Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

GL51 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL51 0BG.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL51 0BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

GL51 0BG has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL51 0BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Arle in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Springbank ward and the Cheltenham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GL51 0BG is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for GL51 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00112607 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL51 0BG. The average age is 57.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.9%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

GL51 0BG 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.

Violence and sexual offences128
Anti-social behaviour62
Criminal damage and arson25
Public order17
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Hesters Way Primary School

Good166 pupils0.3 km
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All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham

Good1004 pupils0.6 km
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Rowanfield Infant School

Good244 pupils0.8 km
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Rowanfield Junior School

Good310 pupils0.8 km
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Pate's Grammar School

Outstanding1221 pupils0.9 km
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Springbank Primary Academy

Good455 pupils1.0 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement213 pupils1.3 km
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Gardners Lane Primary School

Good242 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Boulders0.8 km
  • Costa0.8 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • Pausa0.7 km
  • Lou's Cafe0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Boots0.7 km
  • Homesense0.7 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Next0.7 km
  • Sportsdirect0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • McDonalds0.7 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
  • Champion Chippy0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Beefeater Grill0.8 km
  • The Umbrella0.4 km
  • D'Arcy Wine Merchants Ltd0.7 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Bookers Wholesale Ltd0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • The Food Warehouse0.7 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheltenham Spa1.9 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury9.4 km
  • Gloucester10.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Arle House0.1 km
  • Arle House0.1 km
  • Glynbridge Gardens0.3 km
  • Grevil Road0.3 km
  • Howell Road0.3 km