Postcode GL53 8RB 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 20.9 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 2.4 miles away. There are 4 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 20.9 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 269 ft away from GL53 8RB.
Battledown & Charlton Kings near GL53 8RB 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hartlebury Way Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Hartlebury Way Open Space |
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 8RB postcode area, located within Battledown & Charlton Kings, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL53 8RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Your Coop Food | Church Street, Cheltenham, GL53 8AR | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 41 Lyefield Road West, Cheltenham, GL53 8EZ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 70 Cirencester Road, Cheltenham, GL53 8DB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | London Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6HZ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 229 London Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6HZ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 8RB, 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.