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GL50

CHELTENHAM

Gloucestershire, South West, England

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GL50 encompasses CHELTENHAM and its surrounding areas in Gloucestershire, South West.

Avg price £423,483
1yr change ▼ 9.2%
Crime 124% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£423,483

▼ 9.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

48% above national avg

Crime Rate

182.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

124% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

350 Mbps

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.

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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

£397K £407K £417K £427K £437K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

121,739

Population

62

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.

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350.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about GL50 CHELTENHAM

What is the average house price in GL50 CHELTENHAM?
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 CHELTENHAM 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 is the population of GL50 CHELTENHAM?
The population of GL50 (CHELTENHAM) is approximately 121,739 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in GL50 CHELTENHAM?
There are 8 schools in or near GL50. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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