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New Cheltenham

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About

New Cheltenham is a residential ward situated on the eastern edge of Bristol, forming part of the Kingswood urban area. The housing is primarily a mix of interwar and post-war semi-detached and terraced homes, with some more recent developments. It is a largely residential community with local shopping parades providing essential services. The area is well-connected by several major roads, including the A420 and A4174 ring road, linking it to Bristol and wider South Gloucestershire.

The ward includes the neighbourhood of Oldland Common and is bordered by open fields to the north and east, providing a rural edge. A notable local feature is the historic Oldland Mill, a former windmill that stands as a community landmark. Recreational space is offered by the King George V playing fields. Public transport links, primarily bus routes, connect residents to Keynsham, Bristol city centre, and the larger Kingswood district.

Area overview

On average New Cheltenham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in New Cheltenham is £49,771 per year. There are 4 schools in New Cheltenham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). New Cheltenham is home to around 9,047 people, with a population density of about 5,015.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

New Cheltenham Population
9,047
Population density
5,015.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.98(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.03(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.39(+60%)
Other theft
7.74(+37%)
Public order
7.07(+7%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,854
86.78%
Other White
357
3.94%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
108
1.19%
African
104
1.15%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
69
0.76%
Total population: 9,050

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,817
24.8%
Level 3 (A level)
1,456
19.87%
No qualifications
1,295
17.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,115
15.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
868
11.85%
Total 16+ residents: 7,327

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,322
35.61%
Owns with a mortgage
1,302
35.08%
Other social rented
510
13.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
409
11.02%
Social rents from council
82
2.21%
Total households: 3,712

Property prices in New Cheltenham

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in New Cheltenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £670,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for New 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 New Cheltenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£458,000
Flats18£173,500
Semi-Detached48£325,000
Terraced38£300,000

10 years median price trend in New Cheltenham

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

Data Sources

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