Cheltenham · GL51

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Covering Cheltenham, including Badgeworth, Benhall, the Reddings & Fiddler's Green, Churchdown St John's. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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GL51 (Cheltenham) in a nutshell

GL51 covers Cheltenham, in Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for GL51

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Two councils in one district

GL51 is split between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

GL51 stretches across Badgeworth, Benhall, the Reddings & Fiddler's Green, Churchdown St John's and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'GL51', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Cheltenham homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Cheltenham: 19.7% purpose-built flats, 5.8% converted/shared
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New to EICRs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Cheltenham page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does GL51 cover?

GL51 (Cheltenham) includes the wards of Badgeworth, Benhall, the Reddings & Fiddler's Green, Churchdown St John's, Cleeve Grange, Hesters Way, Lansdown, Leckhampton, Park, Severn Vale North, Severn Vale South, Shurdington, Springbank, St Mark's, St Paul's, St Peter's, Swindon Village, Up Hatherley, Warden Hill (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to GL51?

Neighbouring districts include GL50 (Cheltenham), GL53 (Cheltenham), GL52 (Cheltenham), GL3 (Gloucester), GL20 (Tewkesbury) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering GL51 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in GL51?

About 22,223 households and 51,464 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,565 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is GL51 in?

GL51 sits in Cheltenham, Tewkesbury (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Cheltenham, North Cotswolds, Tewkesbury.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
GL51 1
Areas covered
Cheltenham 2
Active postcodes
1,565 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
22,223 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
51,464 2
Electoral wards
Badgeworth, Benhall, the Reddings & Fiddler's Green, Churchdown St John's, Cleeve Grange, Hesters Way, Lansdown, Leckhampton, Park … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Cheltenham, North Cotswolds, Tewkesbury 4
Local authority
Cheltenham, Tewkesbury 4
Households privately renting (Cheltenham built-up area)
23.9% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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