Area Analysis Cheltenham, South West

GL53 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the GL53 postcode area.

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Population

20,827

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 48,050 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
workEmployment
7/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GL53 combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£479k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £479k. Property prices are trending down 7.2% year-on-year.

home £479,894 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL53 is a postcode district in Cheltenham, South West, covering 734 active and 184 retired postcodes.

The largest share of GL53 (16%) is characterised by a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (13%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes GL53 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in GL53 are around £479k, down 7.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across GL53 at 179 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full GL53 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1117
Anti-social behaviour912
Public order297
Other theft253
Criminal damage and arson243

school Local Schools

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Rodborough Community Primary School

Good202 pupils
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Gastrells Community Primary School

Requires Improvement177 pupils
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Naunton Park Primary School

Outstanding413 pupils
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Coberley Church of England Primary School

Good69 pupils
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Leckhampton Church of England Primary School

Good570 pupils
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Balcarras School

Outstanding1375 pupils
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Charlton Kings Infants' School

Good269 pupils
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Charlton Kings Junior School

Good377 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Beaumont House
  • Crossways Guest House Ltd
  • DoubleTree By Hilton
  • Number 8 Cheltenham
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Gloucestershire Managed Services
  • Sainsbury's
  • Sainsbury's
  • The Co-operative Food
  • The Co-operative Food
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Jesse Smith Elkstone Food Hall
  • Nutrition Centre
  • Parsons Bakery
  • Peter Jeffries Butchers
  • Roots And Fruits
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Bake And Brew
  • Balti Walla
  • Beeches Cafe
  • Brunch Club
  • Cantina Del Barrio
  • + 24 more
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Big Fish
  • Burger Star
  • Charlton Kings Tandoori
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Flames Antalya Kebab & Pizza
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Bell Inn
  • Charlton Kings Club And Institute
  • Cheltenham Croquet Club
  • East Gloucestershire Club
  • Exmouth Arms
  • + 16 more