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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 moderate 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
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in College

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in College area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £1,350,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in College over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached3£565,000£4,346
Flats34£247,500£3,844
Semi-Detached22£637,500£5,352
Terraced44£405,000£4,710

10 years median price trend in College

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

All postcodes in College

GL537PR

College

GL537DT

Mead Road

GL501EE

High Street

GL537EQ

Mead Road

GL537BQ

Naunton Way

GL509SW

College

GL537JJ

St Lukes Road

GL502XB

Montpellier Grove

GL537PA

Langdon Road

GL509SS

College

GL537DW

Old Bath Road

GL537BT

Churchill Road

GL537NN

Clare Street

GL537NH

Clare Place

GL537NF

Bath Road

GL537QU

College Baths Road

GL537DE

Old Bath Road

GL501YE

Bath Street

GL537HX

College Road

GL537AF

College Lawn

GL537ES

Thirlestaine Place

GL501TH

Wolseley Terrace

GL537NS

Exmouth Street

GL509TG

College

GL502XD

Montpellier Grove

GL537FE

Bath Road

GL537BL

Sandford Road

GL509SG

College

GL537DZ

Maida Vale

GL537HZ

Orrisdale Terrace

GL537NW

Clare Street

GL501NA

College

GL537BY

Argyll Mews

GL537BA

Naunton Lane

GL509ST

College

GL509TH

College

GL537AD

Thirlestaine Road

GL537PJ

Fairfield Parade

GL509SF

College

GL537AQ

Christowe Lane

GL537HS

St Lukes Place

GL537HQ

Bath Parade

GL501JU

Cambray Court

GL537LD

Bath Road

GL537NR

Exmouth Street

GL509SR

College

GL503NY

Clarence Parade

GL537JQ

St Lukes Road

GL537DQ

Naunton Park Road

GL537JF

St Lukes Road

GL501XA

Montpellier Terrace

GL537NG

Bath Road

GL501HA

County Court Road

GL537DU

Mead Road

GL537LH

Bath Road

GL537JL

St Lukes Place

GL537HL

Bath Parade

GL501LE

Promenade

GL537FJ

College

GL537DA

Old Bath Road

GL537NT

Emmanuel Gardens

GL537HU

Bath Parade

GL509SE

College

GL537DH

Old Bath Road

GL530BL

Leckhampton Road

GL509SL

College

GL509TE

College

Data Sources

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