Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the GL50 postcode area, covering Cheltenham and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£270,011
Median price
£210,000
5-year trend
+33.7%
Total sales
19,652
The GL50 area has 686 individual postcodes with 19,652 registered sales. Prices are +32.3% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Cheltenham. The five-year price movement is +33.7%.
A Regency spa town with a prestigious schools circuit, the Cheltenham Festival and a desirable Cotswolds location.
🚆 Main station
Cheltenham Spa
⏱️ London commute
~115 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Cheltenham Ladies' College
With an average of £270,011, GL50 is a mid-range area, +32.3% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 19,652 recorded sales across 686 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in GL50 is +33.7%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
GL50 1UL
£259,434 avg · 245 sales
GL50 2XR
£402,022 avg · 224 sales
GL50 2HX
£164,210 avg · 201 sales
GL50 3BW
£164,660 avg · 170 sales
GL50 3NS
£168,090 avg · 169 sales
GL50 2LF
£132,378 avg · 151 sales
GL50 2RW
£242,410 avg · 145 sales
GL50 1QG
£388,363 avg · 143 sales
GL50 3RR
£100,722 avg · 136 sales
This GL50 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the GL50 postcode area is £270,011, based on 19,652 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Cheltenham.
Properties in GL50 average £270,011, which is +32.3% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£210,000) is 22.2% below the average (£270,011), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in GL50 have moved +33.7% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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