College Ward, Cheltenham: Crime, House Prices and Local Services
Crime, house prices, broadband, schools, health services, parks and more for College ward in Cheltenham, gathered from open data and shown on one map.
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- Ward code E05015709, 228 postcodes, 1.37 km²
About College Ward
College is one of Cheltenham's 20 electoral wards, on the southern side of the town. It covers 1.37 square kilometres and 228 postcodes, and borders All Saints, Charlton Park, Lansdown, Leckhampton, Park, and St Paul's.
Whether you are thinking of moving to College, already live here, or just want to know what is nearby, this page pulls the ward's figures together in one place: how much crime is reported and what kind, what homes sell for, how fast the broadband is, and where to find the nearest GP, dentist, optician, school, 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.
College at a Glance
Crimes reported, 12 months to January 2026
1367 Down 5.1% on the year beforeMedian sale price, latest 12 months
£378,750 112 salesGigabit broadband available
85.5% of premisesNearest GP practice
0.7 mi The Leckhampton SurgeryListed buildings in the ward
206 1 Grade I, 197 Grade II, 8 Grade II*Councillors
2 2 Liberal DemocratRegistered voters
4,239 47.35% turnout in 2026Serious or fatal road collisions
15 2021 to 2025Map of College
Tick the layers you want to see. The outline is the ward boundary.
Crime in College
1367 crimes were reported in College in the 12 months from February 2025 to January 2026, about 113.9 a month. The 12 months before that saw 1440. The most common category was violence and sexual offences (480), followed by anti-social behaviour (301).
| Category | Last 12 months | Share (%) | Previous 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 480 | 35.1 | 486 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 301 | 22.0 | 321 |
| Shoplifting | 164 | 12.0 | 167 |
| Public order | 111 | 8.1 | 101 |
| Other theft | 70 | 5.1 | 97 |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 4.4 | 39 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 4.2 | 74 |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.2 | 40 |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.0 | 36 |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 1.8 | 35 |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.3 | 10 |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.8 | 17 |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 11 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 6 |
Streets With the Most Reports
| Street | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Bath Street | 205 |
| Nightclub | 161 |
| County Court Road | 115 |
| Crescent Terrace | 104 |
| Post Office Lane | 101 |
| Rodney Road | 97 |
| Vittoria Walk | 60 |
| Cambray Place | 48 |
| Parking Area | 45 |
| Hospital | 38 |
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.
House Prices in College
There have been 4,950 recorded home sales in College since 1995. Over the latest 12 months to 2026-07-15 the median sale price was £378,750 across 112 sales.
Latest 12 Months by Property Type
| Type | Sales | Median | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 43 | £400,000 | £170,000 | £1,025,000 |
| Flat or maisonette | 40 | £237,500 | £115,000 | £1,350,000 |
| Semi-detached | 21 | £591,000 | £280,000 | £1,190,513 |
| Other | 6 | £570,000 | £140,000 | £1,685,000 |
| Detached | 2 | £565,250 | £545,500 | £585,000 |
Median Price by Year
| Year | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44 | £344,000 |
| 2025 | 145 | £425,000 |
| 2024 | 126 | £395,500 |
| 2023 | 117 | £320,000 |
| 2022 | 175 | £400,000 |
| 2021 | 209 | £333,000 |
| 2020 | 117 | £360,000 |
| 2019 | 133 | £351,000 |
| 2018 | 140 | £327,500 |
| 2017 | 201 | £295,000 |
| 2016 | 175 | £276,500 |
| 2015 | 198 | £278,500 |
| 2014 | 220 | £313,500 |
| 2013 | 156 | £243,750 |
| 2012 | 123 | £227,500 |
| 2011 | 106 | £222,250 |
| 2010 | 121 | £270,000 |
| 2009 | 108 | £237,500 |
| 2008 | 107 | £205,000 |
| 2007 | 141 | £240,000 |
| 2006 | 213 | £212,500 |
| 2005 | 149 | £215,000 |
| 2004 | 170 | £204,500 |
| 2003 | 175 | £191,000 |
| 2002 | 173 | £157,500 |
| 2001 | 220 | £157,250 |
| 2000 | 184 | £118,250 |
| 1999 | 195 | £87,500 |
| 1998 | 152 | £81,975 |
| 1997 | 187 | £70,000 |
| 1996 | 142 | £61,000 |
| 1995 | 128 | £59,500 |
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.
Politics and Voting in College
Cheltenham Borough Council is made up of 40 councillors, two for each of the town's 20 wards. The councillors for College are Garth Barnes (Liberal Democrat) and Iain Dobie (Liberal Democrat).
Elections and Turnout
| Election | Date | Seats contested | Registered voters | Ballots cast | Turnout (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 borough election | 2026-05-07 | 1 | 4,239 | 2,007 | 47.35 |
| 2024 borough election | 2024-05-02 | 2 | 4,231 | 1,738 | 41.08 |
2026 borough election Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share of votes (%) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garth Wallington Barnes | Liberal Democrat | 1,003 | 50.0 | Elected |
| Naomi Seadon | Green | 337 | 16.8 | |
| Rich Newman | Conservative | 334 | 16.7 | |
| Maureen McNall | Reform UK | 269 | 13.4 | |
| Adam Moliver | Labour | 51 | 2.5 | |
| Stephen Paul Reid | Heritage Party - Freedom, Family, Nation | 10 | 0.5 |
Official 2026 borough election result for College on the council's website.
