Living in GL53, Cheltenham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around GL53 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 GL53
85 recorded home sales on the streets around central GL53 in the last 2 years, with a median of £565,000 and a range from £172,000 to £2,150,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 EVEREST ROAD, GL53 9LQ | semi-detached | £625,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 215 OLD BATH ROAD, GL53 9EF | terraced | £570,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 84 PILLEY CRESCENT, GL53 9ET | semi-detached | £417,500 | 2026-04-24 |
| 37 HILLARY ROAD, GL53 9LB | detached | £522,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 12 LECKHAMPTON PLACE, GL53 0FA | terraced | £695,000 | 2026-04-07 |
| 221 OLD BATH ROAD, GL53 9EF | terraced | £440,000 | 2026-04-01 |
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
42 schools within 3 miles , of which 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The High School Leckhampton | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Leckhampton Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Warden Hill Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
23 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, plus 9 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
9 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Ashley Manor Preparatory School, Berkhampstead School, Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies' College, Dean Close Airthrie, Dean Close Preparatory School and others.
All 9 fee-paying schools near GL53, 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 | 33.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 23.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.2% |
| Sales and customer service | 5.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
7 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central GL53 in 2026-05, most commonly anti social behaviour.
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 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Cheltenham's figures.
Common questions about GL53
What is the average house price in GL53?
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 GL53?
Prices in Cheltenham are up 2.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in GL53?
The median of 85 recorded sales around central GL53 in the last 2 years is £565,000, ranging from £172,000 to £2,150,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in GL53?
42 schools sit within 3 miles of central GL53, and 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in GL53?
7 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GL53 in 2026-05, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is GL53 at risk of flooding?
Central GL53 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 GL53 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 94% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £565,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 7 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is GL53 safe?
7 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GL53 in 2026-05, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. 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? GL53 or GL50, GL53 or GL51, GL53 or GL52.
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