Heron Close
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Reality check: Strong school access and safe environment (60/100 safety) make this a solid family area.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £222,875 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (81) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Heron Close is located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Crime levels are below the local average (49 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 174m away. The median property price is £222,875. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 322m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% within its district.
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
Semi-Detached | 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 Heron Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- YMCA 1343m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Up Hatherley 1206m · 15 min walk
- Hesters Way 1225m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Draycott Road Open Space 276m · 4 min walk
- Benhall Park 332m · 4 min walk
- Caernarvon Park 564m · 7 min walk
- Fernleigh Green 722m · 9 min walk
- Mynd Green 873m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mark's Church of England Junior School 323m · 4 min walk
- Benhall Infant School 377m · 5 min walk
- Lakeside Primary School 460m · 6 min walk
- Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre 994m · 12 min walk
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary School 1472m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Hazebrouck Close — Cheltenham59
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- Southwood Lane — Cheltenham57
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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