Croft Road
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Reality check: At £352,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 30% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 30% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
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 70), 30% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£352,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Croft Road is located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Crime is around average for the area, with 149 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 40% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 29m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £352,000, with strong growth of 30% over five years. Based on 23 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. 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 nearest school is just 425m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Croft Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Cheltenham Croquet Club 1190m · 15 min walk
- East Glos Club 1302m · 16 min walk
- Charlton Kings Cricket Club 1334m · 17 min walk
- Reach Fitness 1867m · 23 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Senior Finance & Information Teams and Service Agreement Team 1624m · 20 min walk
- Financial Management 1630m · 20 min walk
- Gloucestershire Managed Services Headquarters 1634m · 20 min walk
- Countywide IT Services 1635m · 20 min walk
- Information Unit 1638m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Pilley Bridge Nature Reserve 1221m · 15 min walk
- Cox's Meadow 1364m · 17 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth II Playing Field 1630m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Charlton Kings Infants' School 426m · 5 min walk
- Charlton Kings Junior School 635m · 8 min walk
- Glenfall Community Primary School 1080m · 14 min walk
- Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School 1883m · 24 min walk
- Leckhampton Church of England Primary School 1884m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Croft Avenue — Cheltenham49
- Leyson Road — Cheltenham48
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- Springfield Close — Cheltenham48
- Barrington Avenue — Cheltenham47
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.