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About

College ward sits in the north of Cheltenham, bordered by the A4019 and Hatherley Lane. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern estates. It contains the campus of the University of Gloucestershire at Francis Close Hall, giving the ward its name and a steady student population. Local amenities are focused along St. Paul's Road and St. Luke's Road, serving the community's day-to-day needs.

The ward is notable for its large areas of green space, including the historic Sandford Park with its traditional lido and ornamental gardens. This parkland provides a central recreational focus. The residential streets are generally quiet, with the educational institutions and their associated facilities forming a significant part of the local character. Transport links are provided by several bus routes connecting to the town centre and beyond.

Area overview

On average College has very low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 2.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in College is £59,340 per year. There are 2 schools in College: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in College

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in College area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for College 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 College over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£626,250
Flats34£270,000
Semi-Detached13£676,000
Terraced42£410,000

10 years median price trend in College

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

All postcodes in College

GL501AF

Montpellier Terrace

GL501BA

Oriel Road

GL530BB

Leckhampton Road

GL537EW

Humphris Place

GL537HS

St Lukes Place

GL537FH

College Road

GL537HB

Vernon Place

GL501LE

Promenade

GL501PQ

Imperial Lane

GL509SP

College

GL537AN

College Baths Road

GL537NX

Hermitage Street

GL537PB

Ewlyn Road

GL501JD

Ormond Place

GL509SS

College

GL537EG

Churchill Road

GL537GA

Humphris Place

GL537HZ

Orrisdale Terrace

GL501XA

Montpellier Terrace

GL537DB

The Verneys

GL501HR

Ormond Terrace

GL501UG

Montpellier Spa Road

GL501YF

Bath Street

GL537NR

Exmouth Street

GL501PJ

Promenade

GL509SB

College

GL537LW

Bath Road

GL509SG

College

GL537HA

Bath Road

GL501HE

Regent Street

GL501HP

College

GL537BJ

Naunton Lane

GL537JE

College Road

GL537PN

Fairfield Avenue

GL501HX

Rodney Road

GL537DD

Verney Close

GL537ER

Maida Vale Road

GL501JP

Cambray Place

GL537AD

Thirlestaine Road

GL537DT

Mead Road

GL537NQ

Kew Place

GL537TH

College

GL501EW

High Street

GL501LR

Promenade

GL509SJ

College

GL537ED

Thirlestaine Place

GL537EU

White House Gardens

GL537JQ

St Lukes Road

GL501LN

Clarence Street

GL501XP

Oriel Road

GL537AH

Thirlestaine Road

GL537BA

Naunton Lane

GL537DN

Old Bath Road

GL537DX

Mead Close

GL537FE

Bath Road

GL537JW

Sandford Street

GL537BQ

Naunton Way

GL537JD

College Road

GL530BG

Leckhampton Road

GL537NT

Emmanuel Gardens

GL501JZ

Regent Arcade

GL501NA

College

GL537BT

Churchill Road

GL537JR

Sandford Street

GL537NY

Francis Street

GL537PJ

Fairfield Parade

GL537FG

Mead Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.