Miserden Road Cheltenham
72 addresses across 3 postcodes (GL51), about 790 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 6700784.
- Energy: 27 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 15, E: 5, F: 1).
- Flood: 14 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 A; 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 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Benhall Park, is about 60 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 47 to 48 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 72 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is West Cheltenham Medical, about 870 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 92 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10); House, detached (4); Bungalow, semi-detached (4). Built: 1950-1966 (14); 1967-1975 (8); 1930-1949 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (16); rented (private) (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (37% of about 1,570 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)
- 210 Hatherley Road: up to 39 homes, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Land and buildings at Coronation Square: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- Land rear of Nuffield Hospital, Hatherley Lane: up to 27 homes, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 19 November 2026 to 30 November 2026: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
Finished in the last three months
- 29 October 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
- 18 September 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 9 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL51 6AF | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
| GL51 6AE | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| GL51 7TW | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 3 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 72 addresses are between 47 m and 48 m above sea level (48 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL51 6AE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL51 6AF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL51 7TW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cheltenham Spa 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Gloucester 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) | |
| Ashchurch for Tewkesbury 109,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.7 km (7.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest National Hunt Benhall | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Royal Well Cheltenham | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Arle Court Transport Hub | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 67.2 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest West Cheltenham Medical | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Marks Pharmacy | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hatherley Dental Surgery | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Bft Southmead Cheltenham General Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Cheltenham Central Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Cheltenham Edinburgh Place Cashzone | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Benhall Park 10 ha | 60 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 640 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | King George V Playing Field 12 ha | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,720 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wasley's Brake | Wood | 550 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Hayden Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Jubilee Plantation | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Sandford Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 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 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 69 | 72 |
3 of the street's 72 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benhall Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 330 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mark's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 390 m | No published inspection |
| Lakeside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pate's Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greatfield Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | 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 |
| Rowanfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rowanfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Hesters Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Warden Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafecito Avenue Benhall GL51 6AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Superwoks GL51 6AF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| One Stop GL51 6AF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 m | 4 Good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| National Hunt GL51 6AF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Greens GL51 6AF | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Benhall Fish Bar GL51 6AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| St Marks Out Of School Club GL51 6NU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Caterlink Limited At St. Marks C Of E Junior School GL51 6NU | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Caterlink Limited At Benhall Infants School GL51 6PS | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Next Thing Education Camps GL51 6PS | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Whittington House GL51 6BL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Daylesford Close (6); On or near Sheepscombe Close (3); On or near Whittington Road (2); On or near Coberley Road (2); On or near Benhall Avenue (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 28% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 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) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility repair and maintenance works, 29 October 2026 to 2 November 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- GL51 6AF: 41 addresses
- GL51 6AE: 30 addresses of 33 in the postcode
- GL51 7TW: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Sheepscombe Close · Daylesford Close · Robert Burns Avenue · Coberley Road · Alderton Road · Postlip Way · Chedworth Way · Willersey Road · Notgrove Close · Farmington Road · Stanway Road · Colesbourne Road
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.