Whitecross Square
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Reality check: At £394,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 45% 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 70), 45% 5-year growth.
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%
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: liquid market (score 70), 45% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £394,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Whitecross Square is located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Crime levels are below the local average (61 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 195m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £394,000, with strong growth of 45% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Whitecross Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- East Glos Club 236m · 3 min walk
- Cheltenham Croquet Club 329m · 4 min walk
- Sandford Parks Lido 672m · 8 min walk
- Reach Fitness 682m · 8 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Linton House 110m · 1 min walk
- Cobalt Imaging Centre 138m · 2 min walk
- Thirlestaine Breast Centre 205m · 3 min walk
- NHS Records Office 574m · 7 min walk
- Cheltenham General Hospital 638m · 8 min walk
libraries (4)
- Charlton Kings 1549m · 19 min walk
- Cheltenham Main Library 1606m · 20 min walk
- Central Library 1610m · 20 min walk
- Cheltenham Local & Family History and Children's library 1669m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Cox's Meadow 539m · 7 min walk
- Pilley Bridge Nature Reserve 811m · 10 min walk
- Sandford Park 925m · 12 min walk
schools (4)
- St John's Church of England Primary School 1238m · 16 min walk
- Leckhampton Church of England Primary School 1298m · 16 min walk
- Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School 1366m · 17 min walk
- The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great 1734m · 22 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.