Helens Close
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £179,750 with stable market liquidity. Strong 52% 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: 52% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£179,750).
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (43) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 52% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£179,750).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (43), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £179,750.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Helens Close is located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Crime is around average for the area, with 97 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 46% 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 184m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £179,750, with exceptional growth of 52% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 228m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Helens Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- YMCA 830m · 10 min walk
- Énergie Fitness 890m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Elm Farm Open Space 601m · 8 min walk
- Coronation Square 821m · 10 min walk
- Blenheim Square 836m · 10 min walk
- Hesters Way Park 977m · 12 min walk
- Caine Square 1224m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Springbank Primary Academy 228m · 3 min walk
- Pate's Grammar School 488m · 6 min walk
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary School 687m · 9 min walk
- Hesters Way Primary School 718m · 9 min walk
- All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham 915m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Atherstone Close — Cheltenham52
- Severn Road — Cheltenham50
- Furrow Close — Cheltenham51
- Maida Vale Road — Cheltenham54
- Henley Road — Cheltenham51
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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