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Cheltenham

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About

Cheltenham is a district located in Gloucestershire, South West England. Known for its Regency architecture, the area features wide boulevards, gardens, and historic buildings. Cheltenham is home to several cultural landmarks, including the Everyman Theatre and the Wilson Art Gallery and Museum. The town also hosts the annual Cheltenham Festival, a major horse racing event.

The district offers a mix of urban and green spaces, with parks like Pittville Park and Montpellier Gardens providing recreational areas. Cheltenham is a hub for education, with the University of Gloucestershire and several independent schools. The town has good transport links, including a railway station connecting to major cities like London and Birmingham.

Area overview

On average Cheltenham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Cheltenham is £51,382 per year. There are 49 schools in Cheltenham: 28 primary (3 Outstanding and 22 Good) and 6 secondary (3 Outstanding and 3 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cheltenham Population
118,836
Population density
2,549.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
98,932
83.25%
Other White
8,358
7.03%
Indian
2,005
1.69%
Other Asian
1,281
1.08%
White and Asian (mixed)
1,139
0.96%
Total population: 118,836

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
18,362
34.71%
Owns with a mortgage
15,273
28.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
11,406
21.56%
Social rents from council
4,069
7.69%
Other social rented
2,363
4.47%
Total households: 52,899

Property prices in Cheltenham

Based on 1,711 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in Cheltenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £3,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached277£613,000
Flats406£210,000
Semi-Detached534£365,000
Terraced494£300,000

10 years median price trend in Cheltenham

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

All wards in Cheltenham

All Saints

Battledown

Benhall, the Reddings & Fiddler's Green

Charlton Kings

Charlton Park

College

Hesters Way

Lansdown

Leckhampton

Oakley

Park

Pittville

Prestbury

Springbank

St Mark's

St Paul's

St Peter's

Swindon Village

Up Hatherley

Warden Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.