Battledown Ward, Cheltenham: Crime, House Prices and Local Services
Crime, house prices, broadband, schools, health services, parks and more for Battledown ward in Cheltenham, gathered from open data and shown on one map.
- 179 postcodes
- 6.9 km² area
- E05015705 ward code
About Battledown Ward
Battledown is one of Cheltenham's 20 electoral wards, on the eastern side of the town. It covers 6.9 square kilometres and 179 postcodes, and borders All Saints, Charlton Kings, Charlton Park, Cleeve Hill, Oakley, and Sandywell.
Whether you are thinking of moving to Battledown, already live here, or just want to know what is nearby, this page pulls the ward's figures together in one place: street works on its roads, how much crime is reported and what kind, what homes sell for, how much of it is at risk of flooding, how fast the broadband is, and where to find the nearest GP, dentist, care home, school, nursery, park, play area and public toilet. Places inside the ward are marked as such, and where the ward has fewer than three of something the nearest ones just over its boundary, within three miles, are listed alongside.
Comparing areas? The Cheltenham wards page puts all 20 wards on one map and one table. For the whole town, see our pages on crime data, house prices, GPs and pharmacies, dentists and opticians.
Battledown at a Glance
Crimes reported, 12 months to January 2026
289 Up 24.0% on the year beforeMedian sale price, latest 12 months
£412,500 129 salesGigabit broadband available
86.9% of premisesNearest GP practice
0.89 mi Sixways ClinicListed buildings in the ward
26 25 Grade II, 1 Grade II*Councillors
2 2 Liberal DemocratRegistered voters
4,759 46.14% turnout in 2026Serious or fatal road collisions
3 2022 to 2024Deprivation rank in Cheltenham
14 of 20 1 is the most deprived wardMap of Battledown
Tick the layers you want to see. The outline is the ward boundary.
Getting Around near Battledown
Street Works
2 current or upcoming street works on Battledown's roads. See every works around town on the street works page.
Car Parks
1 in Battledown, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
EV Charging
1 in Battledown, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Fuel Stations
1 in Battledown, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Health and Care near Battledown
GP Practices
1 in Battledown, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Pharmacies
1 in Battledown, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Dentists
1 in Battledown, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Opticians
0 in Battledown, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Hospitals
0 in Battledown, plus the nearest 2 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Care Homes
0 in Battledown, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Schools and Childcare near Battledown
Schools
4 in Battledown. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
| Name | Details | Distance (mi) | Where | Map | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfall Community Primary School | Primary, Community school. Glenfall Way, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham. Ofsted: Remains Good (2023-07-18) | 0.53 | In ward | ||
| Ashley Manor Preparatory School | Other independent school. London Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham | 0.75 | In ward | ||
| Battledown School | Academy special converter. Harp Hill, Battledown, Cheltenham. Ofsted: Good (2024-06-18) | 0.95 | In ward | ||
| Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School | Primary, Voluntary aided school. Battledown Approach, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham. Ofsted: Standards maintained (2025-04-01) | 0.98 | In ward |
Nurseries and Childcare
8 in Battledown. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Parks and Play near Battledown
Parks and Open Spaces
1 in Battledown, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Play Areas
3 in Battledown. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
| Name | Details | Distance (mi) | Where | Map | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battledown Park Playground | 0.73 | In ward | |||
| Queen Elizabeth II Play Area | 1.05 | In ward | |||
| Ewens Farm Play Area | 1.06 | In ward |
Running Events
0 in Battledown, plus the nearest 3 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
| Name | Details | Distance (mi) | Where | Map | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham parkrun | 5k | 2.08 | Nearby | ||
| Burrow's Field junior parkrun | Junior (2k) | 2.3 | Nearby | ||
| Cheltenham junior parkrun | Junior (2k) | 2.38 | Nearby |
Everyday Services near Battledown
Public Toilets
1 in Battledown, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Post Offices
0 in Battledown, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Parcel Pick-up Points
2 in Battledown, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Food Banks
0 in Battledown, plus the nearest 2 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Community Spaces
0 in Battledown, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Food and Drink near Battledown
Pubs, Cafes and Takeaways
3 in Battledown.
Heritage near Battledown
Places to Visit
1 in Battledown, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Listed Buildings
26 in Battledown.
