Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

MALDEN ROAD, GL52 2BU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

208

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 54,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. GL52 2BU's 62% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

GL52 2BU is a sought-after residential area on Malden Road, 0.5km from Fairview in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Pittville ward and the Cheltenham constituency.

For serious buyers, GL52 2BU is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 62% 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £303k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL52 2BU are sourced from Output Area E00112506 (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 GL52 2BU. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.0%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 348,000

3 sales · Mean £ 349,333

Flat

£ 160,000

4 sales · Mean £ 163,750

Terraced

£ 465,000

1 sales · Mean £ 465,000

Semi-Detached

£ 370,000

1 sales · Mean £ 370,000

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

GL52 2BU has low crime rates — 45 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 behaviour84
Violence and sexual offences82
Shoplifting33
Vehicle crime31
Other theft26

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.3 km
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Dunalley Primary School

Good417 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 pupils0.7 km
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The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great

Outstanding418 pupils1.0 km
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The Ridge Academy

Good66 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils1.2 km
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Battledown Centre for Children and Families

Good66 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

136 nearby
  • The Kiosk0.2 km
  • Central Cross Drive Cafe0.3 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.8 km
  • Havanas Coffee0.1 km
  • Holee Cow0.5 km
  • + 131 more
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Retailers - Other

59 nearby
  • Be More Bob0.5 km
  • Best One (Whaddon Food And Wine)0.3 km
  • Favourite Beers0.7 km
  • Jelly Armchair0.8 km
  • Next0.6 km
  • + 54 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Cheltenham Lawn0.1 km
  • Clarence Court Hotel0.3 km
  • Cheltenham Town House0.1 km
  • No 38 The Park0.3 km
  • Citrus Hotel1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • Kapook Ngein0.8 km
  • The Miller / Locked And Loaded0.9 km
  • MooMoo1.0 km
  • Aquavitae0.9 km
  • Bentleys Bar0.8 km
  • + 39 more
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Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Hallowed Grounds0.7 km
  • McDonalds0.7 km
  • Rogan Josh0.6 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Cheltenham Kebab And Pizza House0.9 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheltenham Spa2.4 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.6 km
  • Gloucester12.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Malden Road0.0 km
  • Pittville Circus0.1 km
  • Portland Square0.1 km
  • Pittville Crescent Lane0.1 km
  • Pittville Crescent Lane0.1 km