Knapp Road
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £122,500 with hot market liquidity. Strong 76% 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 90), 76% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£122,500).
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 76% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£122,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £122,500, but safety (25) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Knapp Road is located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Crime is a significant concern, with 993 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 363 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Elphantmoon (childcare, 33m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 123m away. The median property price is £122,500, with exceptional growth of 76% over five years. Based on 44 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 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 34m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 49 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), 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Knapp Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Cheltenham Spa Bowling Club 189m · 2 min walk
- Funky Laser tag 222m · 3 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Helen Cleland Non-Surgical Aesthetic Procedures 371m · 5 min walk
- Cheltenham Travel Clinic 375m · 5 min walk
libraries (3)
- Central Library 237m · 3 min walk
- Cheltenham Main Library 243m · 3 min walk
- Cheltenham Local & Family History and Children's library 256m · 3 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Jenner Gardens 197m · 2 min walk
- Chelt Walk 264m · 3 min walk
- Royal Well Open Space 337m · 4 min walk
- Imperial Gardens 627m · 8 min walk
- Imperial Gardens 637m · 8 min walk
schools (4)
- The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great 34m · 0 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 647m · 8 min walk
- Gloucester Road Primary School 700m · 9 min walk
- Gardners Lane Primary School 1274m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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- Bayshill Lane — 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.
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