Cheltenham · GL53

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Covering Cheltenham, including Badgeworth, Charlton Kings, Charlton Park. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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GL53 (Cheltenham) in a nutshell

GL53 covers Cheltenham, in Cheltenham and Cotswold and Tewkesbury. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for GL53

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Two councils in one district

GL53 is split between Cheltenham and Cotswold 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

GL53 stretches across Badgeworth, Charlton Kings, Charlton Park and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'GL53', 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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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 GL53 cover?

GL53 (Cheltenham) includes the wards of Badgeworth, Charlton Kings, Charlton Park, Chedworth & Churn Valley, College, Ermin, Leckhampton, Park, Sandywell, Shurdington, St Paul's, Warden Hill (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to GL53?

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

How many homes are in GL53?

About 8,456 households and 19,968 residents at the 2011 Census, across 754 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is GL53 in?

GL53 sits in Cheltenham, Cotswold, Tewkesbury (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Cheltenham, North Cotswolds.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
GL53 1
Areas covered
Cheltenham 2
Active postcodes
754 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
8,456 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
19,968 2
Electoral wards
Badgeworth, Charlton Kings, Charlton Park, Chedworth & Churn Valley, College, Ermin, Leckhampton, Park … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Cheltenham, North Cotswolds 4
Local authority
Cheltenham, Cotswold, 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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