/06/2022	Flat
HOMESPRING HOUSE 17 PITTVILLE CIRCUS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 2QB	£95,000	17/06/2022	Flat
70 FLAT 7 ELDON ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 6TU	£135,000	08/04/2022	Flat
124 FLAT 6 HALES ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 6TA	£177,000	08/03/2022	Flat
HOMESPRING HOUSE 5 PITTVILLE CIRCUS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 2QB	£102,000	24/02/2022	Flat
OAK MANOR, 130 FLAT 7 HALES ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 6TA	£170,000	15/02/2022	Flat
HOMESPRING HOUSE 15 PITTVILLE CIRCUS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 2QB	£82,000	11/02/2022	Flat
HOMESPRING HOUSE 15 PITTVILLE CIRCUS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 2QB	£82,000	11/02/2022	Flat
BYRON COURT APARTMENT 7 PITTVILLE CIRCUS ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 2GA	£325,000	30/11/2021	Flat
127 FLAT 2 HALES ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL52 6ST	£150,000	12/11/2021	Flat

Area average: £222,370 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -29.4%

10y growth 24.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheltenham. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 1.2%

5y (index) 7.2%

10y (index) 27%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheltenham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,124/mo

Realistic £1,249/mo

Optimistic £1,374/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheltenham.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Cheltenham: £623/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

Hopwood Grove

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Harp Hill	0.1 miles
Bus stop	The Grove	0.1 miles
Shop	Tesco Express	0.1 miles
Shop	Bargain Booze	0.1 miles
Hospital	Estates Workshop	0.7 miles
Hospital	Financial Management	0.7 miles
University	Pittville Student Village	1.0 miles
University	Francis Close Hall	1.0 miles
Train station	Cheltenham Racecourse	1.7 miles
Train station	Cheltenham Spa	1.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	1
Total incidents	1

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Berkhampstead School	Other	0.1 miles	— (No rating)
Battledown Centre for Children and Families	Other	0.2 miles	Good — 14 Jul 2024
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 15 Mar 2020
The Ridge Academy	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 18 Jun 2024
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Requires improvement — 9 Mar 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 1-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.96%

Max investor price (0.8%) £156,125

Target investor price (1%) £124,900

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).