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St Mark's

About

St Mark's ward lies in the northwest of Cheltenham, primarily a residential area characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The local economy centres on the High Street, which provides essential retail and services for the community. The ward includes areas like Hesters Way and is bordered by key transport routes, including the A4019.

The ward contains several green spaces, such as the King George V playing field. A notable local landmark is the St Mark's Church, which dates from the late 19th century and gives the ward its name. The area has a range of local schools and community facilities serving its population.

Area overview

On average St Mark's has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 29.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Mark's is £47,857 per year. There are 2 schools in St Mark's: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in St Mark's

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 in St Mark's area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 St Mark's over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£492,500	£467,750	£478,750	£506,250	£517,250
Flats	10	£173,750	£117,500	£148,750	£213,750	£234,375
Semi-Detached	34	£323,000	£233,000	£268,750	£356,875	£398,500
Terraced	16	£285,500	£206,875	£230,000	£336,013	£382,500

10 years median price trend in St Mark's

All postcodes in St Mark's

GL517DA

Tennyson Road

GL517DD

Tennyson Road

GL517ST

Cowper Road

GL518AB

Roman Road

GL518AH

Essex Avenue

Data Sources

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

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