Postcode GL51 8BS is located in an urban city, within the St Mark's ward of Cheltenham in the South West region, and forms part of the Alstone & St Mark's area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Alstone & St Mark's is £49,702 per year. The nearest station is Cheltenham Spa located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Honeybourne Line Open Space.
Alstone & St Mark's has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,448 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Alstone & St Mark's has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Alstone & St Mark's is £49,702 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL51 8BS.
Alstone & St Mark's near GL51 8BS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cheltenham Spa | N/A | Walking directions to Cheltenham Spa |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Honeybourne Line Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Honeybourne Line Open Space |
| 0.3 mi | Pates Avenue | Small | Walking directions to Pates Avenue |
| 0.5 mi | Blenheim Square | Small | Walking directions to Blenheim Square |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 in St Mark's area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £825,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £465,000 | £4,079 |
| Flats | 5 | £210,000 | £4,049 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £310,000 | £3,457 |
| Terraced | 19 | £295,000 | £3,541 |
10 year median price trend in St Mark's
In the GL51 8BS postcode area, located within Alstone & St Mark's, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL51 8BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Rowanfield Stores | Catkin Drive, Cheltenham, GL51 8AU | Walking directions to Premier Rowanfield Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Queens Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2NH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Alstone Local | Alstone Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 8EG | Walking directions to Alstone Local |
| 0.4 mi | Premier - Tennyson | Tennyson Road, Cheltenham, GL51 7DD | Walking directions to Premier - Tennyson |
| 0.4 mi | Arle Stores | 164 Arle Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8LR | Walking directions to Arle 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 GL51 8BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Richard James Pineger
St Mark's - Elected 7 May 2026
Max Wilkinson
Cheltenham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.