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GL53

CHELTENHAM

Gloucestershire, South West, England

GL53 encompasses CHELTENHAM and its surrounding areas in Gloucestershire, South West.

Avg price £617,124
1yr change ▼ 12.3%
Crime 68% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£617,124

▼ 12.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

115% above national avg

Crime Rate

25.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

68% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

343 Mbps

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.

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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

£559K £582K £604K £627K £649K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

2

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 GL53 are 343.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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343.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about GL53 CHELTENHAM

What is the average house price in GL53 CHELTENHAM?
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 CHELTENHAM 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 is the population of GL53 CHELTENHAM?
The population of GL53 (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 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 are schools like in GL53 CHELTENHAM?
There are 10 schools in or near GL53. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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