GL53 — CHELTENHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in GL53

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in GL53 is £617,124, which is 40% above the Gloucestershire average of £441,384.

Properties in GL53 cost 115.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in GL53 have fallen 12.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£906,005	325
Semi-detached	£571,329	302
Terraced	£420,392	228
Flat	£244,606	154
All types	£617,124	1058

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in GL53

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

With 25.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, GL53 has a crime rate well 68% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in GL53

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

GL53 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Naunton Park Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Coberley Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Leckhampton Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Edward's School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Cheltenham College	Other	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 GL53 are 343.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

343.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in GL53 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

GL53 — CHELTENHAM

Area Summary

GL53 (CHELTENHAM) offers above-average property prices (£617,124, 115% above national average), low crime (68% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (343 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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GL52

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£420K

▼ 4.3% YoY

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£664K

▲ 0.2% YoY

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CHIPPING CAMPDEN

£684K

▼ 4.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in GL53?

The average house price in GL53 (CHELTENHAM) is £617,124, based on 1058 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 115% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 12.3% over the past year.

Is GL53 a safe area to live?

Crime in GL53 is significantly below the national average (25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in GL53?

There are 10 schools in or near GL53. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in GL53?

Council tax in GL53 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 GL53?

The average broadband download speed in GL53 is 343 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 86%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in GL53 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in GL53 are owner-occupied. 12% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 101,949.