St Paul's
Cheltenham 004 · 5 sub-areas · 8,373 residents
Cheltenham 004 sits within Cheltenham, home to around 8,400 people and skewing notably young — over four in ten residents are aged 18 to 34. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,073 a month, meaningfully below the UK national median for a two-bed and reflecting a rental market that remains more accessible than much of southern England.
St Paul's 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. The population skews young, with a high concentration of 18- to 34-year-olds; the rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in St Paul's?
The area is unusually green for its density — 6 parks and 1 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; there's a serious food scene on the doorstep — 54 restaurants and lots of variety within a five-minute walk; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; 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 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
St Paul's in Cheltenham
Living in St Paul's
This part of Cheltenham has a distinctly youthful, high-turnover feel — more than 40% of residents are between 18 and 34, which is a striking share even by the standards of a town that hosts a university and a sizeable young professional population. The streets here aren't the polished Regency set pieces of the town centre; this is where people actually live day to day, with a mix of converted houses and mid-century stock.
On rent, you're in the more affordable band of Cheltenham. A one-bedroom runs around £851 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,073, and a three-bedroom closer to £1,323. Rents crept up just 1.6% over the past year — barely tracking inflation — which is a welcome contrast to the sharper rises seen elsewhere in the South West. Council tax sits at roughly £2,370 a year for a Band D property.
Ownership is split fairly evenly between owner-occupiers (just over 41%), private renters (39%), and a meaningful social housing presence at around 18%. That tenure mix explains a lot about the demographic: this isn't a neighbourhood of settled homeowners, it's somewhere people pass through, particularly younger renters who move on once they can afford to buy. Single-person households make up just over a third of all homes.
The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2 km away — about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle. Birmingham is reachable by public transport in just over an hour, which makes this a viable base for anyone working in the West Midlands. Broadband here is fully gigabit-capable, with no premises falling below the universal service obligation threshold — one of the better connectivity pictures you'll find anywhere in the country.
For a closer look at specific streets and sub-areas, see the sub-areas list below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Cheltenham 004 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's affordable by South West standards and well-connected for Birmingham commuters, but the crime rate is roughly double the national average and fewer than half of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding. It suits younger renters comfortable with a lively, transient environment more than families looking for a quiet long-term base.
- What is the rent in Cheltenham 004?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £851 a month, a two-bedroom about £1,073, and a three-bedroom around £1,323. That puts the two-bed just below the UK national median, making this one of the more affordable parts of the South West. Rents rose just 1.6% last year — modest by recent standards.
- Is Cheltenham 004 safe?
- The crime rate here is around 150 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly twice the UK national rate. That's elevated, though it's worth noting that high rates often reflect a large transient population and proximity to busier town areas rather than solely serious crime. Check specific street-level data if safety is a priority.
- What's the commute from Cheltenham 004 to Birmingham?
- Birmingham is reachable by public transport in just over an hour from here. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2 km away — roughly a 25-minute walk. Most residents commute by car (37.5%), and a significant share — 28.5% — work from home, so the area functions well for remote workers too.
- Who lives in Cheltenham 004?
- Predominantly young renters: over 40% of residents are aged 18 to 34, one of the highest young-adult concentrations in the area. Around a third of households are single-person. Tenure is split between owner-occupiers (41%), private renters (39%), and social housing (18%), giving the neighbourhood a mixed, transient character.
- What schools are near Cheltenham 004?
- There are 68 schools within 2 km, so options are plentiful in number. However, only around 41% are rated Good or Outstanding — significantly below the national average of about 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 1.3 km away. Families should check individual catchment boundaries before deciding.
- How does the cost of living in Cheltenham 004 compare to the rest of the South West?
- It's on the affordable end. A two-bed at around £1,073 a month sits just below the UK national median, and it would take a typical resident about 3.8 years to save a deposit — below national norms. Council tax runs to roughly £2,370 a year for a Band D property.