Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

PRESTBURY ROAD, GL52 2DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTBURY ROAD, GL52 2DA.

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

238

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 54,000 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL52 2DA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

GL52 2DA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.0M, 55% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.0M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 26.1% year-on-year.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, GL52 2DA offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.0M, up 26.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL52 2DA are sourced from Output Area E00112525 (shared with 8 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 2DA. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 990,000

5 sales · Mean £ 1,006,800

Semi-Detached

£ 840,000

7 sales · Mean £ 811,285

Flat

£ 205,000

1 sales · Mean £ 205,000

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

GL52 2DA has low crime rates — 42 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 behaviour68
Violence and sexual offences58
Vehicle crime25
Criminal damage and arson23
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.4 km
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Dunalley Primary School

Good417 pupils0.4 km
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Pittville School

Good885 pupils0.6 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils0.8 km
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The Ridge Academy

Good66 pupils1.0 km
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Battledown Centre for Children and Families

Good66 pupils1.1 km
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Oakwood Primary School

Good326 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.9 km
  • Cotswold News And Cigar1.0 km
  • Family Shopper0.9 km
  • St Pauls Store0.9 km
  • The Cutlery Commission Ltd0.9 km
  • + 47 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Badger Towers1.0 km
  • The Battledown1.0 km
  • Cheltenham Lawn0.2 km
  • Clarence Court Hotel0.4 km
  • Cotswold Grange Hotel And Restaurant0.2 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Parklands Community Centre0.5 km
  • Kapook Ngein0.9 km
  • The Miller / Locked And Loaded1.0 km
  • Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club0.4 km
  • Pieminister At The Sudeley Arms0.3 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Royal Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Mr Souvlaki1.0 km
  • Hallowed Grounds0.7 km
  • Brothers Kebab And Pizza0.3 km
  • Chop Suey House0.3 km
  • + 31 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

110 nearby
  • Go Peri1.0 km
  • L'Artisan Horsechoux1.0 km
  • Pyesta Ltd1.0 km
  • The Boston Tea Party1.0 km
  • The Clarence Social1.0 km
  • + 105 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Whaddon Road0.0 km
  • Whaddon Road0.0 km
  • Pittville Crescent Lane0.1 km
  • Pittville Crescent Lane0.1 km
  • Apsley Lodge (school stop)0.1 km