Postcode GL53 8AL is located in an urban city, within the Charlton Kings ward of Cheltenham in the South West region, and forms part of the Battledown & Charlton Kings area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Battledown & Charlton Kings is £66,475 per year. The nearest station is Cheltenham Spa located about 2.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Battledown & Charlton Kings has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,505 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Battledown & Charlton Kings has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Battledown & Charlton Kings is £66,475 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL53 8AL.
Battledown & Charlton Kings near GL53 8AL 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 in Charlton Kings area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £1,200,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £685,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £530,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £315,000 |
10 year median price trend in Charlton Kings
In the GL53 8AL postcode area, located within Battledown & Charlton Kings, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL53 8AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Nisa Local | 41 Lyefield Road West, Cheltenham, GL53 8EZ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Your Coop Food | Church Street, Cheltenham, GL53 8AR | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | London Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6HZ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 229 London Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6HZ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 70 Cirencester Road, Cheltenham, GL53 8DB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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: 01/01/2026.