Area guide · Cheltenham

Living in Prestbury (Cheltenham)

A snapshot of life in Prestbury (Cheltenham), South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Prestbury (Cheltenham) is a village in Cheltenham, South West with a population of 4,078. The average house price is £743,180 and the overall crime rate is 79.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Prestbury (Cheltenham) ranks

Population

4,078

Avg House Price

£743,180

Crime Rate

79.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

442 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,548

Median Age

44.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Prestbury (cheltenham)'s detached homes (£1,125,132) command roughly 3.4× the price of a flat (£332,692).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Prestbury (cheltenham) prices have risen 37% over the last 9 years (£542,322 → £743,180).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£1,125,132	£847,500	66
Semi-Detached	£483,578	£427,000	45
Terraced	£353,618	£364,160	12
Flat	£332,692	£275,000	26

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Prestbury (Cheltenham) is 79.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Prestbury (cheltenham): violent crime (35% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Prestbury (cheltenham) averages 442 Mbps — 342% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Prestbury (cheltenham) homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 69.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.3
% Rated C or Above	69.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,075

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,078
Median Age	44.6
Median Household Income	£32,548
Employment Rate	60.1%
Owner Occupied	67.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	39.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Prestbury (cheltenham)?

The average house price in Prestbury (cheltenham) is £743,180 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Prestbury (cheltenham)?

The most affordable entry point in Prestbury (cheltenham) is a flat, with an average price of £332,692.

Is Prestbury (cheltenham) a safe place to live?

Prestbury (cheltenham) has a recorded crime rate of 79.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Prestbury (cheltenham)?

Average broadband download speeds in Prestbury (cheltenham) are around 442 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.6% of premises.

How big is Prestbury (cheltenham)?

Prestbury (cheltenham) is a settlement in Cheltenham with a population of approximately 4,078.

Most compared with

How does Prestbury (Cheltenham) stack up against its neighbours?

Bishop's Cleeve

Prestbury (Cheltenham)

House price: £443,327 · £743,180
Crime rate: 46.7 · 79.2
Distance: 2.3 mi

Bourton-on-the-Water

Prestbury (Cheltenham)

House price: £480,214 · £743,180
Crime rate: 45 · 79.2
Distance: 12.5 mi

Brockworth

Prestbury (Cheltenham)

House price: £292,155 · £743,180
Crime rate: 46.8 · 79.2
Distance: 7.0 mi

Chalford

Prestbury (Cheltenham)

House price: £365,133 · £743,180
Crime rate: 50 · 79.2
Distance: 13.7 mi

Cheltenham

Prestbury (Cheltenham)

House price: £443,327 · £743,180
Crime rate: 79.2 · 79.2
Distance: 2.0 mi

Churchdown

Prestbury (Cheltenham)

House price: £365,700 · £743,180
Crime rate: 46.7 · 79.2
Distance: 5.9 mi

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