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GL51 0FP

Sotherby Drive

Hesters Way

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Overview

Postcode GL51 0FP is located in an urban city, within the Hesters Way ward of Cheltenham in the South West region, and forms part of the Benhall & The Reddings area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Benhall & The Reddings is £59,336 per year. The nearest station is Cheltenham Spa, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Benhall Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

2/10

Benhall & The Reddings has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,340 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Benhall & The Reddings has an average crime rate, with approximately 56 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.3%

Approximately 18.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Benhall & The Reddings is £59,336 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 147 ft away from GL51 0FP.

Flood risk

No risk

Benhall & The Reddings near GL51 0FP 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 GL51 0FP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Cheltenham Spa

N/A

Walking directions to Cheltenham Spa

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL51 0FP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBenhall ParkLargeWalking directions to Benhall Park
0.2 miHesters Way ParkMediumWalking directions to Hesters Way Park
0.3 miGolden Valley Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Golden Valley Open Space

Area Profile

Population
200
Population density
4,642 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.7(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.87(+47%)
Public order
8.66(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.38(-2%)
Vehicle crime
2.28(-21%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
165
81.68%
Other White
12
5.94%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
2.48%
Chinese
4
1.98%
Other Asian
4
1.98%
Total population: 202

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
50%
Level 3 (A level)
31
18.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
12.2%
No qualifications
13
7.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
5.49%
Total 16+ residents: 164

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
46.96%
Other social rented
21
18.26%
Owns with a mortgage
19
16.52%
Shared ownership
12
10.43%
Owns outright
6
5.22%
Total households: 115

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL51 0FP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL51 0FP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Apartment 4, Bentley Court, Sotherby Drive, Cheltenham, GL51 0FQFlatsLeasehold£136,000
31 Mar 2025Apartment 12, Renard Court, Sotherby Drive, Cheltenham, GL51 0FNFlatsLeasehold£177,500
12 Jun 20264, Sotherby Drive, Cheltenham, GL51 0FZDetachedFreehold£250,000
19 Dec 202517, Sotherby Drive, Cheltenham, GL51 0FZDetachedFreehold£255,000
27 May 20252, Sotherby Drive, Cheltenham, GL51 0FZTerracedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the GL51 0FP postcode area, located within Benhall & The Reddings, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL51 0FP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Mark's Church of England Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryBenhall Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of GL51 0FP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL51 0FP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop27-31 Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham, GL51 6AFWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miGreens Convenience StoreDaylesford Close, Cheltenham, GL51 6DHWalking directions to Greens Convenience Store
0.4 miBiedronki4-5 Gresham Court, Cheltenham, GL51 7SQWalking directions to Biedronki
0.4 miTennyson Mini MartShakespeare Road, Cheltenham, GL51 7HGWalking directions to Tennyson Mini Mart
0.4 miFarmfoods82 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham, GL51 7SEWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 0FP, 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

Max Wilkinson

Cheltenham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictCheltenhamE07000078
Parliamentary ConstituencyCheltenhamE14001161
WardHesters WayE05015710
ParishCheltenham, unparished areaE43000255
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Benhall & The ReddingsE02004609
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheltenham 010DE01022123
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced2008-05-01

Frequently asked questions about GL51 0FP

Is GL51 0FP (Benhall & The Reddings) safe?

The area around GL51 0FP records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 GL51 0FP?

The median sale price around GL51 0FP 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 0FP?

There are 10 schools close to GL51 0FP, including St Mark's Church of England Junior School (Good), St Thomas More Catholic Primary School and Benhall Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to GL51 0FP?

The closest station to GL51 0FP is Cheltenham Spa, about 1,420 m away.

How deprived is the area around GL51 0FP?

GL51 0FP scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,340 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL51 0FP (Benhall & The Reddings) in Parliament and on the local council?

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