Drakes Place
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £748,980, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Median price £748,980 based on only 5 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Drakes Place is located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Crime is a significant concern, with 302 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 118 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Christ Church Road) is 104m away. The median property price is £748,980. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 292m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Drakes Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Passion Fit 300m · 4 min walk
- CLC Sports Centre 324m · 4 min walk
- JD Gyms 844m · 11 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Helen Cleland Non-Surgical Aesthetic Procedures 565m · 7 min walk
- Cheltenham Travel Clinic 578m · 7 min walk
- Nouveau Skin & Laser Clinic 609m · 8 min walk
libraries (4)
- Central Library 809m · 10 min walk
- Cheltenham Main Library 813m · 10 min walk
- Cheltenham Local & Family History and Children's library 878m · 11 min walk
- Hesters Way 1761m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Lansdown Crescent 282m · 4 min walk
- Saint Hilda's (CLC) 301m · 4 min walk
- Honeybourne Line Open Space 394m · 5 min walk
- Chelt Walk 435m · 5 min walk
- Montpellier Gardens 557m · 7 min walk
schools (4)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 293m · 4 min walk
- The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great 671m · 8 min walk
- Gloucester Road Primary School 831m · 10 min walk
- St James' Church of England Primary School 1355m · 17 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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