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About

Battledown is a residential area situated on the eastern edge of Cheltenham, bordering open Gloucestershire countryside. The ward is characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets and a mix of housing, primarily from the 20th century. Its layout includes several cul-de-sacs and crescents, contributing to its overall tranquil atmosphere. The area is largely residential with local amenities clustered along key routes, serving the immediate community's needs.

The ward is notable for its significant areas of maintained green space, including playing fields and the large Battledown Estate. A specific feature is the historic Battledown Children's Hospital, a distinctive red-brick building repurposed for private healthcare, set within its own grounds. The area provides direct access to walking paths leading into the Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings escarpments, linking it to the wider Cotswold landscape.

Area overview

On average Battledown has very low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 3.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Battledown is £66,475 per year. There are 2 schools in Battledown: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Battledown

Median price£390,000
Price per sq ft£386
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £673K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 (about £386 per square foot) in Battledown area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,000 up to £3,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Battledown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£712,500£413
Semi-Detached26£381,250£411
Terraced27£320,000£347
Flats13£160,000£291

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Battledown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Battledown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£435,995£139,500£245,500£215,995
2017£453,500£151,500£280,995£240,000
2018£425,995£167,000£277,500£250,000
2019£399,498£169,000£265,000£252,000
2020£390,000£145,000£315,000£242,000
2021£475,275£154,000£300,000£272,000
2022£652,500£177,750£392,000£300,000
2023£752,500£173,250£307,000£310,000
2024£582,000£206,000£380,000£290,000
2025£712,500£168,500£375,000£315,000
2026£701,160£155,000£482,500£295,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Battledown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Battledown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£281£234£288£268
2017£292£240£302£258
2018£306£250£318£278
2019£277£239£307£289
2020£294£237£314£313
2021£390£250£331£314
2022£342£262£377£337
2023£419£274£398£309
2024£444£274£399£352
2025£414£289£409£348
2026£492£242£409£387
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Battledown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Battledown in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Battledown

What is the average house price in Battledown?

The median sale price in Battledown is £390,000 (about £386 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Battledown?

Battledown has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Battledown?

Battledown scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Battledown sits around rank 30,424 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Battledown?

The average household income in Battledown is around £66,475 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Battledown?

Battledown is represented by 1 elected councillor: Chris Day (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Battledown

GL526XX

Farleigh Close

GL526HQ

Greenway Park

GL526LE

Ashley Close

GL526RF

Haywards Lane

GL526TF

Hales Close

GL526SW

Rosehill Terrace

GL544EP

Mill Lane

GL526YN

London Road

GL526YB

Hartlebury Way

GL526NH

Ham Road

GL525GJ

Pillowell Close

GL525FU

Sussex Mews

GL526JS

Beaufort Road

GL525FZ

Ledbury Court

GL526RP

Coltham Road

GL525AH

Battledown

GL526JQ

Court Mews

GL526JP

Ewens Road

GL544ES

Aggs Hill

GL526RW

Coltham Road

GL526RN

Coltham Road

GL525FY

Bream Court

GL526PG

Ashley Road

GL526RX

Battledown Drive

GL526TG

Richmond Drive

GL526YF

London Road

GL526YA

Carisbrooke Drive

GL526RH

Haywards Road

GL526NJ

Ham Lane

GL525FR

Drybrook Walk

GL526QB

Harp Hill

GL525BW

Fossebridge Place

GL544EZ

Ham Road

GL526SD

Hales Road

GL525GD

Joyford Passage

GL526UR

Inglecote Close

GL525GQ

Newent Road

GL526LS

Ryeworth Road

GL526LR

Hambrook Street

GL526XY

Pembridge Close

GL526JJ

Churchill Drive

GL526RL

Coltham Close

GL526LL

Hambrook Terrace

GL526QQ

Beechwood Close

GL526NE

Ham Road

GL525GB

Kempley Close

GL526JB

Charlton Court Road

GL526JE

Charlton Court Road

GL525FN

Fairford Road

GL525AZ

Withington Close

GL526RR

Strickland Road

GL526QX

Saxon Way

GL525GR

Coleford Road

GL526ST

Hales Road

GL526JF

Coronation Flats

GL525GF

Bicknor Drive

GL525AG

Battledown

GL525AB

Priors Road

GL526XZ

Glenfall Way

GL526LN

Hambrook Street

GL526PP

Harp Hill

GL525GG

Ruardean Walk

GL526PU

Harp Hill

GL526RG

Haywards Road

GL526PF

Stanley Road

GL526SB

Upper Park Street

GL526RE

Battledown Approach

GL526FE

King Alfred Way

GL526SQ

Rosehill Street

GL526TQ

Foxgrove Drive

GL525AF

Wessex Drive

GL525AQ

Priors Road

GL526NQ

Ham Road

GL526SR

Hales Road

GL526BJ

The Orchards

GL544ER

Aggs Hill

GL526PZ

Harp Hill

GL526LT

Ryeworth Road

GL525FS

Alvington Drive

GL526QF

Harp Hill

GL526XR

Briarbank Rise

GL526NP

Ham Close

GL526LX

Ryeworth Road

GL526QG

Harp Hill

GL525FA

Slad Way

GL526SN

Coltham Fields

GL526LJ

Sandhurst Road

GL526RA

Battledown Approach

GL526PS

Camp Road

GL526YH

Acomb Crescent

GL526JG

Oak Avenue

GL525AU

Wessex Drive

GL526NX

Birchley Road

GL526PJ

Ashley Road

GL525AD

Hillview Road

GL525FT

Goodrich Road

GL526PH

Ashley Road

GL526TE

Hales Close

GL526JH

Churchill Drive

GL526LH

Ryeworth Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.