Sheepscombe Close
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Reality check: At £306,250, this is a premium entry point. Strong 32% 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: 32% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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: 32% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£306,250) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Sheepscombe Close is located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Crime rates are above average, with 154 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 44% of reports. 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 98m away. The median property price is £306,250, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 258m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 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 Sheepscombe Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Juvinate Health and Leisure 1063m · 13 min walk
- The Independent Gym 1441m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Hesters Way 894m · 11 min walk
- Up Hatherley 1631m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Benhall Park 111m · 1 min walk
- Hesters Way Park 783m · 10 min walk
- Caernarvon Park 966m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mark's Church of England Junior School 258m · 3 min walk
- Benhall Infant School 360m · 4 min walk
- Lakeside Primary School 738m · 9 min walk
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary School 1062m · 13 min walk
- Pate's Grammar School 1399m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Laxton Road — Cheltenham47
- Laxton Walk — Cheltenham47
- Ellison Road — Cheltenham47
- Barbridge Road — Cheltenham46
- Dowty Road — 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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