Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

PRESTBURY ROAD, GL52 2DD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

241

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 54,000 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL52 2DD 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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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GL52 2DD spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

GL52 2DD 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 2DD offers members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for GL52 2DD are sourced from Output Area E00112509 (shared with 21 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 2DD. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.6%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 133,000

4 sales · Mean £ 139,500

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

GL52 2DD has low crime rates — 46 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 behaviour86
Violence and sexual offences84
Shoplifting33
Vehicle crime31
Other theft27

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 pupils0.5 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils0.7 km
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Pittville School

Good885 pupils0.8 km
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The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great

Outstanding418 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils1.1 km
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The Ridge Academy

Good66 pupils1.1 km
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Battledown Centre for Children and Families

Good66 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

141 nearby
  • The Kiosk0.2 km
  • Central Cross Drive Cafe0.3 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.7 km
  • Havanas Coffee0.0 km
  • Holee Cow0.4 km
  • + 136 more
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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • Be More Bob0.4 km
  • Best One (Whaddon Food And Wine)0.3 km
  • Favourite Beers0.6 km
  • Jelly Armchair0.7 km
  • Next0.6 km
  • + 56 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Cheltenham Lawn0.1 km
  • Clarence Court Hotel0.3 km
  • Cheltenham Town House0.1 km
  • No 38 The Park0.3 km
  • The Abbey Town House1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • Kapook Ngein0.8 km
  • The Miller / Locked And Loaded0.8 km
  • MooMoo0.9 km
  • Aquavitae0.9 km
  • Bentleys Bar0.7 km
  • + 41 more
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Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Hallowed Grounds0.6 km
  • McDonalds0.6 km
  • Rogan Josh0.5 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Cheltenham Kebab And Pizza House0.8 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheltenham Spa2.4 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.7 km
  • Gloucester12.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Portland Square0.0 km
  • Pittville Circus0.0 km
  • Malden Road0.1 km
  • Pittville Crescent Lane0.1 km
  • Pittville Gates0.2 km