Moving to Cheltenham
Gloucestershire, England
Getting around
GWR services from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington via Swindon. CrossCountry services to Birmingham and Bristol. Stagecoach buses locally.
Commute to London: 2 hours 10 minutes by train
Key neighbourhoods
Montpellier
~£430,000Elegant Regency quarter with boutique shops, wine bars, and ornate caryatid-adorned buildings.
Pittville
~£450,000Sought-after area near Pittville Park and Pump Room with grand Regency villas and a peaceful setting.
Leckhampton
~£380,000Southern suburb with access to Leckhampton Hill for walks, good schools, and a mix of period and modern homes.
Charlton Kings
~£400,000Semi-rural suburb on the edge of the Cotswolds with its own village centre and a strong local identity.
Council tax
The Band D council tax rate in Cheltenham is £2,071 per year, set by Cheltenham Borough Council. Your actual bill depends on your property's valuation band (A–H).
Local tips
- Cheltenham is a festival town: literature, jazz, science, music, and of course the famous Gold Cup horse racing.
- GCHQ, the UK government's intelligence and cyber security organisation, is based here.
- The Cotswolds are on the doorstep for walks, villages, and countryside pubs.
- Cheltenham's Regency architecture makes it one of the most attractive towns in England.
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