GL51 0AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kingsmead Close, 0.3km from Arle in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Springbank ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
For families considering a move, GL51 0AW represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, down 10.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL51 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00112609 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSMEAD CLOSE, GL51 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSMEAD CLOSE, GL51 0AW.
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 0AW 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. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 10.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL51 0AW. 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
£ 255,500
2 sales · Mean £ 255,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around GL51 0AW is moderate at 70 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
12 nearby- Boulders0.6 km
- Costa0.6 km
- Nelly's Cafe0.9 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Olive Catering1.0 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Dirty Boys0.9 km
- McDonalds0.5 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Boots0.6 km
- Homesense0.7 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Next0.6 km
- Sportsdirect0.7 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Beefeater Grill0.9 km
- The Umbrella0.5 km
- D'Arcy Wine Merchants Ltd0.5 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Bookers Wholesale Ltd0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
- The Food Warehouse0.6 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa1.8 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury9.4 km
- Gloucester10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Big Yellow Storage0.2 km
- Grevil Road0.2 km
- Big Yellow Storage0.2 km
- Grevil Road0.2 km
- Arle House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL510AW · Data under Open Government Licence