GL53 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the GL53 postcode district in Cheltenham. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£329,183

Cheltenham · 2026-05 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample

Land Registry Price Paid

Crimes, last 6 months
93

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
1

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about GL53

The average home across Cheltenham is worth about £329,183 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and prices have risen 3.7% over the last year.

Of 165 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in GL53, band C is the most common, and 48.5% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 93 crimes around the centre of GL53 in the six months to 2026-05, most often violence and sexual offences (27).

There are 1 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of GL53 in Cheltenham, including The Richard Pate School.

The district covers the Badgeworth, Charlton Kings, Charlton Park, Chedworth & Churn Valley ward areas.

Energy ratings in GL53
A
7 · 4.2%
B
16 · 9.7%
C
62 · 37.6%
D
55 · 33.3%
E
18 · 10.9%
F
6 · 3.6%
G
1 · 0.6%

Sample of 165 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in GL53, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£329,183
Detached
£636,691
Semi-detached
£402,320
Terraced
£327,330
Flat
£206,069

Prices changed +3.7% over the last year in Cheltenham.

Recorded crime in GL53
Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour24
Burglary11
Vehicle crime8
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order4
Shoplifting4
Other crime2

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-05.

Schools near GL53

Primary

  • The Richard Pate SchoolNot rated · 0.3 mi
  • Naunton Park Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.5 mi
  • Leckhampton Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 mi
  • Charlton Kings Infants' SchoolNot rated · 0.8 mi
  • Charlton Kings Junior SchoolNot rated · 1.0 mi

Secondary

  • St Edward's SchoolNot rated · 0.5 mi
  • Cheltenham CollegeNot rated · 1.0 mi
  • Balcarras SchoolNot rated · 1.0 mi
  • The High School LeckhamptonOutstanding · 1.1 mi
  • Cheltenham Ladies' CollegeNot rated · 1.4 mi
Wards covered by GL53

Badgeworth · Charlton Kings · Charlton Park · Chedworth & Churn Valley · College · Ermin · Leckhampton · Park · Sandywell · Shurdington · St Paul's · Warden Hill

Common questions about GL53

What is the average house price in GL53?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Cheltenham at £329,183 as of 2026-05.

How much does each property type cost in GL53?

Detached £636,691, semi-detached £402,320, terraced £327,330, flats £206,069, based on the UK House Price Index for Cheltenham.

Is GL53 a safe area?

Police recorded 93 crimes near the centre of GL53 in the six months to 2026-05. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 27 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in GL53 usually have?

Band C is the most common rating in our sample of 165 certificates from GL53, with 48.5% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near GL53?

1 schools within a mile of the GL53 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include St Edward's School. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this GL53 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.