Sold STC Semi-detached

15 THE GREEN

CIRENCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE GL7 1AU

3 beds 1 baths 904 sq ft Listed 6 Mar 2025 (-471d)

£385,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (GL7 1AU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 15 THE GREEN, CIRENCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE GL7 1AU |
| Price | £385,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 84 m² |
| Last sold | £371,000 Oct 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 18/09/2027
- **Current heating cost:** £569/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,755

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- E (£30)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8353-7421-5300-9361-1992)

## Description

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and briefly comprises a welcoming entrance hall where there are stairs to the first floor and a cupboard under. The sitting room enjoys a wood burner and a bay window to the front. This opens up into the dining room. The kitchen has a range of wall and base units with working surfaces over and integral appliances. A door leads to the sizeable utility room where there is a door to the front and rear, together with a door to the cloakroom.

At first floor level, the landing leads to three bedrooms and the main family shower room which has a walk-in shower, a wash hand basin set in a vanity unit, and a WC.

Outside, there is driveway parking and a gravelled area to the front. The rear garden is well-enclosed and is most generous in its size. It is predominantly laid to lawn with a patio area offering a place to sit, relax, and entertain.

The market town of Cirencester is often referred to as the 'Capital of the Cotswolds'.  It is ideally located with the M4, M5 and M40/A40, the mainline train station at Kemble and excellent bus and coach links all within easy reach.

Cirencester benefits from high street stores, independent specialist retailers, and a weekly market. There are also several delightful bistros, cafes, wine bars and public houses to suit all tastes. Cirencester boasts a community hospital, leisure centre, arts and craft centre, award winning museum, a theatre and a lovely outdoor swimming pool. Nearby there is golf, tennis, riding, football, rugby and cricket, and within the town a bowls club.

There are excellent primary and secondary state schools and a sixth form college campus. There are also good independent schools in the surrounding areas. The Royal Agricultural University is located just outside of the town and the area has numerous open green areas to visit for picnics and walks.

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/159068594/687789) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #10263348
- **Address:** 15 The Green, CIRENCESTER, GL7 1AU
- **Certificate Issued:** 06/05/2014
- **Work Completed:** 11/04/2014
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #12922255
- **Address:** 15 The Green, CIRENCESTER, GL7 1AU
- **Certificate Issued:** 07/05/2018
- **Work Completed:** 23/01/2018
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 15 THE GREEN, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AU | £371,000 | 09/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 15 THE GREEN, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AU | £249,000 | 17/11/2017 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 33 UPPER CHURNSIDE, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AP | £319,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 7 WEAVERS ROAD, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1DB | £429,000 | 10/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 8 UPPER CHURNSIDE, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AL | £270,000 | 07/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 30 GOLDEN FARM ROAD, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1BX | £290,000 | 25/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 5 ST MARYS ROAD, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AW | £340,000 | 22/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 18 UPPER CHURNSIDE, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AL | £305,000 | 23/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 31 THE GREEN, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AU | £392,450 | 21/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 24 WHITELANDS ROAD, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AJ | £245,000 | 19/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 12 THE GREEN, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AU | £420,000 | 24/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 37 PARTRIDGE WAY, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1BH | £345,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11A ST MARYS ROAD, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AW | £311,250 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 30 WHITELANDS ROAD, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AJ | £263,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 114 PARTRIDGE WAY, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1BQ | £415,000 | 26/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 85 PARTRIDGE WAY, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1BH | £400,000 | 14/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 QUEEN ANNES ROAD, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AN | £226,222 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 61 PARTRIDGE WAY, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1BH | £375,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 WEAVERS ROAD, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1DB | £250,000 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 UPPER CHURNSIDE, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AL | £285,000 | 12/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 WHITELANDS ROAD, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AJ | £319,950 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 34 PARTRIDGE WAY, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1BQ | £375,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 30 THE GREEN, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AU | £290,000 | 10/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 35 ARCHERY ROAD, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AS | £270,000 | 26/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 52 PHEASANT WAY, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1BL | £357,500 | 20/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 7 THE GREEN, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AU | £320,000 | 24/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £355,613 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £319,546 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £457,042 (36 Semi-detached, GL7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -15.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,136/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,262/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,388/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £997/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.33% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £157,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £126,200

*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:** £4,583/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 10.1%
- **10y growth:** 49.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cotswold; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 10.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 31.1%

## 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

FREEHOLD

Floor area

84 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£371,000 Oct 2025

Price per m²

£4,583/m²

Local average

£457,042 (-15.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (32,329 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Beautifully presented semi-detached family home
Three bedrooms
Sitting room, dining room
Fitted kitchen
Utility room and cloakroom
Cul-de-sac position
Driveway parking, gardens

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Enjoying a wonderful position in this select cul-de-sac sitting in a generous garden and having a most pleasant outlook over the green itself. This delightful three-bedroom semi-detached property has been greatly improved by the current owners and is well-placed on the outskirts of Cirencester town, close to all of its amenities, facilities, and some glorious countryside walks.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and briefly comprises a welcoming entrance hall where there are stairs to the first floor and a cupboard under. The sitting room enjoys a wood burner and a bay window to the front. This opens up into the dining room. The kitchen has a range of wall and base units with working surfaces over and integral appliances. A door leads to the sizeable utility room where there is a door to the front and rear, together with a door to the cloakroom.

