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GL50 9SE

College

Cheltenham

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Detailed insights for GL50 9SE

Overview

Postcode GL50 9SE is located in an urban city, within the College area of Cheltenham in the South West region, and forms part of the Lansdown & Montpellier area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 260.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lansdown & Montpellier is £54,771 per year. The median sale price in College is £417,500 (around £443 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £307,625 and £561,250. The nearest station is Cheltenham Spa, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Sandford Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
260
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Lansdown & Montpellier has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,008 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Lansdown & Montpellier has a very high crime rate, with approximately 260.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Lansdown & Montpellier is £54,771 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from GL50 9SE.

Flood risk

N/A

Lansdown & Montpellier near GL50 9SE 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for GL50 9SE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Cheltenham Spa

N/A

Walking directions to Cheltenham Spa

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL50 9SE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSandford ParkLargeWalking directions to Sandford Park
0.3 miChelt WalkMediumWalking directions to Chelt Walk
0.3 miMontpellier GardensMediumWalking directions to Montpellier Gardens

Area Profile

Population
346
Population density
3,615.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
122.3(+720%)
Violence and sexual offences
118.98(+256%)
Shoplifting
72.5(+997%)
Public order
37.63(+475%)
Other theft
35.42(+529%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
74.21%
Other White
39
11.17%
Irish
13
3.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.29%
Other
8
2.29%
Total population: 349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
203
63.44%
Level 3 (A level)
45
14.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
10%
No qualifications
14
4.38%
Apprenticeship
11
3.44%
Total 16+ residents: 320

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
111
55.78%
Owns outright
42
21.11%
Owns with a mortgage
37
18.59%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.02%
Social rents from council
3
1.51%
Total households: 199

Property prices in College

Median price: £417,500
Price per sq ft: £443
Sales (last 12 months): 96
Typical range (middle 50%): £308K – £561K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £417,500 (about £443 per square foot) in College area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,000 up to £1,730,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in College over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached23£591,000£485
Detached2£576,250£493
Terraced40£418,500£443
Flats31£245,000£361

10-year price trendmedian sale price in College

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in College.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£560,000£255,500£343,500£315,000
2017£800,000£212,500£462,500£315,000
2018£440,000£239,000£480,000£315,000
2019£540,000£262,500£500,000£335,000
2020£680,000£268,500£495,000£375,000
2021£722,250£227,500£528,750£385,000
2022£655,000£230,000£570,000£415,000
2023£525,500£202,000£672,500£390,000
2024£658,125£225,000£640,000£445,000
2025£576,250£287,500£650,000£410,000
2026—£245,000£530,000£405,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in College.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in College.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£442£309£310£336
2017£397£319£377£344
2018£362£335£398£352
2019£351£348£402£361
2020£459£346£388£374
2021£539£313£415£389
2022£512£370£445£451
2023£384£372£484£459
2024£501£331£504£446
2025£484£389£491£437
2026—£361£475£444
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in College.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for College in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL50 9SE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL50 9SE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 202647 - 49, Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1PJOtherFreehold£2,050,000
07 Aug 202678, Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1NBOtherFreehold£1,662,100
16 Oct 202592, Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1NBOtherFreehold£1,685,000
24 Apr 202612, Royal Crescent, Cheltenham, GL50 3DADetachedFreehold£895,000
25 Mar 2026Promenade House, Crescent Terrace, Cheltenham, GL50 3PEOtherFreehold£1,220,000

Schools

In the GL50 9SE postcode area, located within Lansdown & Montpellier, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for GL50 9SE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableCheltenham Ladies' CollegeOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miPrimaryThe Catholic School of Saint Gregory the GreatAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of GL50 9SE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL50 9SE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express106 Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1NBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miThe Town11 Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JLWalking directions to The Town
0.2 miTesco ExpressHigh Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3HJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miLucky UmeHenrietta Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3HQWalking directions to Lucky Ume
0.2 miFamily ShopperHenrietta Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3HQWalking directions to Family Shopper

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 9SE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Garth Wallington Barnes

College - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Max Wilkinson

Cheltenham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictCheltenhamE07000078
Parliamentary ConstituencyCheltenhamE14001161
WardCollegeE05015709
ParishCheltenham, unparished areaE43000255
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lansdown & MontpellierE02004608
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheltenham 009GE01022127
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced2005-02-01

Frequently asked questions about GL50 9SE

Is GL50 9SE (Lansdown & Montpellier) safe?

The area around GL50 9SE records about 260 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near GL50 9SE?

The median sale price around GL50 9SE in College is £417,500 (about £443 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL50 9SE?

There are 12 schools close to GL50 9SE, including Cheltenham Ladies' College, The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great (Good) and St John's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to GL50 9SE?

The closest station to GL50 9SE is Cheltenham Spa, about 1,493 m away.

How deprived is the area around GL50 9SE?

GL50 9SE scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,008 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL50 9SE (Lansdown & Montpellier) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cheltenham covering GL50 9SE is Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Garth Wallington Barnes (Liberal Democrats).