Argyll Road Cheltenham
15 addresses across 5 postcodes (GL52,GL53), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6701028.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £554,560 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (D: 5, E: 1).
- Flood: 17 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Cheltenham costs £2,370 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Sandford Park, is about 170 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 64 to 66 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sixways Clinic, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 56% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £554,560 | £554,560 | £554,560 |
| 2018 | 1 | £468,000 | £468,000 | £468,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £405,000 | £405,000 | £405,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £112,000 | £112,000 | £112,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep 2020 | 5 GL53 7PZ | Semi-detached | £554,560 | |
| 22 Mar 2018 | 4 GL53 7PZ | Semi-detached | £468,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2010 | 8 GL53 7PZ | Semi-detached | £405,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2009 | 8 GL53 7PZ | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 1 Jun 2001 | 4 GL53 7PZ | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2000 | 5 GL53 7PZ | Semi-detached | £112,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 113 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6). Built: 1930-1949 (3); 1950-1966 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (3); owner-occupied (2); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Cheltenham in 2026-27: Band D £2,370 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,580 | £1,843 | £2,106 | £2,370 | £2,896 | £3,423 | £3,949 | £4,739 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (24% of about 790 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Central Conservation Area (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 15 AND 17, OLD BATH ROAD, grade II
- NUMBERS 19 AND 21 AND ATTACHED RAILINGS, grade II
- SANDFORD HOUSE AND ATTACHED RAILINGS, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Russell Arms, 1 Hales Road, permissioned (160 m)
- Beaufort Arms 184 London Road GL52 6HJ: up to 6 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Upper Floors and Part Lower Ground Floor, Heyford House Care Home, 64 Hales Road, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Post Office Vehicle Depot, Carlton Street: up to 6 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- TFL Salvage, Unit 12, King Alfred Way: up to 8 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Royal Well & Municipal Offices, not permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Land adj 21 Sherborne Place: up to 6 homes, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Sandford Park House 39 - 41 London Road: up to 8 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 8 addresses are in areas at high risk, 9 at medium risk and 13 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 25 homes the Environment Agency counts, 6 are in areas at high risk, 2 medium, 1 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL53 7PZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GL52 6HF | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 4 / 9 | unlikely |
| GL53 7QF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 3 | unlikely |
| GL53 7QD | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| GL53 7SF | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 64 m and 66 m above sea level (66 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL52 6HF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL53 7PZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL53 7QD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL53 7QF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL53 7SF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cheltenham Spa 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Ashchurch for Tewkesbury 109,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) | |
| Gloucester 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 12.3 km (7.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 56 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hales Road Cheltenham | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Royal Well Cheltenham | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cheltenham General Hospital Staff Car Parks | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 18 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Argyll Road | 10 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 66 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sixways Clinic | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Badham Pharmacy | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 19 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hewlett Road Dental Surgery | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Cheltenham General Hospital | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Cheltenham Central Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Be Lucky Cheltenham | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sandford Park 4.3 ha | 170 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5.5 ha | 230 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,170 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.5 ha | 360 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 970 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 10 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Oxford Parade and Attached Railings, a listed building (Grade II*), 280 m north. 372 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 14 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Parade and Attached Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 280 m north |
| Oxford Parade and Attached Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m north |
| Numbers 18 to 24 Priory Parade and Attached Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 350 m north |
| General Hospital (Central Block) and Attached Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Battledown camp | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Pittville Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Bouncer's Lane Cemetery, Cheltenham | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sandford Pool | Lake or reservoir | 310 m west |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Battledown Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Lilley Grove | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Jennings Grove | Wood | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south |
| The Dingle | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 15 |
1 of the street's 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cheltenham: see them on the Cheltenham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Naunton Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Charlton Kings Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Dunalley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Glenfall Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Charlton Kings Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Balcarras School | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Fly GL52 6EH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 4 Good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Happy Cinnamon Artisan Bakery GL52 6EH | Manufacturers/packers | 120 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Paddy And Bear Cafe GL53 7PU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Kebaburger GL52 6EQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Keynsham Stores GL52 6EQ | Retailers - other | 210 m | 4 Good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Romo Convenience Store (Extra Local) GL52 6SF | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Wokswagon China House GL52 6HJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| The Beaufort Arms GL52 6HJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Angel Day Nursery GL53 7PX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Sweet Success GL53 7PX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Cheltenham Motor Club GL52 6SA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| The Meadow Cafe GL53 7FF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Thirlestaine Park Care Home GL53 7GA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Highbury Congregational Church GL52 6DS | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Cheltenham General Hospital GL53 7AN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Keynsham Street (4); On or near Avenall Parade (3); On or near Corpus Street (2); On or near Keynshambury Road (1); On or near Argyll Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 33% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 32% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 56% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- GL53 7PZ: 8 addresses of 9 in the postcode
- GL52 6HF: 3 addresses of 31 in the postcode
- GL53 7QF: 2 addresses of 29 in the postcode
- GL53 7QD: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
- GL53 7SF: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
College Gate · Avenall Parade · London Road · Upper Park Street · Keynsham Street · Keynshambury Road · Sandford Mill Road · College Baths Road · Keynsham Bank · Sandford Mill Close · Strickland Road · Corpus Street
All the streets in GL52, GL53 and across Cheltenham.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.