GL50 — CHELTENHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in GL50

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in GL50 is £423,483, broadly in line with the Gloucestershire average of £441,384.

Properties in GL50 cost 47.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in GL50 have fallen 9.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£774,619	111
Semi-detached	£504,815	170
Terraced	£415,748	418
Flat	£288,540	751
All types	£423,483	1546

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in GL50

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 182.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, GL50 has a crime rate significantly 124% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

52.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

6.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

11.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

45.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

36.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in GL50

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

GL50 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Dunalley Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Cheltenham Ladies' College	Other	Not inspected	mi
Dean Close Airthrie	Other	Not inspected	mi
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service	Other	Not inspected	mi
University of Gloucestershire	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

121,739

Population

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

29.0%

Private rent

22.0%

Social rent

12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in GL50 are 350.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

350.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in GL50 is collected by Cheltenham. The Band D rate is £2,059/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

GL50 — CHELTENHAM

Area Summary

GL50 (CHELTENHAM) offers above-average property prices (£423,483, 48% above national average), higher-than-average crime (124% above national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (350 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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£351K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in GL50?

The average house price in GL50 (CHELTENHAM) is £423,483, based on 1546 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 48% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 9.2% over the past year.

Is GL50 a safe area to live?

Crime in GL50 is above the national average (182.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (52.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (45.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in GL50?

There are 8 schools in or near GL50. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in GL50?

Council tax in GL50 is collected by Cheltenham. The Band D rate is £2,059 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in GL50?

The average broadband download speed in GL50 is 350 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 90%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in GL50 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in GL50 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 121,739.