Farriers Close Cheltenham
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (GL51), about 30 m long. USRN 6701392.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2006 the median was £152,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2).
- 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 B; 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 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Winston Churchill Memorial Garden, is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 54 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St. George's Surgery, about 270 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 115 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | £152,000 | £152,000 | £152,000 |
| 2004 | 4 | £133,500 | £130,000 | £135,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2006 | 1 GL51 9JA | Terraced | £152,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2004 | 2 GL51 9JA | Terraced | £130,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2004 | 3 GL51 9JA | Terraced | £135,000 | New build. |
| 18 Jun 2004 | 1 GL51 9JA | Terraced | £132,000 | New build. |
| 17 May 2004 | 4 GL51 9JA | Terraced | £135,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 63 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: before 1900 (2); 2003-2006 (1); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (2); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 B (54% of about 710 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): St Pauls Ward.
- 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)
- Best Mate Inn, 258 Swindon Road, permissioned (360 m)
- Ski Tyres, 73 New Street: up to 7 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- 83 Hewlett Road, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- St Pauls Church Centre, St Pauls Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- 48 Swindon Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Parker Court And Brailsford House, Knapp Lane: up to 12 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- 24 New Street: up to 9 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Land On South Side Of Jessop Avenue, permissioned (740 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 54 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL51 9HT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL51 9JA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cheltenham Spa 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Ashchurch for Tewkesbury 109,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Gloucester 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 11.5 km (7.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hardwick Campus Cheltenham | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Royal Well Cheltenham | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park Valeting | 350 m |
| EV charging points | 18 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manchester Way | 270 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 65 km (40 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St. George's Surgery | 270 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Badham Pharmacy | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | 19 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gloucester Road (Dental Surgery) | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Cheltenham General Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Cheltenham Central Police Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Winston Churchill Memorial Garden 1.1 ha | 320 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Pittville Park 20 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,300 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midwinter Allotments 5.1 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 25 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Former Francis Close College Old Practising School, a listed building (Grade II*), 400 m (0.2 miles) east. 139 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 11 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Former Francis Close College Old Practising School | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) east |
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Francis Close Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 430 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Church of St Paul | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Pittville Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 910 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Bouncer's Lane Cemetery, Cheltenham | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sandford Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Wasley's Brake | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Battledown Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Hayden Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 5 | 5 |
None of the street's 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardners Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gloucester Road Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dunalley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rowanfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rowanfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Pittville School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hesters Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Church of England | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas Green Lunch Club GL51 9HQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Corner Express GL51 9EX | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Alice Guest House GL51 9EW | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 110 m | 4 Good | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Adam And Eve Cheltenham GL51 9HD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2024 |
| That Sandwich Place GL51 9EU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Honeybourne Specialist Rehabilitation Centre GL51 9EZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Laurel House GL51 9EZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Tesco GL51 8JQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Yo! To Go! GL51 8JQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Honeybourne Gate GL51 8DW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Lower High Street Food And Wine GL50 3JA | Retailers - other | 320 m | 4 Good | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Costa GL51 8JQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| United Food Store GL50 3JA | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Gloucester Road Primary School GL51 8PB | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Central Stores GL50 4HX | Retailers - other | 370 m | 4 Good | 13 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 32 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (55); On or near Queen Street (19); On or near Vine Court (7); On or near Russell Place (6); On or near Cleeveland Street (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 51% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 34% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Nearby streets
Russell Street · Baker Street · Cleeveland Street · Russell Place · Charles Street · Marsh Lane · Swindon Close · Townsend Street · Carlton Place · Queen Street · White Hart Street · Swindon Street
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.