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.
GL52 2DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL52 2DB.
221
35
£ 54,000 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service
Dunalley Primary School
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
Pittville School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: GL522DB · Data under Open Government Licence