Murvagh Close
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Reality check: At £390,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 36% 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: 36% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 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 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 36% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£390,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Murvagh Close is located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Crime is a significant concern, with 300 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 142 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 101m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £390,000, with strong growth of 36% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 40 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Murvagh Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Reach Fitness 217m · 3 min walk
- Sandford Parks Lido 243m · 3 min walk
- East Glos Club 496m · 6 min walk
- Cheltenham Croquet Club 678m · 8 min walk
hospitals (5)
- NHS Records Office 73m · 1 min walk
- Gloucestershire Managed Services Headquarters 76m · 1 min walk
- Estates Workshop 81m · 1 min walk
- Countywide IT Services 83m · 1 min walk
- Information Unit 88m · 1 min walk
libraries (4)
- Cheltenham Main Library 1276m · 16 min walk
- Central Library 1280m · 16 min walk
- Cheltenham Local & Family History and Children's library 1324m · 17 min walk
- Charlton Kings 1612m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Cox's Meadow 313m · 4 min walk
- Sandford Park 504m · 6 min walk
schools (4)
- St John's Church of England Primary School 774m · 10 min walk
- Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School 896m · 11 min walk
- The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great 1450m · 18 min walk
- Dunalley Primary School 1882m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Montpellier Drive — Cheltenham41
- Vittoria Walk — Cheltenham40
- Montpellier Parade — Cheltenham40
- Bath Road — Cheltenham41
- Hope Street — Cheltenham42
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.