House prices in Cheltenham
The median price paid for a home in Cheltenham was £324,851 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,685 sales. House prices in Cheltenham rose 3.1% in the year to September 2026, and are 10.1% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Cheltenham was 8% higher than the median for South West (£300,000). The average private rent in Cheltenham was £1,261 a month in August 2026, 4.8% up on a year earlier (ONS). Street crime figures for Cheltenham are not shown: The police in Gloucestershire have published no street crime after Jan 2026.
Where Cheltenham stands out
- Cheltenham has the 10th most home sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: 1.28 per 100 people in the 12 months to September 2026.
- Prices in Cheltenham had the 26th biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to September 2026 (+3.1%).
House prices in Cheltenham
The median price paid in Cheltenham was £324,851 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,685 sales, or £3,977 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £625,000 | 264 | £4,881 | +4.2% | +26.3% | £445,000 |
| Semi-detached | £360,000 | 499 | £4,175 | +2.9% | +15.9% | £305,000 |
| Terraced | £300,000 | 509 | £3,882 | +4.3% | +11.1% | £260,000 |
| Flats | £200,000 | 413 | £3,391 | −2.0% | +6.7% | £177,500 |
Compared with South West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | £324,851 | +3.1% | +10.1% | £3,977 | −0.9% |
| South West | £300,000 | −1.6% | +6.4% | £3,548 | −0.6% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Cheltenham sold for a median £3,977 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 12% higher than the figure for South West (£3,548).
Cheltenham has the 131st highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 9th highest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Its +3.1% change over the year is the 26th biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the biggest rise of 26 local authorities in South West.
How many homes sell in Cheltenham
1,553 homes were sold in Cheltenham in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.28 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Cheltenham were 2.9% up on the year before and 34.8% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 10th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 2nd most of 26 local authorities in South West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Rents in Cheltenham
The average private rent in Cheltenham was £1,261 a month in August 2026, 4.8% up on a year earlier. Rents in Cheltenham are 35.3% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Cheltenham has the 109th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 6th highest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Crime in Cheltenham
Deprivation in Cheltenham
Cheltenham is the 46th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 251st |
| Income | 238th |
| Employment | 230th |
| Education and skills | 256th |
| Health | 212th |
| Crime | 134th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 292nd |
| Living environment | 190th |
Broadband and mobile in Cheltenham
93.5% of premises in Cheltenham can get gigabit broadband and 99.6% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 86.0% can get full fibre, and 0.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 86th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
97.0% of premises in Cheltenham get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Cheltenham
In the year ending June 2025, 9,085 people moved to Cheltenham from elsewhere in the UK and 9,433 moved away, a net loss of 348 (2.9 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Tewkesbury 1,070
- Gloucester 684
- Cotswold 394
Most moved out to
- Tewkesbury 1,865
- Gloucester 735
- Cotswold 341
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Cheltenham
How much does a house cost in Cheltenham?
The median price paid for a home in Cheltenham was £324,851 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £625,000; semi-detached £360,000; terraced £300,000; flats £200,000.
Are house prices in Cheltenham going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Cheltenham rose 3.1%, and over five years it rose 10.1%. Across South West prices fell 1.6% over the same year.
How much is rent in Cheltenham?
The average private rent in Cheltenham was £1,261 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £869; 2 bed £1,096; 3 bed £1,354; 4+ bed £1,908.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Cheltenham?
86.0% of premises in Cheltenham can get full fibre and 93.5% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Tewkesbury 10 km
- Gloucester 12 km
- Cotswold 14 km
- Stroud 26 km
- Wychavon 32 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.