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GL51 3RS · Neighbourhood Report
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Last updated 05 AUG 2026

GL51 3RS

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One of the more comfortable corners of Cheltenham: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, roughly 10 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.

What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.

NestScope Score
90/ 100

One of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England

This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 10/10, ranked 31,317 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

How this score is calculated
01 — Snapshot

Around GL51 3RS.

The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.

Schools92

Are the schools any good?

6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
  • 20 rated Good or better within 2 mi
  • 34 schools in total
  • IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.

Nearest top-rated: St James' Church of England Primary School (Good) — 0.2 mi

Safety92

Is it safe?

0crimes last month
  • IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • no crimes in 0.25 mi last month

Crimes reported last month · UK Police API

Healthcare88

Can I see a GP?

32GP & hospitals
  • IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 30 GP, 2 hospitals, 19 dentists, pharmacy 0.6 mi within 1.5 mi

Nearest GP: CHELTENHAM PERIPHERAL PCN HUB — 0.4 mi

Transport80

Can I get to work?

No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 34 bus stops nearby

NestReach:10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →

Green space67

How green is it?

10green spaces
  • 7.8 ha total
  • no proper park nearby

Nearest: Playground (100 m²) — 0.1 mi

Amenities86

Can I get the shopping done?

35shops & libraries
  • 30 supermarkets within 2 mi
  • Midcounties Co-operative, Morrisons, Cook, Sainsburys…
  • nearest 0.3 mi
  • library 0.6 mi

Nearest: Co-op Warden Hill — 0.3 mi

02 — Environment

Environment & risk near GL51 3RS.

Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.

03 — House prices

Sold prices in GL51.

Average sold price by property type across the GL51 district, 20212026.

About GL51 3RS

GL51 3RS scores 90/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and safety — with St James' Church of England Primary School 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

In national context, GL51 3RS is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 31,317 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 10/10).

There are 34 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 17 rated Good. The nearest school is St James' Church of England Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.2 mi away.

No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.

Healthcare access is good, with 30 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 19 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CHELTENHAM PERIPHERAL PCN HUB, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is DELANCEY HOSPITAL, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.6 mi away.

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04 — Method

How this NestScope Score works.

01
We map what’s nearby. Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around GL51 3RS — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
02
We blend in national context. Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
03
One score, six visible factors. Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near GL51 3RS?

There are 34 schools within a 2-mile catchment of GL51 3RS, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.

Is GL51 3RS safe?

0 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of GL51 3RS in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 10/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.

What transport is near GL51 3RS?

Transport within 0.5 miles of GL51 3RS includes 34 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 10 km² is reachable from GL51 3RS within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for GL51 3RS?

GL51 3RS has a NestScope Score of 90/100 — one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in england. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.

How far around GL51 3RS does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around GL51 3RS: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.

Data: DfE/Ofsted · UK Police API · NHS ODS · NaPTAN · Ordnance Survey · Geolytix. Crown Copyright / OGL. Look up any postcode: nestscope.uk/area/YOUR+POSTCODE — e.g. SW1A 1AA, M1 1AE, BS1 1HT.