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BS15 1XQ

Sweets Road

New Cheltenham

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Detailed insights for BS15 1XQ

Overview

Postcode BS15 1XQ is located in an urban city, within the New Cheltenham ward of South Gloucestershire in the South West region, and forms part of the Staple Hill South & Kingswood North West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Staple Hill South & Kingswood North West is £50,256 per year. The nearest station is Stapleton Road, about 2.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Staple Hill South & Kingswood North West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,513 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Staple Hill South & Kingswood North West has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Staple Hill South & Kingswood North West is £50,256 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS15 1XQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Staple Hill South & Kingswood North West near BS15 1XQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stapleton Road located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
356
Population density
5,258.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.33(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.78(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.1(+86%)
Public order
5.38(-18%)
Burglary
4.71(+69%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
348
97.75%
Pakistani
3
0.84%
Chinese
1
0.28%
Caribbean
1
0.28%
Other Black
1
0.28%
Total population: 356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
97
31.29%
Level 4+ (Degree)
63
20.32%
Level 3 (A level)
48
15.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
14.84%
Apprenticeship
25
8.06%
Total 16+ residents: 310

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
58.97%
Owns with a mortgage
39
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.42%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.56%
Other social rented
2
1.71%
Total households: 117

Property prices in New Cheltenham

Median price£302,000
Price per sq ft£343
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£259K – £360K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £302,000 (about £343 per square foot) in New Cheltenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £670,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in New Cheltenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£450,000£402
Semi-Detached41£320,000£367
Terraced42£307,500£343
Flats17£175,000£325

10-year price trendmedian sale price in New Cheltenham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Cheltenham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£372,000£150,500£228,000£229,975
2017£349,000£160,000£244,000£226,500
2018£400,000£160,000£240,000£237,500
2019£387,500£151,000£250,000£239,950
2020£385,000£155,000£260,000£255,000
2021£400,000£162,250£260,000£265,000
2022£460,000£190,000£306,000£301,000
2023£432,000£190,000£310,000£300,000
2024£485,000£172,500£318,000£310,000
2025£460,000£182,500£312,500£295,000
2026£400,000£162,000£302,500£338,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Cheltenham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Cheltenham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235£260£267£241
2017£292£284£255£266
2018£281£287£274£260
2019£269£265£267£254
2020£229£289£282£273
2021£328£282£318£283
2022£375£324£344£331
2023£365£332£364£319
2024£363£317£353£343
2025£401£327£364£343
2026£302£342£375£356
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Cheltenham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for New Cheltenham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS15 1XQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS15 1XQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202614, Pembroke Road, Bristol, BS15 1XGTerracedFreehold£380,000
30 Jan 202522, Pembroke Road, Bristol, BS15 1XGSemi-DetachedFreehold£392,500
11 Jul 2025128, Spring Hill, Bristol, BS15 1XWDetachedFreehold£332,000
16 Dec 202520, Pool Road, Bristol, BS15 1XLSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
17 Oct 202511, Pool Road, Bristol, BS15 1XLSemi-DetachedFreehold£377,000

Schools

In the BS15 1XQ postcode area, located within Staple Hill South & Kingswood North West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BS15 1XQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSoundwell AcademyFree schools special

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Stephen's Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Stephen's Church of England Junior School, SoundwellAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BS15 1XQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BS15 1XQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBest One1E Pool Road, Bristol, BS15 1XLWalking directions to Best One
0.4 miTesco ExpressChase Road, South Gloucestershire, BS15 1PWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miStation Road Convenience Store127 Station Road, Bristol, BS15 4XXWalking directions to Station Road Convenience Store
0.5 miKSKSoundwell Road, South Gloucestershire, BS16 4QWWalking directions to KSK

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Gloucestershire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,619
Band B£1,888
Band C£2,158
Band D£2,428
Band E£2,967
Band F£3,507
Band G£4,047
Band H£4,856

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BS15 1XQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Angela Morey

New Cheltenham - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Damien Egan

Bristol North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSouth GloucestershireE06000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBristol North EastE14001133
WardNew CheltenhamE05012119
ParishKingswoodE04013343
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Staple Hill South & Kingswood North WestE02003115
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Gloucestershire 026BE01014923
Police ForceAvon and Somerset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BS15 1XQ

Is BS15 1XQ (Staple Hill South & Kingswood North West) safe?

The area around BS15 1XQ records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near BS15 1XQ?

The median sale price around BS15 1XQ in Staple Hill South & Kingswood North West is £302,000 (about £343 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BS15 1XQ?

There are 14 schools close to BS15 1XQ, including Soundwell Academy (Good), St Stephen's Infant School (Good) and St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BS15 1XQ?

BS15 1XQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,513 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BS15 1XQ (Staple Hill South & Kingswood North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bristol North East covering BS15 1XQ is Damien Egan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Angela Morey (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.