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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

GL526TG

Richmond Drive

GL525FP

Yorkley Road

GL525GE

Dymock Walk

GL526LE

Ashley Close

GL526NX

Birchley Road

GL526UR

Inglecote Close

GL525GB

Kempley Close

GL526PY

Harp Hill

GL526RD

Battledown Close

GL525FY

Bream Court

GL525GL

Burford Road

GL526YN

London Road

GL525GR

Coleford Road

GL526PE

Stanley Road

GL526PD

Stanley Road

GL526TR

The Gables

GL525AZ

Withington Close

GL525FB

Aylburton Road

GL526HW

London Road

GL526JR

Pine Close

GL526JU

Oakhurst Rise

GL526RP

Coltham Road

GL526SN

Coltham Fields

GL525AB

Priors Road

GL526JS

Beaufort Road

GL526RQ

Haywards Road

GL526RT

Athelney Way

GL526SD

Hales Road

GL526TE

Hales Close

GL526TQ

Foxgrove Drive

GL526JT

Beaufort Road

GL526SB

Upper Park Street

GL526XR

Briarbank Rise

GL526XX

Farleigh Close

GL525AF

Wessex Drive

GL526PP

Harp Hill

GL526RB

Battledown Priors

GL544ER

Aggs Hill

GL526LU

Ryeworth Drive

GL526NF

Ham Square

GL526RN

Coltham Road

GL525AD

Hillview Road

GL526YB

Hartlebury Way

GL525BW

Fossebridge Place

GL526JE

Charlton Court Road

GL526QX

Saxon Way

GL526RX

Battledown Drive

GL525AU

Wessex Drive

GL526LD

Greenway Lane

GL526SA

Upper Park Street

GL526LH

Ryeworth Road

GL526NY

Birchley Road

GL526QB

Harp Hill

GL526LF

Ashley Close

GL525FN

Fairford Road

GL525FW

Brockweir Road

GL526NE

Ham Road

GL526SJ

Rosehill Street

GL526XY

Pembridge Close

GL526LA

Greenway Lane

GL526NL

Reaburn Close

GL526JJ

Churchill Drive

GL526LX

Ryeworth Road

GL526JB

Charlton Court Road

GL526LT

Ryeworth Road

GL526LL

Hambrook Terrace

GL526NB

Ham Road

GL526JN

Churchill Drive

GL525FX

Highnam Place

GL525GQ

Newent Road

GL526PN

Greenway Lane

GL525AG

Battledown

GL526FD

Sovereign View

GL526LJ

Sandhurst Road

GL526PX

Harp Hill

GL526SL

Hales Road

GL525FT

Goodrich Road

GL526JP

Ewens Road

GL526SX

The Grove

GL526PB

Stanley Road

GL526YH

Acomb Crescent

Data Sources

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