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GL51 0EQ

Welch Road

Hesters Way

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Overview

Postcode GL51 0EQ is located in an urban city, within the Hesters Way ward of Cheltenham in the South West region, and forms part of the Springbank area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Springbank is £44,643 per year. The nearest station is Cheltenham Spa, about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Blenheim Square.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
50.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Springbank has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,462 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Springbank has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50.7%

Approximately 50.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Springbank is £44,643 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL51 0EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Springbank near GL51 0EQ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL51 0EQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBlenheim SquareSmallWalking directions to Blenheim Square
0.5 miWharfdale SquareSmallWalking directions to Wharfdale Square

Area Profile

Population
378
Population density
8,164.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.34(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.65(+92%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.37(-17%)
Other theft
5.37(-5%)
Public order
5.37(-18%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
313
83.02%
Other White
33
8.75%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
2.65%
African
6
1.59%
Other
6
1.59%
Total population: 377

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
26.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
18.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
51
18.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
16.43%
Level 3 (A level)
39
13.93%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
64
47.76%
Owns with a mortgage
24
17.91%
Owns outright
22
16.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.43%
Other social rented
4
2.99%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Hesters Way

Median price£229,500
Price per sq ft£285
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £254K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £229,500 (about £285 per square foot) in Hesters Way area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,800 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hesters Way over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£252,500£301
Semi-Detached18£250,000£283
Terraced14£242,500£314
Flats16£150,000£270

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hesters Way

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hesters Way.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£123,250£186,750£178,500
2017£125,000£181,000£173,000
2018£128,000£182,500£180,500
2019£133,000£204,000£188,000
2020£133,000£202,500£186,750
2021£133,000£222,500£210,000
2022£146,500£236,750£225,000
2023£155,000£250,500£242,500
2024£155,000£273,000£235,000
2025£155,000£277,500£245,000
2026£150,000£251,000£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hesters Way.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hesters Way.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205£197£209
2017£206£198£206
2018£232£207£222
2019£231£229£228
2020£219£215£233
2021£231£225£227
2022£257£262£284
2023£268£273£248
2024£268£280£288
2025£274£273£310
2026£255£291£312
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hesters Way.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hesters Way in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL51 0EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL51 0EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jul 202527, Ismay Road, Cheltenham, GL51 0ELTerracedFreehold£237,000
05 Sept 202527, Howell Road, Cheltenham, GL51 0EESemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
19 Sept 202520, Ismay Road, Cheltenham, GL51 0EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£247,200
19 Sept 202529, Dill Avenue, Cheltenham, GL51 0ETSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
18 Mar 202637, Village Road, Cheltenham, GL51 0BESemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000

Schools

In the GL51 0EQ postcode area, located within Springbank, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL51 0EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHesters Way Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryAll Saints' Academy, CheltenhamAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miSecondaryPate's Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of GL51 0EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL51 0EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food10 Hester's Way Road, Cheltenham, GL51 0DAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miNisa Local4 Beaumont Road, Cheltenham, GL51 0LAWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miSparBrook Road, Cheltenham, GL51 9SGWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miLondisPrincess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7REWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miAldiHayden Road, Cheltenham, GL51 0SNWalking directions to Aldi

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 GL51 0EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Callum James Eldridge

Hesters Way - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Cameron Thomas

Tewkesbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictCheltenhamE07000078
Parliamentary ConstituencyTewkesburyE14001542
WardHesters WayE05015710
ParishCheltenham, unparished areaE43000255
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SpringbankE02004602
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheltenham 003BE01022160
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about GL51 0EQ

Is GL51 0EQ (Springbank) safe?

The area around GL51 0EQ records about 74 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near GL51 0EQ?

The median sale price around GL51 0EQ in Hesters Way is £229,500 (about £285 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL51 0EQ?

There are 9 schools close to GL51 0EQ, including Hesters Way Primary School (Good), All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham (Good) and Pate's Grammar School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GL51 0EQ?

GL51 0EQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,462 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL51 0EQ (Springbank) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tewkesbury covering GL51 0EQ is Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Callum James Eldridge (Reform UK).