Town Pop. 4,123

Living in Prestbury (Cheltenham): Liveability Score 69/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Prestbury (Cheltenham) is 69/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 61/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. No other settlement in the GL52 postcode district scores higher. Prestbury (Cheltenham) leads all 6.

Notably, nothing falls below 52/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. On healthcare specifically, Prestbury (Cheltenham) sits 9 points below the GL52 district figure of 70/100. That sits 19 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL52 postcode district.

69
OUT OF 100
Good
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Prestbury (Cheltenham) scores 69 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
78.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 101 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 74 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Burglary 33 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Other theft 26 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 20 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
other 69 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 New Barn Avenue 18 crimes
  2. 2 New Barn Lane 15 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 15 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
75
Green Space 30
Parks Ample 18
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
52
6 schools in area · 24 within 4km
5Good1Requires Improvement
  • Dunalley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lift Crescent ViewSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Pittville SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Mary's Church of England Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Oakwood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
61
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital8 mi
Lydney & District Hospital24.1 mi
Great Western Hospital28.7 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBerkeley Place Surgery0.7 mi
GP capacity1,675 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
81
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across Cheltenham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 117 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate51.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired33.9%Student5.8%Other inactive6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.3%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary15.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.7%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership84%
Among the least-deprived 5% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax Cheltenham · 2026-27
A £1,580
B £1,843
C £2,107
D £2,370
E £2,897
F £3,423
G £3,950
H £4,740
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
63
Cheltenham Spa 2.7 mi
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury 6.5 mi
Gloucester 8.9 mi
J10 M5 4.1 mi
J11 M5 4.8 mi
J11 M5 5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
62
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £437,500 34
Semi-detached £422,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£343k £546k £755k £958k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Southam (Tewkesbury) 49 1.5 mi away ⇄
Cheltenham 69 2.1 mi away ⇄
Swindon (Cheltenham) 54 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Cleeve 58 2.3 mi away ⇄
Gotherington 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stoke Orchard 45 4.1 mi away ⇄
Andoversford 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Golden Valley 55 4.2 mi away ⇄
Winchcombe 51 4.4 mi away ⇄
Shurdington 53 4.6 mi away ⇄
Gretton (Tewkesbury) 48 4.6 mi away ⇄
Leckhampton Hill 50 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Prestbury (Cheltenham) a nice place to live?

Yes, Prestbury (Cheltenham) is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Prestbury (Cheltenham) is 69/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Prestbury (Cheltenham)?

Prestbury (Cheltenham) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 323 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Prestbury (Cheltenham)?

Among the top-rated schools in Prestbury (Cheltenham) are Dunalley Primary School, Lift Crescent View and Pittville School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Prestbury (Cheltenham) in total.

What are house prices like in Prestbury (Cheltenham)?

The current median house price in Prestbury (Cheltenham) is £437,500, around 54% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £422,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%. There were 34 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Prestbury (Cheltenham) in context

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Postcode districts in Prestbury (Cheltenham)

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