Prestbury Ward, Cheltenham: Crime, House Prices and Local Services
Crime, house prices, broadband, schools, health services, parks and more for Prestbury ward in Cheltenham, gathered from open data and shown on one map.
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- Ward code E05015716, 169 postcodes, 4.08 km²
About Prestbury Ward
Prestbury is one of Cheltenham's 20 electoral wards, on the north-eastern side of the town. It covers 4.08 square kilometres and 169 postcodes, and borders Cleeve Grange, Cleeve Hill, Oakley, Pittville, and Swindon Village.
Whether you are thinking of moving to Prestbury, 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.
Prestbury at a Glance
Crimes reported, 12 months to January 2026
288 Down 12.2% on the year beforeMedian sale price, latest 12 months
£425,000 99 salesGigabit broadband available
90.7% of premisesNearest GP practice
0.51 mi Berkeley Place SurgeryListed buildings in the ward
67 65 Grade II, 2 Grade II*Councillors
2 1 Green, 1 People Against BureaucracyRegistered voters
4,800 50.35% turnout in 2026Serious or fatal road collisions
4 2021 to 2023Map of Prestbury
Tick the layers you want to see. The outline is the ward boundary.
Crime in Prestbury
288 crimes were reported in Prestbury in the 12 months from February 2025 to January 2026, about 24.0 a month. The 12 months before that saw 328. The most common category was violence and sexual offences (100), followed by anti-social behaviour (58).
| Category | Last 12 months | Share (%) | Previous 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 | 34.7 | 108 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 20.1 | 83 |
| Other theft | 25 | 8.7 | 24 |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 6.9 | 14 |
| Public order | 19 | 6.6 | 15 |
| Burglary | 18 | 6.2 | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 5.9 | 25 |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.8 | 8 |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.7 | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.7 | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.7 | 16 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.4 | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.4 | 1 |
Streets With the Most Reports
| Street | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Lexington Square | 29 |
| New Barn Avenue | 21 |
| New Barn Lane | 20 |
| Broad Acre Road | 18 |
| The Chestnuts | 14 |
| Petrol Station | 13 |
| Chiltern Road | 11 |
| Bushel Close | 10 |
| Black Berry Field | 10 |
| New Barn 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.
House Prices in Prestbury
There have been 3,526 recorded home sales in Prestbury since 1995. Over the latest 12 months to 2026-07-17 the median sale price was £425,000 across 99 sales.
Latest 12 Months by Property Type
| Type | Sales | Median | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 37 | £420,000 | £235,000 | £890,000 |
| Detached | 32 | £612,500 | £345,000 | £2,600,000 |
| Flat or maisonette | 16 | £205,000 | £150,000 | £340,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £360,000 | £112,000 | £550,000 |
| Other | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
Median Price by Year
| Year | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39 | £440,000 |
| 2025 | 129 | £415,000 |
| 2024 | 126 | £420,000 |
| 2023 | 131 | £380,000 |
| 2022 | 123 | £400,000 |
| 2021 | 134 | £377,500 |
| 2020 | 107 | £360,000 |
| 2019 | 116 | £332,500 |
| 2018 | 177 | £340,000 |
| 2017 | 172 | £347,500 |
| 2016 | 116 | £294,000 |
| 2015 | 92 | £260,000 |
| 2014 | 89 | £265,000 |
| 2013 | 114 | £246,000 |
| 2012 | 77 | £242,000 |
| 2011 | 88 | £235,000 |
| 2010 | 87 | £227,500 |
| 2009 | 83 | £245,000 |
| 2008 | 65 | £232,000 |
| 2007 | 116 | £261,000 |
| 2006 | 133 | £236,000 |
| 2005 | 102 | £205,000 |
| 2004 | 110 | £208,950 |
| 2003 | 100 | £190,000 |
| 2002 | 113 | £171,869 |
| 2001 | 117 | £149,995 |
| 2000 | 100 | £135,000 |
| 1999 | 130 | £100,000 |
| 1998 | 107 | £92,000 |
| 1997 | 125 | £91,500 |
| 1996 | 107 | £78,000 |
| 1995 | 101 | £75,000 |
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 Prestbury
Cheltenham Borough Council is made up of 40 councillors, two for each of the town's 20 wards. The councillors for Prestbury are Jan Foster (Green) and Stan Smith (People Against Bureaucracy).
Elections and Turnout
| Election | Date | Seats contested | Registered voters | Ballots cast | Turnout (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 borough election | 2026-05-07 | 1 | 4,800 | 2,417 | 50.35 |
| 2024 borough election | 2024-05-02 | 2 | 4,824 | 1,988 | 41.21 |
2026 borough election Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share of votes (%) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Foster | Green | 993 | 41.2 | Elected |
| Lance Alan Fletcher | Reform UK | 621 | 25.8 | |
| Chris Mason | Conservative | 430 | 17.9 | |
| Benjamin David Ingram | Liberal Democrat | 364 | 15.1 |
Official 2026 borough election result for Prestbury on the council's website.