Crime in Battledown
289 crimes were reported in Battledown in the 12 months from February 2025 to January 2026, about 24.1 a month. The 12 months before that saw 233. The most common category was violence and sexual offences (97), followed by anti-social behaviour (80).
| Category | Last 12 months | Share (%) | Previous 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 97 | 33.6 | 70 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 27.7 | 63 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 8.0 | 12 |
| Burglary | 17 | 5.9 | 9 |
| Other theft | 16 | 5.5 | 15 |
| Public order | 15 | 5.2 | 19 |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 5.2 | 17 |
| Other crime | 10 | 3.5 | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 2.4 | 10 |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.4 | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.7 | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.7 | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1 |
Streets with the Most Reports
| Street | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Supermarket | 32 |
| Drybrook Walk | 16 |
| Dymock Walk | 13 |
| Foxgrove Drive | 11 |
| Coltham Fields | 10 |
| Petrol Station | 9 |
| Allburton Road | 8 |
| Ruardean Walk | 8 |
| Rosehill Street | 8 |
| Pillowell Close | 8 |
Police record each crime against the nearest street point rather than the exact spot, so a street's total also includes crimes reported nearby. Crimes are counted by that point falling inside the ward boundary, so incidents on a boundary road can land on either side.
Local Issues in Battledown
Reports on FixMyStreet
There are no recent FixMyStreet reports in the ward.
Planning Applications
Serious and Fatal Road Collisions
Police recorded 3 serious or fatal road collisions in Battledown between 2022 and 2024. Slight collisions are not counted here; the Cheltenham road collisions page covers the whole town.
| Date | Severity | Road | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-10 | Serious | Unclassified road | |
| 2022-11-23 | Serious | B4075 | |
| 2022-10-18 | Serious | A40 |
Flood Risk and Grass Fires in Battledown
Flood Risk
1 of Battledown's 179 postcodes (0.6%) are in Flood Zone 3, land with the highest chance of flooding from rivers, and 1 (0.6%) are in Flood Zone 2 or 3. A postcode counts if its centre falls in the zone, so some homes in it may be outside the zone and some nearby homes inside it. See the flood zones map for the exact outlines, and flood warnings for any in force now.
Grass and Woodland Fires
Fire crews recorded 28 grassland, woodland and crop fires in Battledown between 2010/11 and 2024/25, 11 of them in the five years from 2020/21 to 2024/25. Years run from April to March. The wildfire history page covers the whole town, and wildfire risk shows today's fire severity level.
House Prices in Battledown
There have been 4,148 recorded home sales in Battledown since 1995. Over the latest 12 months to 2026-08-06 the median sale price was £412,500 across 129 sales.
Latest 12 Months by Property Type
| Type | Sales | Median | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £742,500 | £290,000 | £3,250,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £300,000 | £175,000 | £607,750 |
| Semi-detached | 27 | £380,000 | £260,000 | £803,000 |
| Flat or maisonette | 14 | £155,500 | £101,250 | £479,000 |
| Other | 2 | £370,000 | £155,000 | £585,000 |
Median Price by Year
| Year | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 67 | £367,000 |
| 2025 | 137 | £399,000 |
| 2024 | 139 | £350,000 |
| 2023 | 110 | £295,750 |
| 2022 | 130 | £328,750 |
| 2021 | 180 | £298,250 |
| 2020 | 153 | £335,000 |
| 2019 | 167 | £265,000 |
| 2018 | 184 | £275,000 |
| 2017 | 192 | £280,498 |
| 2016 | 157 | £244,500 |
| 2015 | 119 | £225,000 |
| 2014 | 153 | £246,500 |
| 2013 | 118 | £196,000 |
| 2012 | 85 | £220,000 |
| 2011 | 96 | £215,000 |
| 2010 | 117 | £195,000 |
| 2009 | 169 | £187,000 |
| 2008 | 152 | £207,250 |
| 2007 | 210 | £212,500 |
| 2006 | 122 | £222,500 |
| 2005 | 87 | £225,000 |
| 2004 | 119 | £189,000 |
| 2003 | 104 | £186,000 |
| 2002 | 120 | £147,000 |
| 2001 | 116 | £118,500 |
| 2000 | 97 | £103,000 |
| 1999 | 107 | £90,000 |
| 1998 | 132 | £91,650 |
| 1997 | 141 | £74,750 |
| 1996 | 106 | £66,975 |
| 1995 | 62 | £65,250 |
The latest year is part-year, so its sale count is lower. Prices come from HM Land Registry's Price Paid data, matched to the ward by postcode.
Deprivation in Battledown
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Battledown is the 14th most deprived of Cheltenham's 20 wards. Its 4 neighbourhoods range from decile 9 to decile 10 nationally, where 1 is the most deprived 10% in England and 10 the least. See every ward and neighbourhood on the Cheltenham deprivation map.
| Neighbourhood | National Rank | Overall | Income | Employment | Education | Health | Crime | Housing | Living Environment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham 012H | 28,476 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Cheltenham 012B | 29,597 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 4 |
| Cheltenham 012I | 31,578 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 8 |
| Cheltenham 012C | 33,542 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
National rank is out of 33,755 neighbourhoods in England (1 = most deprived); the other columns are deciles. Data from the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Children in Low-Income Families in Battledown
In FYE 2025, 148 children aged 0 to 15 in Battledown ward lived in relative low-income families after housing costs, equal to 11.6% of children in the ward.