2024 borough election Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share of votes (%) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iain Andrew Paterson Dobie | Liberal Democrat | 882 | 27.4 | Elected |
| Garth Wallington Barnes | Liberal Democrat | 831 | 25.9 | Elected |
| Stephen Benjamin Vitkovitch | Green | 410 | 12.8 | |
| Bettina Evans | Conservative | 319 | 9.9 | |
| Teresa Anne Prothero | Conservative | 312 | 9.7 | |
| Lewis Vincent Irvine | Green | 277 | 8.6 | |
| Adam Moliver | Labour | 183 | 5.7 |
Official 2024 borough election result for College on the council's website.
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.
Health Near College
GP practices
0 in College, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Pharmacies
1 in College, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Dentists
5 in College. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Opticians
9 in College. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Hospitals
1 in College, plus the nearest 1 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
| Name | Details | Distance (mi) | Where | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham General Hospital | A&E. Sandford Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire | 0.14 | In ward | |
| Delancey Hospital | Charlton Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire | 0.85 | Nearby |
Schools Near College
Schools
2 in College, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Parks and Play Near College
Parks and open spaces
9 in College. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Play areas
2 in College, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Running events
0 in College, plus the nearest 4 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
| Name | Details | Distance (mi) | Where | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham junior parkrun | Junior (2k) | 0.7 | Nearby | |
| Burrow's Field junior parkrun | Junior (2k) | 0.88 | Nearby | |
| Cheltenham parkrun | 5k | 1.24 | Nearby | |
| King George V Playing Field parkrun, Cheltenham | 5k | 1.74 | Nearby |
Everyday Services Near College
Public toilets
5 in College. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Post offices
2 in College, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Parcel pick-up points
3 in College. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Food banks
0 in College, plus the nearest 3 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
| Name | Details | Distance (mi) | Where | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Foodbank | Cheltenham Elim Church, 115-117 St George's Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3ED | 0.89 | Nearby | |
| Cheltenham Open Door | Unit 3, St George’s Business Park, Alstone Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 8HF | 1.3 | Nearby | |
| Springbank Community Group | Ron Smith Pavilion, Springbank Way, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0LH | 2.41 | Nearby |
Community spaces
2 in College, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
| Name | Details | Distance (mi) | Where | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Lodge, Montpellier | Montpellier Drive, Cheltenham, GL50 1TY | 0.32 | In ward | |
| Frogmore House | 6 Ormond Place, Cheltenham GL50 1JD | 0.61 | In ward | |
| Wilson Art Gallery and Museum | 51 Clarence St, Cheltenham GL50 3JT | 0.76 | Nearby | |
| Hub8 MX | Chester Walk, Cheltenham, GL50 3JZ | 0.83 | Nearby | |
| School House Cafe | St. Pauls Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4EZ | 1.12 | Nearby | |
| St Paul's Hub | St Paul's Walk, Cheltenham, GL50 4GG | 1.28 | Nearby | |
| Oakley Resource Hub, Cheltenham | Clyde Crescent, Cheltenham, GL52 5QL | 1.36 | Nearby |
Getting Around Near College
Car parks
2 in College, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
EV charging
1 in College, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Fuel stations
0 in College, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Food and Drink Near College
Pubs, cafes and takeaways
87 in College.
Heritage Near College
Places to visit
0 in College, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Listed buildings
206 in College.
Local Issues in College
Reports on FixMyStreet
There are no recent FixMyStreet reports in the ward.
Planning Applications
| Reference | Address | Status | Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26/01478/FUL | 3 The Verneys Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7DB | Pending Consideration | 2026-09-15 |
| 26/01458/CACN | Basement Flat 85 Montpellier Terrace Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 1XA | No objection | 2026-09-10 |
| 26/01449/CACN | Thirlestaine Park Care Home Humphris Place Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7GA | No objection | 2026-09-09 |
| 26/01448/FUL | 106 Naunton Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7BA | Pending Consideration | 2026-09-09 |
| 26/01434/ADV | 174 High Street Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 1EP | Pending Consideration | 2026-09-08 |
| 26/01426/CACN | 39 Naunton Crescent Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7BD | Pending Consideration | 2026-09-04 |
| 26/01427/CONDIT | 86 Keynsham Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7PX | Pending Consideration | 2026-09-04 |
| 26/01428/LBC | 86 Keynsham Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7PX | Pending Consideration | 2026-09-04 |
| 26/01389/CACN | 119 Naunton Crescent Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7BE | No objection | 2026-08-28 |
| 26/01372/LBC | 9 Bath Parade Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7HL | Pending Consideration | 2026-08-25 |
| 26/01372/FUL | 9 Bath Parade Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7HL | Pending Consideration | 2026-08-25 |
| 26/01215/CLEUD | Unit 2 Naunton Park Industrial Estate Churchill Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7EG | Issued | 2026-07-29 |
| 26/01180/CACN | 11 Murvagh Close Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7QX | No objection | 2026-07-23 |
| 26/01173/CACN | 2 Paragon Terrace Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7LA | No objection | 2026-07-22 |
Serious and Fatal Road Collisions
Police recorded 15 serious or fatal road collisions in College between 2021 and 2025. Slight collisions are not counted here; the Cheltenham road collisions page covers the whole town.
Broadband in College
| Speed tier | Premises covered (%) |
|---|---|
| Superfast (30 Mbps+) | 97.9 |
| Ultrafast (100 Mbps+) | 88.6 |
| Ultrafast (300 Mbps+) | 87.3 |
| Gigabit (1000 Mbps+) | 85.5 |
See how College compares with every other ward on the Cheltenham broadband page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Does the College 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.
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.
Crime data © data.police.uk, election results © Cheltenham Borough Council, house prices © HM Land Registry, ward boundaries © Office for National Statistics, all under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Last updated 21 September 2026.