Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

GL52 2DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL52 2DB.

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Population

221

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 54,000 /yr

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Employed

76%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL52 2DB 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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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

GL52 2DB is a young, economically active community — 76% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 35, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

GL52 2DB is an active urban area located 0.7km from Fairview in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within All Saints ward and the Cheltenham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, GL52 2DB offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (210 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for GL52 2DB are sourced from Output Area E00186385 (shared with 30 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 2DB. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.9%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

76%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near GL52 2DB are high at 210 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.

Violence and sexual offences444
Anti-social behaviour443
Shoplifting340
Public order103
Other theft73

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.3 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils0.4 km
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The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great

Outstanding418 pupils0.6 km
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Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service

Outstanding1 pupils0.8 km
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Dunalley Primary School

Good417 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils1.1 km
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Pittville School

Good885 pupils1.2 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Outstanding219 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

66 nearby
  • Cotswold News And Cigar0.3 km
  • Family Shopper0.4 km
  • St Pauls Store0.7 km
  • The Cutlery Commission Ltd0.4 km
  • Up And Running0.4 km
  • + 61 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

57 nearby
  • FOUR CATS0.5 km
  • Home And Botanic0.6 km
  • Imperial Haus0.5 km
  • Prezzo0.6 km
  • The Tavern0.6 km
  • + 52 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

166 nearby
  • Board N Bites0.4 km
  • Bombay & Co Express0.6 km
  • Bombay And Co0.6 km
  • Go Peri0.5 km
  • Happy Garden0.6 km
  • + 161 more
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Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • Cheltenham Kebab And Pizza House0.6 km
  • East India Cafe0.6 km
  • Havanas Burgers And Shakes0.7 km
  • Mr Souvlaki0.3 km
  • Roosters Peri Peri0.6 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Oriental Food Store0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • The Abbey Town House0.5 km
  • Citrus Hotel0.5 km
  • Cotswold Grange Hotel And Restaurant0.6 km
  • The Portland Guest House0.3 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.5 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheltenham Spa2.0 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.9 km
  • Gloucester12.1 km

Bus Stops

  • John Lewis0.1 km
  • Pittville Street0.1 km
  • Pittville Street0.1 km
  • John Lewis0.1 km
  • Fairview Road0.1 km