| Measure | Children | Share of children |
|---|---|---|
| Relative low income after housing costs (FYE 2025) | 148 | 11.6% |
DWP figures are estimates for areas, not individual families. Counts are rounded and subject to statistical disclosure control. See all 20 wards and other income measures on the Cheltenham child poverty page; data from the Department for Work and Pensions, under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Broadband in Battledown
| Speed tier | Premises covered (%) |
|---|---|
| Superfast (30 Mbps+) | 99.0 |
| Ultrafast (100 Mbps+) | 88.1 |
| Ultrafast (300 Mbps+) | 87.6 |
| Gigabit (1000 Mbps+) | 86.9 |
See how Battledown compares with every other ward on the Cheltenham broadband page.
Home Energy Ratings in Battledown
2,025 homes in Battledown have an Energy Performance Certificate. Using each home's latest certificate, 55.8% are rated C or better, against 49.3% across Cheltenham, and the median rating is C, against D for the town. Its median energy score is 71, against 68 for Cheltenham, and 94.1% of its homes could reach C or better with the improvements their certificates recommend.
| Rating | Homes | Share | Cheltenham |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 11 | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| B | 495 | 24.4% | 9.8% |
| C | 623 | 30.8% | 38.6% |
| D | 591 | 29.2% | 37.7% |
| E | 267 | 13.2% | 11.0% |
| F | 34 | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| G | 4 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Compare Battledown with every other ward on the map of Cheltenham home energy ratings.
Politics and Voting in Battledown
Cheltenham Borough Council is made up of 40 councillors, two for each of the town's 20 wards. The councillors for Battledown are Chris Day (Liberal Democrat) and Dr Helen Pemberton (Liberal Democrat).
Elections and Turnout
| Election | Date | Seats contested | Registered voters | Ballots cast | Turnout (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Borough Election | 2026-05-07 | 1 | 4,759 | 2,196 | 46.14 |
| 2024 Borough Election | 2024-05-02 | 2 | 4,740 | 1,716 | 36.2 |
2026 Borough Election Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share of votes (%) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Day | Liberal Democrat | 1,040 | 47.4 | Elected |
| Chris Clinton | Conservative | 506 | 23.1 | |
| Marcia Mary Jacko | Reform UK | 349 | 15.9 | |
| Liam Pem | Green | 276 | 12.6 | |
| Lukshayini Manimaran | Labour | 23 | 1.0 |
Official 2026 Borough Election result for Battledown on the council's site.
2024 Borough Election Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share of votes (%) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Clare Pemberton | Liberal Democrat | 811 | 24.9 | Elected |
| Chris Day | Liberal Democrat | 773 | 23.8 | Elected |
| Matt Babbage | Conservative | 690 | 21.2 | |
| Dan Bunner | Conservative | 530 | 16.3 | |
| Karen Wilson | Green | 189 | 5.8 | |
| Connor Lewis Auker-Howlett | Green | 133 | 4.1 | |
| Caroline Adele Gavin | Labour | 125 | 3.8 |
Official 2024 Borough Election result for Battledown on the council's site.
Election results and councillors from Cheltenham Borough Council. Each voter has as many votes as there are seats, so in a two-seat contest the votes can add up to more than the ballot papers issued, and turnout is ballot papers issued as a share of registered voters. See the results for every ward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Does the Battledown Data Come From?
- Crime is street-level data from data.police.uk. House prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid data. Election results and councillors are from Cheltenham Borough Council. Broadband is from Ofcom's Connected Nations, and ward boundaries are from the Office for National Statistics. Everything else comes from the same open datasets behind the rest of this site, such as the NHS, the Food Standards Agency, Historic England and OpenStreetMap, sorted into the ward by location. Each school's latest outcome is from Ofsted, and its name links to the school's full inspection history. Deprivation figures are from the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Street works are from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, flood zones from the Environment Agency, fire records from the national fire statistics, nurseries and childcare from Ofsted, and care homes from the Care Quality Commission.
How Accurate Is the Ward Boundary?
- The boundary is a simplified version of the official ward outline, so a place right on the edge of the ward may be counted on either side. Where a service sits just outside the boundary it is listed as nearby, with its distance from the middle of the ward.
Does the Crime Count Show How Safe the Ward Is?
- Not on its own. The figures are reports recorded by the police, they don't allow for the number of people living in or passing through the ward, and police record crimes against the nearest street point rather than the exact location. Use them to compare one year with another and one type of crime with another.
About This Data
Data from Police.uk (crime), HM Land Registry (house prices), the Office for National Statistics (ward boundaries), the Department for Transport's Street Manager (street works), the Environment Agency (flood zones), the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (fire statistics and home energy ratings), Ofsted (childcare) and the Care Quality Commission (care homes), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0, and from Cheltenham Borough Council (election results). Last updated 12 October 2026.