Postcode GL51 8HQ 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.9 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 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Honeybourne Line Open Space.
Alstone & St Mark's has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,693 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Alstone & St Mark's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 19 ft away from GL51 8HQ.
Alstone & St Mark's near GL51 8HQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Honeybourne Line Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Honeybourne Line Open Space |
| 0.5 mi | Chelt Walk Park | Large | Walking directions to Chelt Walk Park |
| 0.4 mi | Saint Hilda's (CLC) | Small | Walking directions to Saint Hilda's (CLC) |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £288,000 in St Mark's area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £875,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £492,500 |
| Flats | 12 | £170,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £323,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £285,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Mark's
In the GL51 8HQ postcode area, located within Alstone & St Mark's, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL51 8HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Rowanfield Stores | Catkin Drive, Cheltenham, GL51 8AU | Walking directions to Premier Rowanfield Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Alstone Local | Alstone Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 8EG | Walking directions to Alstone Local |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Queens Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2NH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.