Postcode GL53 8DD 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 53.9 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 2.3 miles away. There are 4 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 53.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 206 ft away from GL53 8DD.
Battledown & Charlton Kings near GL53 8DD 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Charlton Kings area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £1,550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £785,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £211,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £535,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £320,000 |
10 year median price trend in Charlton Kings
In the GL53 8DD postcode area, located within Battledown & Charlton Kings, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL53 8DD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 70 Cirencester Road, Cheltenham, GL53 8DB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Your Coop Food | Church Street, Cheltenham, GL53 8AR | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 41 Lyefield Road West, Cheltenham, GL53 8EZ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Cirencester Road, Cheltenham, GL53 8EW | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 GL53 8DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Arthur Gordon Snell
Charlton Kings - 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: 16/05/2026.