St. Peter's
Ward in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.905, -2.097 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 93 22 |
| Dialling code: | 01242 (Cheltenham) |
St. Peter's is an inner ward on the edge of Cheltenham town centre in Gloucestershire, England, characterised by a mix of Regency and Victorian terraces, some small conservation areas and a handful of shops and cafés that give it a town-centre yet residential feel. The local parish church provides the name and the ward sits within easy reach of green spaces such as Pittville Park and the Cheltenham Racecourse, making it popular with people who want close access to both amenities and festivals.
Socially and economically the area is mixed, with long-standing local businesses alongside newer hospitality and independent retail; it benefits from the cultural spillover of events such as the Cheltenham Literature Festival and Jazz Festival and the nearby student and academic presence from the University of Gloucestershire. Community groups and residents’ associations are active, reflecting a neighbourhood that balances historic character with contemporary urban life.
Postcode districts covering St. Peter's
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 6.6 miles
- Cheltenham 1 mile
- Worcester 20.8 miles
- Stroud 12.5 miles
- Great Malvern 17.1 miles
- Droitwich Spa 25 miles
- Evesham 14.4 miles
- Tewkesbury 6.3 miles
- Cirencester 14.3 miles
- Carterton 24.1 miles
- Dursley 18.7 miles
- Bishop's Cleeve 3.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Lansdown Ward 0.5 miles
- St. Mark's Ward 0.5 miles
- St. Paul's Ward 0.7 miles
- Hesters Way Ward 0.9 miles
- Springbank Ward 0.9 miles
- Cheltenham Built-up area 1 mile
- Swindon Village Ward 1.1 miles
- Park Ward 1.2 miles
- Pittville Ward 1.2 miles
- Warden Hill Ward 1.3 miles
- Swindon Built-up area 1.3 miles
- College Ward 1.4 miles
Example postcodes in St. Peter's
GL51 9EF, GL50 3EL, GL51 8FN, GL51 8LX, GL51 8JD, GL51 8JX, GL51 8NT, GL51 9EQ, GL50 3RS … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 40.7 miles
- Bristol Airport 44.9 miles
- Cheltenham Spa Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Cheltenham Racecourse Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Cheltenham Bus Station 0.9 miles
Hotels near St. Peter's Ad
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham 4 0.9 miles
- The George 4 0.7 miles
- Queen's Hotel Cheltenham 4 0.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre 3 0.9 miles
- Malmaison Cheltenham 4 0.8 miles
- Hotel du Vin Cheltenham 4 0.8 miles
- No38 The Park 1.1 miles
- Strozzi Palace Suites by Mansley 4 0.8 miles
- No131 The Promenade 0.9 miles
- Premier Inn Cheltenham Town Centre 3 0.8 miles
Schools in St. Peter's
- Gloucester Road Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Whaddon Road Stadium 1.6 miles
- Cheltenham Racecourse Recreation 2 miles
- Stowell Park Estate 11.5 miles
- Croome Court Estate 13.8 miles
- Cotswold Motoring Museum Museum 14.5 miles
- Blackmore Park Estate 14.7 miles
- Woodnorton Estate 15.2 miles
- The New Lawn Stadium 15.4 miles
- Cotswold Hills Hill 15.6 miles
- Flaxley Abbey Historic site 15.8 miles
- Batsford Estate 16.8 miles
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 17.9 miles