Gosditch Close Cheltenham
7 addresses across 1 postcode (GL50), about 20 m long. USRN 6701491.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 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 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 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 200 m away, and Pittville Park (20 hectares) is about 200 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 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St. George's Surgery, about 370 m away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 85 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2003-2006 (4); 1996-2002 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (70% of about 770 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: 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)
- St Pauls Church Centre, St Pauls Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (70 m)
- 48 Swindon Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- Car Park, Portland Street: up to 143 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Montpellier House, Montpellier Drive: up to 9 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 83 Hewlett Road, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Pate Court, St Margarets Road, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Ski Tyres, 73 New Street: up to 7 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- 24 New Street: up to 9 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL50 4GQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cheltenham Spa 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Ashchurch for Tewkesbury 109,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) | |
| Gloucester 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 71 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Paul's Church Cheltenham | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Royal Well Cheltenham | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High Street Car Park | 260 m |
| EV charging points | 17 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manchester Way | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 64.9 km (40 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St. George's Surgery | 370 m |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gloucestershire Pharmacy | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 18 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Henrietta Street Dental Practice | 360 m |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Cheltenham General Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Cheltenham Central Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,470 m² | 200 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Pittville Park 20 ha | 200 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 260 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Agg Gardner Recreation Ground 4.8 ha | 250 m |
| Allotments | Midwinter Allotments 5.1 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 22 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Paul, a listed building (Grade II*), 90 m north-west. 356 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 15 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Paul | Listed building, Grade II* | 90 m north-west |
| Former Francis Close College Old Practising School | Listed building, Grade II* | 240 m west |
| Francis Close Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 250 m west |
| St Margarets Terrace Numbers 1 to 6 and Attached Area Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 420 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Pittville Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 470 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 560 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Bouncer's Lane Cemetery, Cheltenham | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sandford Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Battledown Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Wasley's Brake | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Hayden Hill | Hill | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 4.4 km (2.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunalley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 730 m (0.5 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 |
| Gardners Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pittville School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gloucester Road Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rowanfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School House Cafe GL50 4EZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 4 Good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| H'dg Peri GL50 4EZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Jul 2025 |
| The Indian Association Hindu Community Centre GL50 4AY | Other catering premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Mr Juice GL50 4AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| The Coconut Tree GL50 4JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| St Pauls Store GL50 4JA | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Wan Delight Ltd GL50 4EP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Village Grill GL50 4HZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Holiday Inn Express GL50 4AP | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 180 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Lidl GL50 4AH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Central Stores GL50 4HX | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Clarence Court Hotel GL50 4JR | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 320 m | 4 Good | 1 Sep 2025 |
| St Paul's Community Hub GL50 4GG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Fundamental Movement Academy GL50 4AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Prezzo GL50 4FA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hanover Street (11); On or near Malthouse Lane (10); On or near Marle Hill Parade (9); On or near St Paul'S Street North (8); On or near Marle Hill Road (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 28% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 59% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 32% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 38% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 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) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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
- GL50 4GQ: 7 addresses of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Malthouse Lane · Dunalley Parade · Brunswick Street · St Pauls Parade · St Paul's Road · Dunalley Parade · Courtenay Street · Hanover Street · Marle Hill Parade · Larput Place · Hungerford Street · Wellesley Road
All the streets in GL50 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.