At first floor level, the landing leads to three bedrooms and the main family shower room which has a walk-in shower, a wash hand basin set in a vanity unit, and a WC.

Outside, there is driveway parking and a gravelled area to the front. The rear garden is well-enclosed and is most generous in its size. It is predominantly laid to lawn with a patio area offering a place to sit, relax, and entertain.

The market town of Cirencester is often referred to as the 'Capital of the Cotswolds'. It is ideally located with the M4, M5 and M40/A40, the mainline train station at Kemble and excellent bus and coach links all within easy reach.

Cirencester benefits from high street stores, independent specialist retailers, and a weekly market. There are also several delightful bistros, cafes, wine bars and public houses to suit all tastes. Cirencester boasts a community hospital, leisure centre, arts and craft centre, award winning museum, a theatre and a lovely outdoor swimming pool. Nearby there is golf, tennis, riding, football, rugby and cricket, and within the town a bowls club.

There are excellent primary and secondary state schools and a sixth form college campus. There are also good independent schools in the surrounding areas. The Royal Agricultural University is located just outside of the town and the area has numerous open green areas to visit for picnics and walks.

Listed by

Cirencester

Perry Bishop

Reference: 159068594

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 19/09/2017

Expiry date: 18/09/2027

Current heating cost: £569/year

Potential heating cost: £549/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,755

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

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£30)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10263348

Property Details

Street: 15 The Green

Town: CIRENCESTER

Postcode: GL7 1AU

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 06/05/2014

Work Completed: 11/04/2014

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #12922255

Property Details

Street: 15 The Green

Town: CIRENCESTER

Postcode: GL7 1AU

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 07/05/2018

Work Completed: 23/01/2018

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

49% since 2017

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	09/10/2025 (8 months ago)	£371,000	+49%
Sold	17/11/2017 (8 years ago)	£249,000	—

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
33 UPPER CHURNSIDE, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AP	£319,000	12/12/2025	Semi-detached
7 WEAVERS ROAD, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1DB	£429,000	10/12/2025	Semi-detached
8 UPPER CHURNSIDE, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AL	£270,000	07/03/2025	Semi-detached
30 GOLDEN FARM ROAD, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1BX	£290,000	25/02/2025	Semi-detached
5 ST MARYS ROAD, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AW	£340,000	22/09/2023	Semi-detached
18 UPPER CHURNSIDE, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AL	£305,000	23/06/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 31 THE GREEN, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AU	£392,450	21/06/2023	Terraced
24 WHITELANDS ROAD, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AJ	£245,000	19/06/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 12 THE GREEN, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AU	£420,000	24/10/2022	Semi-detached
37 PARTRIDGE WAY, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1BH	£345,000	16/09/2022	Semi-detached
11A ST MARYS ROAD, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AW	£311,250	16/09/2022	Semi-detached
30 WHITELANDS ROAD, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AJ	£263,000	16/09/2022	Semi-detached
114 PARTRIDGE WAY, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1BQ	£415,000	26/07/2022	Semi-detached
85 PARTRIDGE WAY, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1BH	£400,000	14/07/2022	Semi-detached
3 QUEEN ANNES ROAD, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AN	£226,222	27/05/2022	Semi-detached
61 PARTRIDGE WAY, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1BH	£375,000	27/05/2022	Semi-detached
11 WEAVERS ROAD, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1DB	£250,000	01/04/2022	Semi-detached
11 UPPER CHURNSIDE, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AL	£285,000	12/01/2022	Semi-detached
11 WHITELANDS ROAD, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AJ	£319,950	30/09/2021	Semi-detached
34 PARTRIDGE WAY, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1BQ	£375,000	30/09/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 30 THE GREEN, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AU	£290,000	10/09/2021	Semi-detached
35 ARCHERY ROAD, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AS	£270,000	26/08/2021	Semi-detached
52 PHEASANT WAY, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1BL	£357,500	20/08/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 7 THE GREEN, CIRENCESTER, COTSWOLD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 1AU	£320,000	24/06/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £355,613 (4 sales)

Area average: £319,546 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 10.1%

10y growth 49.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cotswold. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 0.3%

5y (index) 10.8%

10y (index) 31.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,136/mo

Realistic £1,262/mo

Optimistic £1,388/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cotswold.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Cheltenham: £997/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	The Green	0.1 miles
Shop	Beeches Stores	0.2 miles
Shop	CHYP Cirencester Housing for Young People	0.4 miles
University	Parkinson Lecture Theatre	1.8 miles
Train station	Kemble	4.0 miles
Train station	Hayes Knoll	8.5 miles
Hospital	Tetbury Hospital	10.2 miles
Hospital	Stroud Maternity Hospital	11.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	1

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Watermoor Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Inadequate — 9 Dec 2021
Cirencester Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 25 May 2022
Cirencester Kingshill School	Secondary	0.5 miles	Requires improvement — 6 Feb 2023
Paternoster School	Other	0.5 miles	Good — 28 Nov 2023
Powell's Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Outstanding — 10 Sep 2024

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.33%

Max investor price (0.8%) £157,750

Target investor price (1%) £126,200

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).