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GL51 8NP

Queen's Road

St Mark's

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Detailed insights for GL51 8NP

Overview

Postcode GL51 8NP 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 high crime levels, with around 88.8 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 0.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Honeybourne Line Open Space.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Alstone & St Mark's has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,949 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Alstone & St Mark's has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.5%

Approximately 6.5% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Alstone & St Mark's is £49,702 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 34 ft away from GL51 8NP.

Flood risk

No risk

Alstone & St Mark's near GL51 8NP 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for GL51 8NP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0 mi

Cheltenham Spa

N/A

Walking directions to Cheltenham Spa

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL51 8NP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHoneybourne Line Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to Honeybourne Line Open Space
0.5 miLansdown CrescentSmallWalking directions to Lansdown Crescent
0.4 miHatherley Court GardensSmallWalking directions to Hatherley Court Gardens

Area Profile

Population
451
Population density
4,126.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.39(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.78(+180%)
Public order
11.49(+76%)
Vehicle crime
8.36(+188%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.83(+21%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
325
72.06%
Other White
54
11.97%
Indian
16
3.55%
Other Asian
13
2.88%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
2.44%
Total population: 451

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
236
60.2%
Level 3 (A level)
50
12.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
11.73%
No qualifications
25
6.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
5.36%
Total 16+ residents: 392

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
93
43.46%
Owns with a mortgage
65
30.37%
Owns outright
28
13.08%
Other social rented
11
5.14%
Other forms of private rent
9
4.21%
Total households: 214

Property prices in St Mark's

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)

Price distribution by property type for St Mark's in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Mark's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached3£465,000£4,079
Flats5£210,000£4,049
Semi-Detached29£310,000£3,457
Terraced19£295,000£3,541

10 year median price trend in St Mark's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Mark's.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL51 8NP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL51 8NP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 20262, Libertus Court, Cheltenham, GL51 7HXFlatsFreehold£210,000
29 Aug 202577A, Queens Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2NHDetachedFreehold£315,000
25 Nov 2025Flat 7, Queens Gate, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8QAFlatsLeasehold£105,000
06 Oct 202576, Queens Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2NESemi-DetachedFreehold£945,000
16 Jul 2025281A, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 7AADetachedFreehold£520,000

Schools

In the GL51 8NP postcode area, located within Alstone & St Mark's, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL51 8NP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableDean Close Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableDean Close AirthrieOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableDean Close SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL51 8NP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL51 8NP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressQueens Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2NHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miShell SelectChurch Road, Cheltenham, GL51 7AYWalking directions to Shell Select
0.3 miLittle WaitroseChurch Road, Cheltenham, GL51 7AYWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.4 miLondisGranley Close, Cheltenham, GL51 7ATWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miPremier Rowanfield StoresCatkin Drive, Cheltenham, GL51 8AUWalking directions to Premier Rowanfield Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheltenham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,506
Band B£1,756
Band C£2,007
Band D£2,258
Band E£2,760
Band F£3,262
Band G£3,764
Band H£4,517

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 8NP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard James Pineger

St Mark's - 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
WardSt Mark'sE05015718
ParishCheltenham, unparished areaE43000255
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Alstone & St Mark'sE02004606
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheltenham 007EE01022156
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about GL51 8NP

Is GL51 8NP (Alstone & St Mark's) safe?

The area around GL51 8NP records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England — it scores 8 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near GL51 8NP?

The median sale price around GL51 8NP in Alstone & St Mark's is £302,500 (about £3,584 per square metre) based on 56 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL51 8NP?

There are 19 schools close to GL51 8NP, including Dean Close Preparatory School, Dean Close Airthrie and Dean Close School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to GL51 8NP?

The closest station to GL51 8NP is Cheltenham Spa, about 7 m away.

How deprived is the area around GL51 8NP?

GL51 8NP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,949 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.