Leckhampton
Ward in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.879, -2.084 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 94 20 |
| Dialling code: | 01242 (Cheltenham) |
Leckhampton ward sits on the southern edge of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, England, taking in the old village and the suburb that grew up as the spa town expanded in the 19th century. Its most distinctive geographic feature is Leckhampton Hill and the limestone escarpment with rocky outcrops such as the Devil’s Chimney, giving walkers and locals wide views across the Severn Vale towards the Cotswolds and making it a popular spot for outdoor recreation and nature conservation.
Socially and economically the ward is largely residential with a mix of Victorian and later housing, local shops, pubs and schools serving a commuter population that works in Cheltenham and nearby towns. There’s a strong community feel with active residents’ groups, conservation volunteers and regular local events, while the mix of green space and historic character gives the area a quieter, village-like atmosphere within easy reach of town amenities.
Postcode districts covering Leckhampton
Most populated places nearby
- Swindon 24.8 miles
- Gloucester 6.4 miles
- Cheltenham 1 mile
- Worcester 22.6 miles
- Stroud 11.3 miles
- Great Malvern 18.9 miles
- Evesham 15.7 miles
- Tewkesbury 8.2 miles
- Cirencester 12.4 miles
- Carterton 23 miles
- Dursley 17.7 miles
- Bishop's Cleeve 4.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Leckhampton with Warden Hill Parish 0.3 miles
- Park Ward 0.7 miles
- Warden Hill Ward 0.8 miles
- Charlton Park Ward 0.9 miles
- College Ward 0.9 miles
- Cheltenham Built-up area 1 mile
- Up Hatherley Parish 1.4 miles
- Lansdown Ward 1.4 miles
- All Saints Ward 1.6 miles
- Charlton Kings Parish 1.7 miles
- Shurdington Built-up area 1.7 miles
- St. Mark's Ward 1.8 miles
Example postcodes in Leckhampton
GL53 9DZ, GL53 0NG, GL53 0DB, GL53 0EB, GL53 0LP, GL53 0NP, GL53 0EL, GL53 0PG, GL53 0BJ … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 42.2 miles
- Bristol Airport 43.8 miles
- Cheltenham Spa Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Cheltenham Racecourse Railway Station 3.2 miles
- Cheltenham Bus Station 1.4 miles
Hotels near Leckhampton Ad
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham 4 1.2 miles
- The George 4 1.4 miles
- The Greenway Hotel and Spa 3 2 miles
- Queen's Hotel Cheltenham 4 1.2 miles
- Malmaison Cheltenham 4 1.1 miles
- Hotel du Vin Cheltenham 4 1.2 miles
- London Inn 3 1.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre 3 1.8 miles
- No38 The Park 1.9 miles
- Charlton Kings Hotel 3 1.9 miles
Schools in Leckhampton
- Leckhampton C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Whaddon Road Stadium 2.1 miles
- Cheltenham Racecourse Recreation 3 miles
- Stowell Park Estate 10.2 miles
- Cotswold Motoring Museum Museum 13.9 miles
- Cotswold Hills Hill 14 miles
- The New Lawn Stadium 14 miles
- Croome Court Estate 15.6 miles
- Flaxley Abbey Historic site 15.9 miles
- Blackmore Park Estate 16.4 miles
- Woodnorton Estate 16.8 miles
- Batsford Estate 17.1 miles
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 19.7 miles