GL51 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kingsmead Road, 0.3km from Arle in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Springbank ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
For families considering a move, GL51 0AL represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £293k, down 24.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL51 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00112609 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSMEAD ROAD, GL51 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSMEAD ROAD, GL51 0AL.
320
42
£ 39,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
GL51 0AL is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 24.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL51 0AL. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 236,000
9 sales · Mean £ 232,222
Detached
£ 470,000
1 sales · Mean £ 470,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GL51 0AL has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hesters Way Primary School
Rowanfield Infant School
Rowanfield Junior School
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham
Pate's Grammar School
Gardners Lane Primary School
Springbank Primary Academy
Gloucester Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Boulders0.6 km
- Costa0.6 km
- Nelly's Cafe0.9 km
- Subway0.1 km
- The Range Home And Leisure0.5 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Dirty Boys0.8 km
- For Cods Sake0.9 km
- McDonalds0.5 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Arle Store0.4 km
- Health Embassy Ltd0.8 km
- Moonshine Hampers Ltd0.1 km
- Tewkesbury Road PO And Newsagents0.9 km
- Boots0.7 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- D'Arcy Wine Merchants Ltd0.5 km
- Beefeater Grill0.9 km
- The Umbrella0.5 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Food Warehouse0.7 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Bookers Wholesale Ltd0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa1.8 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury9.5 km
- Gloucester10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Grevil Road0.2 km
- Grevil Road0.2 km
- Big Yellow Storage0.2 km
- Big Yellow Storage0.2 km
- Arle House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL510AL · Data under Open Government Licence