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About

Charlton Park is a residential area situated to the northwest of Cheltenham town centre. It is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily from the 1930s, including semi-detached and detached homes. The area is bordered by the A40 to the north and lies near the neighbourhoods of Hesters Way and Up Hatherley. Local amenities include Charlton Kings Junior School and several small convenience stores serving the community.

The area's layout is defined by quiet, tree-lined streets such as Charlton Park Road and Cirencester Road. A notable local feature is the Charlton Park Café, a community hub located within the park itself. The open green space of the park provides a recreational area with playgrounds and sports facilities, contrasting with the surrounding residential streets.

Area overview

On average Charlton Park has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 Charlton Park is £76,678 per year. There are 3 schools in Charlton Park: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Charlton Park is home to around 6,387 people, with a population density of about 1,600.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Charlton Park Population
6,387
Population density
1,600.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
10.96(-26%)
Violence and sexual offences
6.11(-82%)
Burglary
3.44(+24%)
Vehicle crime
2.66(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.51(-61%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,650
88.45%
Other White
272
4.26%
Indian
88
1.38%
Irish
61
0.95%
White and Asian (mixed)
60
0.94%
Total population: 6,388

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,988
56.49%
Level 3 (A level)
698
13.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
595
11.25%
No qualifications
412
7.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
289
5.46%
Total 16+ residents: 5,289

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,411
51.07%
Owns with a mortgage
901
32.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
315
11.4%
Other social rented
78
2.82%
Other forms of private rent
38
1.38%
Total households: 2,763

Property prices in Charlton Park

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 in Charlton Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Charlton Park in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Charlton Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached28£792,000£5,579
Flats13£250,000£3,165
Semi-Detached33£530,000£4,675
Terraced17£410,000£4,710

10 years median price trend in Charlton Park

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

All postcodes in Charlton Park

GL539EQ

Old Bath Road

GL537AG

College Lawn

GL539EG

Old Bath Road

GL538DN

Bafford Lane

GL537BB

Asquith Road

GL537AS

Thirlestaine Road

GL539AZ

Newcourt Road

GL539BZ

Sandy Lane

GL537FA

Humphris Place

GL539BJ

The Avenue

GL537DX

Mead Close

GL539HU

Belland Drive

GL537DL

Naunton Park Close

GL538DH

Charlton Close

GL537RT

Randolph Close

GL539HW

Branch Hill Rise

GL538ES

Charlton Drive

GL539LQ

Everest Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.