Living in GL51, Cheltenham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around GL51 in Cheltenham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Cheltenham: £325,399, up 2.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around GL51
52 recorded home sales on the streets around central GL51 in the last 2 years, with a median of £315,000 and a range from £95,000 to £610,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 BROOKLYN ROAD, GL51 8DT | detached | £445,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 47 LIBERTUS ROAD, GL51 7EN | semi-detached | £334,500 | 2026-04-29 |
| 99 TENNYSON ROAD, GL51 7DF | semi-detached | £380,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 43 MILTON ROAD, GL51 7ET | semi-detached | £315,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 26 GRIFFITHS AVENUE, GL51 7BH | semi-detached | £390,000 | 2026-02-24 |
| 6 HILLFIELD, GL51 7BQ | semi-detached | £215,000 | 2026-02-20 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
34 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pate's Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| The High School Leckhampton | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Rowanfield Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Benhall Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
22 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, plus 6 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
6 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies' College, Dean Close Airthrie, Dean Close Preparatory School, Dean Close School, The Richard Pate School.
All 6 fee-paying schools near GL51, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Gloucestershire.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 24.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 15.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.7% |
| Skilled trades | 10.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central GL51 in 2026-04, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Cheltenham's figures.
Common questions about GL51
What is the average house price in GL51?
The average sold price in Cheltenham is £325,399 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in GL51?
Prices in Cheltenham are up 2.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in GL51?
The median of 52 recorded sales around central GL51 in the last 2 years is £315,000, ranging from £95,000 to £610,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in GL51?
34 schools sit within 3 miles of central GL51, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in GL51?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GL51 in 2026-04, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is GL51 at risk of flooding?
Central GL51 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is GL51 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £315,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is GL51 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GL51 in 2026-04, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? GL51 or GL50, GL51 or GL53, GL51 or GL52.
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