Postcode GL53 8BL 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.9 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 2.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Hartlebury Way Open Space.
Battledown & Charlton Kings has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,092 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.
Battledown & Charlton Kings has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from GL53 8BL.
Battledown & Charlton Kings near GL53 8BL has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cheltenham Spa located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hartlebury Way Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Hartlebury Way Open Space |
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 8BL 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 8BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 41 Lyefield Road West, Cheltenham, GL53 8EZ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | London Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6HZ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 229 London Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6HZ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Your Coop Food | Church Street, Cheltenham, GL53 8AR | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.4 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.