Postcode GL50 4PA is located in an urban city, within the Prestbury ward of Cheltenham in the South West region, and forms part of the Prestbury & Racecourse area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Prestbury & Racecourse is £64,556 per year. The nearest station is Cheltenham Spa located about 1.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Pittville Park.
Prestbury & Racecourse has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,681 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.
Prestbury & Racecourse has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Prestbury & Racecourse is £64,556 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL50 4PA.
Prestbury & Racecourse near GL50 4PA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cheltenham Spa located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Pittville Park | Large | Walking directions to Pittville Park |
| 0.3 mi | Wymans Brook Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Wymans Brook Open Space |
| 0.5 mi | Elmfield Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to Elmfield Playing Field |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £422,000 in Prestbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £2,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £630,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £218,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £417,500 |
| Terraced | 7 | £395,000 |
10 year median price trend in Prestbury
In the GL50 4PA postcode area, located within Prestbury & Racecourse, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL50 4PA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Hill Top Road, Cheltenham, GL50 4NN | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Windyridge Stores | Seneca Way, Cheltenham, GL50 4RA | Walking directions to Windyridge Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Seneca Way, Cheltenham, GL50 4RA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Cheltenham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GL50 4PA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jan Foster
Prestbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Cameron Thomas
Tewkesbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.