Coopers Edge is a newly built suburb, located in

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, between the city of

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and the town of Cheltenham. Construction began in 2007 at the foot of Coopers Hill.

Transport

The area has rudimentary road transport links, it is situated less than 2 miles from the

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and the

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which leads to Swindon and connects to the

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. There is also a regular bus service into the city centre.

Location

Coopers Edge is in an

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, with easy access to a network of footpaths and bridleways. There are due to be large designated areas of public open space, with special efforts being made to preserve the natural habitat of the wildlife in the area.

Local area

Coopers Edge is a short walk from a large superstore, business park and the newly developed Whittle Square, consisting of various retail outlets, a pub/restaurant and health & fitness centre.

Community

There is a Community centre, @The Edge Community Centre, which consists of a community cafe, sports hall, meeting rooms and garden. There are many sports clubs and societies which run out of it, including football, martial arts, yoga, gymnastics, a branch of the Women's Institute and local faith groups.

External links

* http://www.attheedge.community/ Coopers Edge Community Centre Website {{Areas of Gloucester Areas of Gloucester Suburbs in the United Kingdom Housing estates in Gloucestershire