Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

MALDEN ROAD, GL52 2BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALDEN ROAD, GL52 2BS.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 54,000 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL52 2BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

GL52 2BS is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 67% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

GL52 2BS is a sought-after residential area on Malden Road, 0.3km from Pittville in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Pittville ward and the Cheltenham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL52, GL52 2BS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 67% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for GL52 2BS are sourced from Output Area E00112520 (shared with 17 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 2BS. The average age is 55.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.5%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

GL52 2BS has low crime rates — 36 incidents 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 behaviour65
Violence and sexual offences37
Criminal damage and arson21
Vehicle crime17
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Dunalley Primary School

Good417 pupils0.3 km
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Pittville School

Good885 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.6 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils1.0 km
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The Ridge Academy

Good66 pupils1.1 km
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Oakwood Primary School

Good326 pupils1.1 km
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The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great

Outstanding418 pupils1.2 km
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Battledown Centre for Children and Families

Good66 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Parklands Community Centre0.6 km
  • Copa Of Cheltenham1.0 km
  • Cotswold Inn0.8 km
  • Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club0.5 km
  • Pieminister At The Sudeley Arms0.4 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Royal Fish Bar0.6 km
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • Rogan Josh0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Brothers Kebab And Pizza0.4 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Family Shopper1.0 km
  • St Pauls Store0.8 km
  • The Cutlery Commission Ltd1.0 km
  • Up And Running1.0 km
  • Boots0.9 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

72 nearby
  • Go Peri1.0 km
  • Prince Of Wales1.0 km
  • Creams Cafe0.9 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • LA SMOKEHUT0.8 km
  • + 67 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Cotswold Grange Hotel And Restaurant0.4 km
  • The Portland Guest House0.5 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.7 km
  • Thyme Restaurant0.9 km
  • Cheltenham Lawn0.3 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheltenham Spa2.6 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.4 km
  • Gloucester12.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Pittville Lawn0.1 km
  • Pittville Lawn0.1 km
  • Pittville Crescent Lane0.2 km
  • Pittville Crescent Lane0.2 km
  • Whaddon Road0.2 km