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GL51 3BL

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Detailed insights for GL51 3BL

Overview

Postcode GL51 3BL is located in an urban city, within the Park area of Cheltenham in the South West region, and forms part of the The Park & Warden Hill area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in The Park & Warden Hill is £56,074 per year. The median sale price in Park is £450,000 (around £432 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £270,375 and £600,250. The nearest station is Cheltenham Spa, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hatherley Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

The Park & Warden Hill has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,746 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

The Park & Warden Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.5 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 4.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in The Park & Warden Hill is £56,074 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL51 3BL.

Flood risk

No risk

The Park & Warden Hill near GL51 3BL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for GL51 3BL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Cheltenham Spa

N/A

Walking directions to Cheltenham Spa

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL51 3BL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHatherley ParkMediumWalking directions to Hatherley Park
0.3 miLansdown CrescentSmallWalking directions to Lansdown Crescent
0.3 miRowena Cade Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Rowena Cade Open Space

Area Profile

Population
223
Population density
3,109.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
13.36(+102%)
Vehicle crime
11.88(+310%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.14(-25%)
Violence and sexual offences
10.39(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.42(+14%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
181
80.8%
Other White
19
8.48%
Other Asian
6
2.68%
Irish
6
2.68%
Arab
3
1.34%
Total population: 224

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
50.97%
No qualifications
26
12.62%
Level 3 (A level)
23
11.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
9.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
8.25%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
89
67.42%
Owns with a mortgage
23
17.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.36%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.27%
Other social rented
2
1.52%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Park

Median price: £450,000
Price per sq ft: £432
Sales (last 12 months): 112
Typical range (middle 50%): £270K – £600K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £432 per square foot) in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,075 up to £2,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£795,000£537
Semi-Detached9£601,000£522
Terraced47£480,000£465
Flats45£270,000£356

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£720,000£229,975£335,000£422,000
2017£686,200£249,000£595,000£392,500
2018£855,750£257,250£500,575£437,500
2019£770,000£270,000£558,750£417,500
2020£687,500£195,000£470,000£395,000
2021£745,000£260,000£530,000£442,500
2022£1,050,000£255,000£750,000£495,000
2023£942,000£245,000£715,500£414,665
2024£1,200,000£317,600£554,000£507,500
2025£990,000£270,000£540,000£492,500
2026£700,000£270,000£602,500£471,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£382£303£327£365
2017£468£324£405£367
2018£452£371£384£402
2019£429£357£380£390
2020£438£342£378£388
2021£450£339£489£436
2022£568£368£419£479
2023£525£372£591£483
2024£531£383£551£443
2025£566£364£492£467
2026£487£377£533£465
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL51 3BL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL51 3BL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 202645, Pegasus Court, Cheltenham, GL51 3GBFlatsLeasehold£170,000
19 Feb 202627, Pegasus Court, Cheltenham, GL51 3GBFlatsLeasehold£170,000
18 Dec 202525, Pegasus Court, Cheltenham, GL51 3GBFlatsLeasehold£88,075
03 Dec 202535, Pegasus Court, Cheltenham, GL51 3GBTerracedLeasehold£255,000
08 Oct 202540, Pegasus Court, Cheltenham, GL51 3GBFlatsLeasehold£302,500

Schools

In the GL51 3BL postcode area, located within The Park & Warden Hill, there are 7 primary and 2 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 GL51 3BL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimarySt James' Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miNot applicableDean Close Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miNot applicableDean Close AirthrieOther independent school
Unrated

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of GL51 3BL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL51 3BL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisLansdown Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2LGWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miCo-op FoodCheltenham, GL50 1SJWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 3BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Karen Louise Priest

Park - 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
WardParkE05015714
ParishCheltenham, unparished areaE43000255
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)The Park & Warden HillE02004610
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheltenham 011BE01022136
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced2000-10-01

Frequently asked questions about GL51 3BL

Is GL51 3BL (The Park & Warden Hill) safe?

The area around GL51 3BL records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near GL51 3BL?

The median sale price around GL51 3BL in Park is £450,000 (about £432 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL51 3BL?

There are 14 schools close to GL51 3BL, including St James' Church of England Primary School (Good), Dean Close Preparatory School and Dean Close Airthrie. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to GL51 3BL?

The closest station to GL51 3BL is Cheltenham Spa, about 869 m away.

How deprived is the area around GL51 3BL?

GL51 3BL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,746 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL51 3BL (The Park & Warden Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cheltenham covering GL51 3BL is Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Karen Louise Priest (Liberal Democrats).