Lansdown Crescent
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £197,800 with hot market liquidity. Modest 4% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), affordable entry (£197,800).
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), affordable entry (£197,800).
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%
Good entry point at £197,800, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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.
How Life Works Here
Lansdown Crescent 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 (Lansdown Court) is 63m away. The median property price is £197,800, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 97 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 475m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Lansdown Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Passion Fit 71m · 1 min walk
- CLC Sports Centre 536m · 7 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Helen Cleland Non-Surgical Aesthetic Procedures 612m · 8 min walk
- Cheltenham Travel Clinic 622m · 8 min walk
libraries (4)
- Central Library 903m · 11 min walk
- Cheltenham Main Library 906m · 11 min walk
- Cheltenham Local & Family History and Children's library 979m · 12 min walk
- Hesters Way 1891m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Lansdown Crescent 181m · 2 min walk
- Montpellier Gardens 428m · 5 min walk
- Saint Hilda's (CLC) 528m · 7 min walk
- Honeybourne Line Open Space 581m · 7 min walk
- Chelt Walk 601m · 8 min walk
schools (4)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 521m · 6 min walk
- The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great 813m · 10 min walk
- Gloucester Road Primary School 1062m · 13 min walk
- St James' Church of England Primary School 1168m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Lansdown Terrace Lane — Cheltenham52
- Alstone Avenue — Cheltenham54
- Lansdown Place Lane — Cheltenham52
- Alstone Croft — Cheltenham55
- Sterling Court — Cheltenham53
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.