GL51 0DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ashlands Road, 0.4km from Hesters Way in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Hesters Way ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k, down 12.0% year-on-year. 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 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00112423 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHLANDS ROAD, GL51 0DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHLANDS ROAD, GL51 0DJ.
365
35
£ 39,700 /yr
49%
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.
Area Character
GL51 0DJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 68% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL51 0DJ. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 192,500
12 sales · Mean £ 202,000
Terraced
£ 167,500
4 sales · Mean £ 176,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GL51 0DJ has low crime rates — 36 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
Pate's Grammar School
Hesters Way Primary School
Springbank Primary Academy
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham
Rowanfield Junior School
Rowanfield Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Arle Store0.9 km
- Moonshine Hampers Ltd1.0 km
- Springbank Stores0.8 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Londis - Arle1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Number One Restaurant Food Central0.8 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Cheltenham Saracens RFC Ltd0.7 km
- Coronation Cafe0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Biedronki.com0.7 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km
- Iceland Foods0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Panda Kitchen0.7 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.7 km
- Bodrum Kebab0.7 km
- Champion Chippy0.3 km
- Harbour City0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Umbrella0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa1.7 km
- Gloucester9.8 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Oldbury Road0.2 km
- Pates Grammar School0.2 km
- Oldbury Road0.2 km
- Local Shops0.2 km
- Nisa Local0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL510DJ · Data under Open Government Licence