Postcode GL50 4SH 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 2.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 1.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 264 ft away from GL50 4SH.
Prestbury & Racecourse near GL50 4SH 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 4SH postcode area, located within Prestbury & Racecourse, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL50 4SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Park Stores | 83 New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, GL52 3LF | Walking directions to Park Stores |
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 4SH, 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.