2024 borough election Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share of votes (%) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Smith | People Against Bureaucracy | 928 | 25.8 | Elected |
| Jan Foster | Green | 744 | 20.7 | Elected |
| Ian Alexander Cameron | Green | 644 | 17.9 | |
| Stephan Alexander Fifield | Conservative | 621 | 17.3 | |
| Jane Elizabeth Martin | Liberal Democrat | 247 | 6.9 | |
| Harry Hopkins | Conservative | 244 | 6.8 | |
| Joe March | Liberal Democrat | 169 | 4.7 |
Official 2024 borough election result for Prestbury 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 Prestbury
GP practices
0 in Prestbury, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Pharmacies
0 in Prestbury, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Dentists
0 in Prestbury, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Opticians
0 in Prestbury, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Hospitals
0 in Prestbury, plus the nearest 2 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 | 1.91 | Nearby | |
| Delancey Hospital | Charlton Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire | 2.87 | Nearby |
Schools Near Prestbury
Schools
2 in Prestbury, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Parks and Play Near Prestbury
Parks and open spaces
3 in Prestbury. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Play areas
2 in Prestbury, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Running events
0 in Prestbury, plus the nearest 4 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
| Name | Details | Distance (mi) | Where | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham parkrun | 5k | 1.05 | Nearby | |
| King George V Playing Field parkrun, Cheltenham | 5k | 2.56 | Nearby | |
| Cheltenham junior parkrun | Junior (2k) | 2.59 | Nearby | |
| Burrow's Field junior parkrun | Junior (2k) | 2.92 | Nearby |
Everyday Services Near Prestbury
Public toilets
2 in Prestbury, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Post offices
0 in Prestbury, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Parcel pick-up points
5 in Prestbury. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Food banks
0 in Prestbury, 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 | 1.73 | Nearby | |
| Cheltenham Open Door | Unit 3, St George’s Business Park, Alstone Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 8HF | 2.04 | Nearby | |
| Springbank Community Group | Ron Smith Pavilion, Springbank Way, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0LH | 2.57 | Nearby |
Community spaces
0 in Prestbury, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
| Name | Details | Distance (mi) | Where | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley Resource Hub, Cheltenham | Clyde Crescent, Cheltenham, GL52 5QL | 0.9 | Nearby | |
| St Paul's Hub | St Paul's Walk, Cheltenham, GL50 4GG | 1.18 | Nearby | |
| School House Cafe | St. Pauls Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4EZ | 1.21 | Nearby | |
| Hub8 MX | Chester Walk, Cheltenham, GL50 3JZ | 1.43 | Nearby | |
| Wilson Art Gallery and Museum | 51 Clarence St, Cheltenham GL50 3JT | 1.49 | Nearby |
Getting Around Near Prestbury
Car parks
0 in Prestbury, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
EV charging
2 in Prestbury, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Fuel stations
1 in Prestbury, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Food and Drink Near Prestbury
Pubs, cafes and takeaways
9 in Prestbury.
Heritage Near Prestbury
Places to visit
0 in Prestbury, plus the nearest 5 beyond its boundary. Distances are in miles from the middle of the ward.
Listed buildings
67 in Prestbury.
Local Issues in Prestbury
Reports on FixMyStreet
There are no recent FixMyStreet reports in the ward.
Planning Applications
| Reference | Address | Status | Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26/01454/FUL | 273 Prestbury Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3EX | Pending Consideration | 2026-09-10 |
| 26/01409/LBC | Scout Headquarters The Burgage Prestbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3DN | Pending Consideration | 2026-09-02 |
| 26/01394/DISCON | Fourways 55 The Burgage Prestbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3DL | Pending Consideration | 2026-09-01 |
| 26/01382/TPO | 10 Morningside Close Prestbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3BY | Allow | 2026-08-27 |
| 26/01380/FUL | Scout Headquarters The Burgage Prestbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3DN | Pending Consideration | 2026-08-27 |
| 26/01368/TPO | Rowan House 21 Noverton Lane Prestbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5DD | Permit | 2026-08-24 |
| 26/01260/AMEND | 12 Bouncers Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5JF | Allow | 2026-08-06 |
| 26/01224/CACN | Cotswold View 45 The Burgage Prestbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3DL | No objection | 2026-07-30 |
| 26/01220/FUL | The Paddock Spring Lane Prestbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3BW | Pending Consideration | 2026-07-30 |
Serious and Fatal Road Collisions
Police recorded 4 serious or fatal road collisions in Prestbury between 2021 and 2023. Slight collisions are not counted here; the Cheltenham road collisions page covers the whole town.
| Date | Severity | Road | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-15 | Serious | Unclassified road | |
| 2022-10-20 | Serious | Unclassified road | |
| 2022-02-11 | Serious | A435 | |
| 2021-09-06 | Serious | A435 |
Broadband in Prestbury
| Speed tier | Premises covered (%) |
|---|---|
| Superfast (30 Mbps+) | 99.6 |
| Ultrafast (100 Mbps+) | 91.9 |
| Ultrafast (300 Mbps+) | 90.9 |
| Gigabit (1000 Mbps+) | 90.7 |
See how Prestbury compares with every other ward on the Cheltenham broadband page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Does the Prestbury 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.