Western Road
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Reality check: At £257,500, this is a premium entry point. 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).
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £257,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Western Road is located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Crime is around average for the area, with 117 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 35% of reported crimes. 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 (Jenner Court) is 179m away. The median property price is £257,500, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 58 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 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 102m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% within its district.
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 Western Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- CLC Sports Centre 212m · 3 min walk
- JD Gyms 539m · 7 min walk
- The Stronghold 581m · 7 min walk
- Passion Fit 606m · 8 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Helen Cleland Non-Surgical Aesthetic Procedures 599m · 8 min walk
- Cheltenham Travel Clinic 611m · 8 min walk
libraries (4)
- Central Library 732m · 9 min walk
- Cheltenham Main Library 738m · 9 min walk
- Cheltenham Local & Family History and Children's library 782m · 10 min walk
- Hesters Way 1666m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Saint Hilda's (CLC) 20m · 0 min walk
- Chelt Walk 307m · 4 min walk
- Honeybourne Line Open Space 324m · 4 min walk
- Lansdown Crescent 567m · 7 min walk
schools (4)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 103m · 1 min walk
- Gloucester Road Primary School 527m · 7 min walk
- The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great 532m · 7 min walk
- Gardners Lane Primary School 1429m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
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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.