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GL50 3HL

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St Paul's

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Overview

Postcode GL50 3HL is located in an urban city, within the St Paul's ward of Cheltenham in the South West region, and forms part of the St Paul's area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 235.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.8× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Paul's is £47,516 per year. The nearest station is Cheltenham Spa, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Chelt Walk.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
236
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

St Paul's has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,485 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

St Paul's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 235.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.2%

Approximately 20.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in St Paul's is £47,516 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL50 3HL.

Flood risk

No risk

St Paul's near GL50 3HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cheltenham Spa located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL50 3HL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miChelt WalkMediumWalking directions to Chelt Walk
0.4 miImperial GardensSmallWalking directions to Imperial Gardens
0.4 miWellington SquareSmallWalking directions to Wellington Square

Area Profile

Population
413
Population density
6,049.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
104.15(+212%)
Anti-social behaviour
91.22(+512%)
Shoplifting
60.59(+817%)
Public order
34.72(+431%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.46(+246%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
66.42%
Other White
74
18%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
2.92%
Indian
11
2.68%
Chinese
10
2.43%
Total population: 411

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
138
37.81%
Level 3 (A level)
79
21.64%
No qualifications
52
14.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
12.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
8.77%
Total 16+ residents: 365

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
153
68.61%
Other social rented
36
16.14%
Owns outright
16
7.17%
Social rents from council
9
4.04%
Owns with a mortgage
7
3.14%
Total households: 223

Property prices in St Paul's

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£307
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £280K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £307 per square foot) in St Paul's area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,840 up to £385,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Paul's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached13£280,000£326
Terraced48£250,000£293
Flats16£144,250£310

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Paul's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Paul's.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£115,000£194,000£170,000
2017£131,250£200,000£177,000
2018£121,475£246,250£193,000
2019£262,950£208,000£190,000
2020£205,000£220,000£199,000
2021£155,000£265,000£220,000
2022£220,000£275,000£238,500
2023£210,000£260,000£243,000
2024£194,000£282,000£250,000
2025£190,000£271,000£232,500
2026£147,500£283,000£260,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Paul's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Paul's.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£268£243£228
2017£260£229£227
2018£227£235£255
2019£445£273£246
2020£272£258£261
2021£288£304£265
2022£372£291£292
2023£355£276£302
2024£351£320£283
2025£351£302£310
2026£311£354£299
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Paul's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Paul's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL50 3HL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL50 3HL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2025Flat 1, 284, High Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3HQFlatsLeasehold£140,000
17 Jun 202621, Henrietta Street, Cheltenham, GL50 4AATerracedFreehold£212,775
06 Mar 202626, Henrietta Street, Cheltenham, GL50 4AATerracedFreehold£335,000
18 Dec 202517, Henrietta Street, Cheltenham, GL50 4AATerracedFreehold£197,500
03 Oct 202520, Henrietta Street, Cheltenham, GL50 4AATerracedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the GL50 3HL postcode area, located within St Paul's, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL50 3HL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Catholic School of Saint Gregory the GreatAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableGloucestershire Hospital Education ServicePupil referral unit

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableCheltenham Ladies' CollegeOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of GL50 3HL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL50 3HL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLovely FoodsHigh Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3HLWalking directions to Lovely Foods
0 miAmma Food CityHenrietta Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3HQWalking directions to Amma Food City
0 miFamily ShopperHenrietta Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3HQWalking directions to Family Shopper
0 miOrient-Asia294 High Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3HQWalking directions to Orient-Asia
0 miLucky UmeHenrietta Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3HQWalking directions to Lucky Ume

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheltenham district.

Band A£1,580
Band B£1,843
Band C£2,106
Band D£2,370
Band E£2,896
Band F£3,423
Band G£3,949
Band H£4,739

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 GL50 3HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ashleigh Davies

St Paul's - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Max Wilkinson

Cheltenham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictCheltenhamE07000078
Parliamentary ConstituencyCheltenhamE14001161
WardSt Paul'sE05015719
ParishCheltenham, unparished areaE43000255
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)St Paul'sE02004603
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheltenham 004DE01022153
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about GL50 3HL

Is GL50 3HL (St Paul's) safe?

The area around GL50 3HL records about 236 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near GL50 3HL?

The median sale price around GL50 3HL in St Paul's is £250,000 (about £307 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL50 3HL?

There are 14 schools close to GL50 3HL, including The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great, Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service (Outstanding) and Cheltenham Ladies' College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GL50 3HL?

GL50 3HL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,485 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL50 3HL (St Paul's) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cheltenham covering GL50 3HL is Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ashleigh Davies (Green Party).