GL51 0BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Arle in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Springbank ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for GL51 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00112609 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GL51 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL51 0BY.
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. GL51 0BY's 67% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL51 0BY. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around GL51 0BY is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham
Hesters Way Primary School
Rowanfield Infant School
Rowanfield Junior School
Springbank Primary Academy
Pate's Grammar School
Gardners Lane Primary School
Swindon Village Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Boulders0.7 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Nelly's Cafe0.9 km
- Costa0.5 km
- Olive Catering0.9 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Boots0.4 km
- Homesense0.5 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Next0.4 km
- Sportsdirect0.5 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- McDonalds0.6 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Beefeater Grill0.6 km
- The Umbrella0.7 km
- D'Arcy Wine Merchants Ltd0.8 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Bookers Wholesale Ltd0.6 km
- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
- The Food Warehouse0.4 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa2.1 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury9.2 km
- Gloucester10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Glynbridge Gardens0.1 km
- Glynbridge Gardens0.1 km
- Hayden Road0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL510BY · Data under Open Government Licence