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About

Leckhampton sits on the southern edge of Cheltenham, characterised by residential streets that transition towards the open countryside of the Cotswolds. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian housing, alongside more modern developments, serving as a quiet suburb for families and professionals. Its elevated position provides clear views towards the town centre and the hills beyond, defining its semi-rural atmosphere.

A defining landmark is the prominent Leckhampton Hill, with its historic quarry and the isolated rock pillar known as the Devil's Chimney. This area of common land is crisscrossed with footpaths leading through woodland and limestone grassland, a local resource for walking and recreation. The hill's industrial past and natural history are integral to the area's identity, separating it from the more formal Regency terraces of central Cheltenham.

Area overview

On average Leckhampton has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leckhampton is £66,798 per year. There are 2 schools in Leckhampton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Leckhampton is home to around 5,565 people, with a population density of about 2,589.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leckhampton Population
5,565
Population density
2,589.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
9.7(-35%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.37(-78%)
Vehicle crime
5.03(+73%)
Burglary
4.31(+55%)
Other theft
3.23(-43%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,014
90.15%
Other White
217
3.9%
Indian
60
1.08%
Irish
57
1.02%
White and Asian (mixed)
54
0.97%
Total population: 5,562

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,471
55.18%
Level 3 (A level)
529
11.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
491
10.96%
No qualifications
414
9.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
294
6.57%
Total 16+ residents: 4,478

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,183
50.19%
Owns with a mortgage
786
33.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
251
10.65%
Social rents from council
53
2.25%
Other social rented
42
1.78%
Total households: 2,357

Property prices in Leckhampton

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £484,250 in Leckhampton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,225,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leckhampton 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 Leckhampton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached19£680,000£5,455
Flats16£215,500£4,359
Semi-Detached29£565,500£5,220
Terraced18£422,500£4,955

10 years median price trend in Leckhampton

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

All postcodes in Leckhampton

GL539DT

Charlton Lane

GL530NJ

Shurdington Road

GL530ET

Moorend Road

GL530AJ

Liddington Road

GL530AA

Leckhampton Road

GL530AZ

Leckhampton Road

GL530NU

Vineries Close

GL530LX

Allenfield Road

GL537EF

Mead Park Industrial Estate

GL530JS

Hillfort Close

GL530EB

Croft Street

GL530PJ

Thompson Drive

GL530HB

Moorend Road

GL530HU

Duckworth Close

GL539EF

Old Bath Road

GL530DT

Upper Norwood Street

GL530LH

Osprey Road

GL530EH

Moorend Street

GL530AL

Leckhampton Road

GL530PU

The Lanes

GL530DF

Treelands Close

GL530HD

Moorend Road

GL530DS

Upper Norwood Street

GL537EA

Maida Vale Road

GL530LP

Hobby Close

GL530AG

Chatsworth Drive

GL530HL

Charnwood Close

GL530NQ

Nourse Close

GL530HQ

Arden Road

GL530EE

Croft Street

GL530PW

Giffard Way

GL530JP

Melbourne Close

GL530AE

Leckhampton Road

GL539AJ

Old Bath Road

GL539HD

Charlton Lane

GL530NP

Kidnappers Lane

GL530EJ

Moorend Crescent

GL530BH

Mornington Drive

GL530PX

The Alders

GL539GA

Pilley Lane

GL530NA

Allenfield Road

GL530LW

Peregrine Road

GL537BP

Trowscoed Avenue

GL530AN

Rockfield Business Park

GL530QA

Eynon Close

GL530HF

Hall Road

GL539AA

Undercliff Avenue

GL530AX

Leckhampton Road

GL530EX

Moorend Grove

GL530HT

Wychbury Close

GL530FA

Leckhampton Place

GL539AE

Undercliffe Terrace

GL530LL

Peregrine Road

GL530BN

Leckhampton Road

GL530EW

Moorend Crescent

GL530EL

Moorend Crescent

GL530EA

Upper Norwood Street

GL530PA

Collum End Rise

GL530BS

Leckhampton Road

GL530AB

Station Close

GL530PY

Larch Rise

GL530EU

Moorend Road

GL530JN

Shurdington Road

GL539ET

Pilley Crescent

GL537BX

Badminton Close

GL539AR

Stoneleigh Close

GL537BJ

Naunton Lane

GL530BZ

Leckhampton Road

GL530JE

Shurdington Road

GL537DZ

Maida Vale

GL539AF

Old Bath Road

GL530PT

Griffin Lane

GL530PL

Thompson Drive

GL530PD

Church Road

GL530DD

Leckhampton Place

GL530LY

Allenfield Road

GL539EX

Pilley Lane

GL530JJ

Highwood Avenue

GL530PF

Church Road

GL537FG

Mead Road

GL530BY

Leckhampton Road

GL530HW

Hall Road

GL530LE

Pickering Close

GL530NS

Farm Lane

GL530GA

Leckhampton

GL530ES

Gordon Road

GL530DE

Treelands Drive

GL539AH

Old Bath Road

GL530HP

Hall Road

GL530JD

Shurdington Road

GL539AD

Old Bath Road

GL530EZ

Moorend Grove

GL539EW

Westbury Road

GL530NT

Kidnappers Lane

GL530ED

Croft Street

GL530JH

Shurdington Road

GL530HG

Arden Road

GL530BT

Southcourt Drive

GL530AR

Leckhampton Views

GL539EN

Westbury Road

Data Sources

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