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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 4 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

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £362,000 in Battledown area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £3,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Battledown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£650,000
Flats12£169,250
Semi-Detached31£355,250
Terraced25£289,950

10 years median price trend in Battledown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Battledown.

All postcodes in Battledown

GL526FR

London Road

GL526LN

Hambrook Street

GL525FS

Alvington Drive

GL526HS

London Road

GL526JW

Ewens Road

GL526PF

Stanley Road

GL526PH

Ashley Road

GL526NN

Lawrence Close

GL526RF

Haywards Lane

GL526RU

Saxon Way

GL526RW

Coltham Road

GL526TH

Coltham Fields

GL525FA

Slad Way

GL525GF

Bicknor Drive

GL525GJ

Pillowell Close

GL526JD

Brook Vale

GL526LR

Hambrook Street

GL526QJ

Ashley Road

GL526YZ

Warwick Crescent

GL525FR

Drybrook Walk

GL526RG

Haywards Road

GL526QZ

Battledown Approach

GL526RE

Battledown Approach

GL526RJ

Haywards Road

GL525AE

Hillview Road

GL525AH

Battledown

GL526NP

Ham Close

GL526QQ

Beechwood Close

GL526SR

Hales Road

GL544ES

Aggs Hill

GL525GP

Symonds Way

GL526LG

Ryeworth Road

GL526QD

Stanley Road

GL526SP

Coltham Fields

GL526JF

Coronation Flats

GL526NU

Ashley Road

GL525GH

Clearwell Gardens

GL526BJ

The Orchards

GL526FE

King Alfred Way

GL526JY

Ryeworth Road

GL526LP

Hambrook Street

GL525FU

Sussex Mews

GL526QE

Ashley Road

GL526RL

Coltham Close

GL525GN

Awre Walk

GL525GG

Ruardean Walk

GL526JG

Oak Avenue

GL526JQ

Court Mews

GL526PG

Ashley Road

GL526QG

Harp Hill

GL526RA

Battledown Approach

GL526SH

Rosehill Street

GL526ST

Hales Road

GL525GD

Joyford Passage

GL526NH

Ham Road

GL526SF

Hales Road

GL526SQ

Rosehill Street

GL526PS

Camp Road

GL526RR

Strickland Road

GL544EZ

Ham Road

GL526NG

Ham Road

GL525GA

Redmarley Road

GL526LY

Ryeworth Road

GL526TF

Hales Close

GL525FQ

Fairford Road

GL526PR

Harp Hill

GL526YA

Carisbrooke Drive

GL526PQ

Ashley Road

GL526LQ

Ashley Mews

GL526RS

Strickland Road

GL526SW

Rosehill Terrace

GL526LW

Hambrook Street

GL526NZ

Oakley Road

GL525AJ

Birdlip Road

GL526LB

Greenway Lane

GL526ND

Ham Road

GL526NJ

Ham Lane

GL526NR

London Road

GL526NS

Ashley Road

GL526PW

Greenway Lane

GL526QP

King Alfred Way

GL526PA

Oakley Road

GL526QA

Battledown Mead

GL526LS

Ryeworth Road

GL526QF

Harp Hill

GL526XZ

Glenfall Way

GL525FZ

Ledbury Court

GL526TD

Hales Road

GL526HQ

Greenway Park

GL526JL

Roosevelt Avenue

GL526PZ

Harp Hill

GL526YF

London Road

GL526JH

Churchill Drive

GL526RH

Haywards Road

GL526YQ

Glenfall Way

GL544EP

Mill Lane

GL525AQ

Priors Road

GL526NQ

Ham Road

GL526PJ

Ashley Road

GL526PU

Harp Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.