Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

WELLINGTON ROAD, GL52 2AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLINGTON ROAD, GL52 2AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

255

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 54,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL52 2AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income 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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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GL52 2AE combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£835k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 45.4% year-on-year.

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

GL52 2AE is a sought-after residential area on Wellington Road, 0.4km from Pittville in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Pittville ward and the Cheltenham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL52, GL52 2AE offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 70% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £835k, down 45.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL52 2AE are sourced from Output Area E00112519 (shared with 16 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 GL52 2AE. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 835,000

2 sales · Mean £ 835,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Crime around GL52 2AE is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour106
Violence and sexual offences97
Shoplifting33
Criminal damage and arson30
Vehicle crime29

school Local Schools

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Dunalley Primary School

Good417 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.4 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils0.7 km
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Pittville School

Good885 pupils0.8 km
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The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great

Outstanding418 pupils0.9 km
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Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service

Outstanding1 pupils1.2 km
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The Ridge Academy

Good66 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

144 nearby
  • The Kiosk0.1 km
  • Central Cross Drive Cafe0.3 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.8 km
  • Havanas Coffee0.1 km
  • Holee Cow0.4 km
  • + 139 more
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Retailers - Other

63 nearby
  • Be More Bob0.5 km
  • Best One (Whaddon Food And Wine)0.4 km
  • Favourite Beers0.7 km
  • Jelly Armchair0.8 km
  • Next0.6 km
  • + 58 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Cheltenham Lawn0.1 km
  • Clarence Court Hotel0.2 km
  • Cheltenham Town House0.1 km
  • No 38 The Park0.2 km
  • The Abbey Town House1.0 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

49 nearby
  • Kapook Ngein0.8 km
  • The Miller / Locked And Loaded0.8 km
  • MooMoo0.9 km
  • Aquavitae0.9 km
  • Bentleys Bar0.8 km
  • + 44 more
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Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Hallowed Grounds0.7 km
  • McDonalds0.6 km
  • Rogan Josh0.6 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Cheltenham Kebab And Pizza House0.8 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheltenham Spa2.3 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.6 km
  • Gloucester12.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Wellington Road0.1 km
  • Malden Road0.1 km
  • Anlaby Court0.1 km
  • Portland Square0.1 km
  • Pittville Gates0.1 km