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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

GL530JR

Kenelm Drive

GL530LN

Peregrine Road

GL530QJ

Church Road

GL530DW

Southcourt Close

GL530AH

Liddington Close

GL530PN

Thompson Drive

GL530DQ

Leckhampton Road

GL530LZ

Allenfield Road

GL530EP

Moorend Road

GL530PE

Church Road

GL530DA

Treelands Drive

GL539DY

Charlton Lane

GL530PR

Church Road

GL530BD

Leckhampton Road

GL530BU

Southcourt Drive

GL530BJ

Leckhampton Road

GL530BA

Croft Lane

GL539ES

Pilley Crescent

GL530QD

The Spindles

GL530HH

Arden Road

GL530NN

Farm Lane

GL530QE

Chestnut Place

GL530NG

Brizen Lane

GL530DL

Liddington Industrial Estate

GL537ER

Maida Vale Road

GL539QG

Daisybank Road

GL530DU

Upper Norwood Street

GL530LS

Merlin Way

GL530PB

Collum End Rise

GL537FD

Churchill Road

GL530JY

Moorend Park Road

GL513FS

Farm Lane

GL530PP

Giffard Way

GL537BN

Naunton Lane

GL530PH

The Close

GL530PS

Church Road

GL530HA

Moorend Grove

GL530LU

Merlin Way

GL537EE

Maida Vale

GL539DX

Charlton Lane

GL530HS

Fairfield Street

GL530FR

Leckhampton

GL530EQ

Moorend Street

GL530PG

The Close

GL537EB

Mead Road

GL530NZ

Church Road

GL530ER

Moorend Road

GL530PZ

Bryony Bank

GL513GS

Leckhampton Farm Court

GL530NY

Church Road

GL530LJ

Osprey Road

GL530NF

Merlin Close

GL530AW

Leckhampton Road

GL530HE

Hall Road

GL539AB

Undercliff Avenue

GL530DJ

Halland Road

GL530LT

Merlin Way

GL530EF

Moorend Terrace

GL530BX

Leckhampton Road

GL530BW

Leckhampton Road

GL530DB

Treelands Drive

GL530NW

Rectory Court

GL530FB

Leckhampton Place

GL539ER

Pilley Lane

GL530LQ

Kestrel Close

GL530AP

Leckhampton Rise

GL530EG

Moorend Street

GL530LR

Peregrine Road

GL537BS

Naunton Lane

GL530QB

Blackthorn End

GL530AQ

Leckhampton Road

GL530AD

Leckhampton Road

GL530LF

Pickering Road

GL530NX

Kidnappers Lane

GL530DZ

Short Street

GL530FP

Pear Tree Close

GL539DZ

Charlton Lane

GL530NR

Kidnappers Lane

GL539AS

Hannam Close

GL530LB

Pickering Road

GL513XS

Farm Lane

GL530HJ

Charnwood Road

GL539EZ

Delancey Crescent

GL537EQ

Mead Road

GL539EU

Hillands Drive

GL530DG

Treelands Drive

GL530EY

Moorend Grove

GL530DY

Short Street

GL530EN

Moorend Crescent

GL530LG

Moorend Park Road

GL530DH

Leckhampton Road

GL530LA

Moorend Park Road

GL530AU

Old Station Drive

GL530NL

Kidnappers Lane

GL530PQ

The Close

GL530HN

Charnwood Road

GL530DX

Brooksdale Lane

GL539FA

Gabell Road

GL539EP

Pilley Lane

Data Sources

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