Hatherley
Cheltenham 013 · 7 sub-areas · 9,303 residents
Cheltenham 013 is a largely residential part of Cheltenham, home to around 9,300 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,073 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a two-bed — and the area skews older and more settled than many parts of town, with a high rate of owner-occupation and very little social renting.
Hatherley is a mid-density neighbourhood of Cheltenham in the South West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Hatherley?
The area is unusually green for its density — 7 parks and 3 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,233 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Hatherley in Cheltenham
Living in Hatherley
This part of Cheltenham has a distinctly settled character. Nearly four in five households own their home — 78% — which is unusually high even by suburban standards, and it shapes the feel of the streets: less churn, longer-standing residents, quieter weeknights. The age profile tilts noticeably older, with residents aged 50 and above accounting for well over two in five of the population.
On rent, this neighbourhood sits at the more affordable end within Cheltenham. A two-bedroom home runs around £1,073 a month — below the UK national median of roughly £1,200 for a comparable property. Rents crept up just 1.6% in the past year, which is a slower pace than most of the country has seen recently. The trade-off for lower costs is that you're some way from the town centre on foot, and the area is decidedly car-dependent: around half of residents commute by car, while just 3% use public transport.
The demographic picture is notably homogeneous. Around 91% of residents were born in the UK, and the ethnic diversity index sits at 10.8 — low relative to most English towns of comparable size. Degree-level qualifications are held by 38% of residents, a solid professional share. Single-person households account for nearly a third of all homes, reflecting both the older age profile and the prevalence of widowed or divorced residents in a mature suburb.
For day-to-day connectivity, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.6 km away — about a 20-minute walk. Birmingham is reachable in just under an hour by public transport, which makes it a workable commute for anyone employed there. Broadband here is fully gigabit-capable, with no premises falling below the universal service obligation — genuinely one of the better-connected parts of the country. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Cheltenham 013 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled part of Cheltenham that suits people who want lower crime, good broadband, and a predominantly owner-occupied neighbourhood. It's not the most walkable or well-served by public transport, and the Ofsted picture is mixed, but for those who drive and value stability it's a solid choice.
- What is the rent in Cheltenham 013?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £851 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,073, and a three-bedroom around £1,323. These are estimates scaled from Cheltenham-wide data using local sale prices. Rents rose just 1.6% in the past year — slower than most of England.
- Is Cheltenham 013 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 39 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, roughly half the UK national average of about 80 per 1,000. It's one of the lower-crime parts of Cheltenham, consistent with the older, settled, owner-occupier character of the area.
- What's the commute from Cheltenham 013 to Birmingham?
- Around 58 minutes by public transport — workable as a daily commute for most people. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.6 km away, about a 20-minute walk. Around half of residents drive to work rather than use public transport.
- Who lives in Cheltenham 013?
- Mostly older, settled owner-occupiers — around 78% own their home and the largest age groups are the 50–64 and 65-plus brackets. It's a predominantly UK-born, degree-qualified population with low turnover. Private renters and young professionals are a smaller share here than in central Cheltenham.
- What schools are near Cheltenham 013?
- There are 74 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 61% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1,428 metres away. Given the high density of options, it's worth checking specific catchment boundaries before choosing an address.
- How long is the rail commute from Cheltenham 013 to London?
- Around 135 minutes by public transport. The nearest mainline station is roughly 1.6 km away. This isn't a realistic daily London commute for most people, but it's manageable for occasional trips or flexible working arrangements.