Bafford Lane
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Reality check: At £550,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 5% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (32/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (32) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£550,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Bafford Lane is located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Crime levels are below the local average (72 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 149m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £550,000, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 39 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Bafford Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- RosieGlo Yoga 1289m · 16 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Senior Finance & Information Teams and Service Agreement Team 1524m · 19 min walk
- Financial Management 1530m · 19 min walk
- Gloucestershire Managed Services Headquarters 1531m · 19 min walk
- Countywide IT Services 1534m · 19 min walk
- Information Unit 1537m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Little Herberts Nature Reserve 566m · 7 min walk
- Pilley Bridge Nature Reserve 977m · 12 min walk
- Hartlebury Way Open Space 1239m · 16 min walk
- Cox's Meadow 1269m · 16 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth II Playing Field 1644m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Charlton Kings Infants' School 564m · 7 min walk
- Charlton Kings Junior School 878m · 11 min walk
- Glenfall Community Primary School 1282m · 16 min walk
- Leckhampton Church of England Primary School 1635m · 20 min walk
- Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School 1889m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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