Dover Hay Cheltenham
16 addresses across 1 postcode (GL51), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6700647.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 6).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 C; 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 1.7 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 50 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Leckhampton Surgery, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 170 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 40% 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 anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 81 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); House, mid-terrace (5); House, detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (9); 1991-1995 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 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 C (72% of about 690 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- One Stop Shop, 62 Alma Road, permissioned (380 m)
- 210 Hatherley Road: up to 39 homes, not permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 56 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL51 3HS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cheltenham Spa 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Gloucester 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Ashchurch for Tewkesbury 109,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.9 km (8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 52 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Davallia Drive Warden Hill | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Royal Well Cheltenham | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 68.1 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Leckhampton Surgery | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Morrisons Pharmacy | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hatherley Dental Surgery | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Delancey Hospital | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Cheltenham Central Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midcounties Co-Op Salisbury Avenue, Warden Hill Cashzone | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,740 m² | 50 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 230 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,710 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Warden Hill Allotments 7,370 m² | 390 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site and fishponds at Church Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site and fishponds at Church Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wasley's Brake | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Burley Fields Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Dogkennel Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Shurdington Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 16 |
1 of the street's 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greatfield Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 110 m | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Warden Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary | 11–18 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lakeside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The High School Leckhampton | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Benhall Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mark's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidz R Uz GL51 3FZ | School/college/university | 230 m | 4 Good | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Caterlink Limited At Greatfield Park Primary School GL51 3FZ | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Asian Corner GL51 3BW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| The Greatfield GL51 3BW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Morrisons GL51 3BW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2026 |
| St. Christopher's Church And Church Hall GL51 3DD | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Sardar's Cafe GL51 3DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Warden Hill Nutrition GL51 3DA | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Store 87 GL51 3DA | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hawcombe Mews (6); On or near Hulbert Crescent (3); On or near Dover Hay (2); On or near Ansell Close (1); On or near Glenlea Grove (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
- GL51 3HS: 16 addresses of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hawcombe Mews · Glenlea Grove · Greatfield Lane · Glebe Farm Court · Warden Hill Close · Croft Thorne Close · Greatfield Lane · Ferndales Close · Hulbert Crescent · Ansell Close · Cheriton Close · Genista Way
All the streets in GL51 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.