Imperial Square
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 70, market 65). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £1,056,000, 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.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Imperial Square 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). Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including bar (2), cafe (2), and pub (1). The closest is Imperial Haus (bar, 37m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 77m away. The median property price is £1,056,000. Based on 20 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 413m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Imperial Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- ReSET Gym & Fitness 213m · 3 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Early Life Ultrasound Centre 83m · 1 min walk
- Aesthetics by Summer Cheltenham 108m · 1 min walk
- Nouveau Skin & Laser Clinic 120m · 2 min walk
libraries (3)
- Cheltenham Main Library 429m · 5 min walk
- Central Library 431m · 5 min walk
- Cheltenham Local & Family History and Children's library 501m · 6 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Imperial Gardens 102m · 1 min walk
- Montpellier Gardens 356m · 4 min walk
schools (4)
- The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great 545m · 7 min walk
- St John's Church of England Primary School 603m · 8 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 887m · 11 min walk
- Dunalley Primary School 1328m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- St George's Place — Cheltenham49
- Imperial Lane — Cheltenham42
- Rodney Road — Cheltenham44
- North Street — Cheltenham50
- Well Walk — Cheltenham48
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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