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GL51

CHELTENHAM

Gloucestershire, South West, England

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GL51 covers CHELTENHAM in Gloucestershire, South West.

Avg price £350,996
1yr change ▼ 3.4%
Crime 7% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£350,996

▼ 3.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

22% above national avg

Crime Rate

87.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

7% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

22 schools

Broadband Speed

372 Mbps

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.

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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

£342K £346K £350K £354K £358K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

2

Outstanding

8

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

101,949

Population

67

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.

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372.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about GL51 CHELTENHAM

What is the average house price in GL51 CHELTENHAM?
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 CHELTENHAM 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 is the population of GL51 CHELTENHAM?
The population of GL51 (CHELTENHAM) is approximately 101,949 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in GL51 CHELTENHAM?
There are 22 schools in or near GL51. 45% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 8 Good. None require improvement.

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