GL51 — CHELTENHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in GL51

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in GL51 is £350,996, which is 20% below the Gloucestershire average of £441,384.

Properties in GL51 cost 22.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in GL51 have fallen 3.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£536,127	378
Semi-detached	£332,779	828
Terraced	£268,649	599
Flat	£187,514	399
All types	£350,996	2289

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in GL51

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

With 87.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, GL51 has a crime rate 7% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in GL51

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

GL51 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Gloucester Road Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Greatfield Park Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Lakeside Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Benhall Infant School	Primary	Good	mi
Shurdington Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

101,949

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

12.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in GL51 are 372.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

372.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in GL51 is collected by Tewkesbury. The Band D rate is £2,029/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

GL51 — CHELTENHAM

Area Summary

GL51 (CHELTENHAM) offers above-average property prices (£350,996, 22% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (372 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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GL50

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£423K

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▼ 12.3% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in GL51?

The average house price in GL51 (CHELTENHAM) is £350,996, based on 2289 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 22% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.4% over the past year.

Is GL51 a safe area to live?

Crime in GL51 is close to the national average at 87.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (32.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (20.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in GL51?

There are 22 schools in or near GL51. 45% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 8 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in GL51?

Council tax in GL51 is collected by Tewkesbury. The Band D rate is £2,029 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in GL51?

The average broadband download speed in GL51 is 372 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in GL51 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in GL51 are owner-occupied. 12% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 101,949.