Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

PRESTBURY ROAD, GL52 2DJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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

355

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Avg Age

48

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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 2DJ 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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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. GL52 2DJ's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £370k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £370k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 69.9% year-on-year.

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

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

For serious buyers, GL52 2DJ is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k, down 69.9% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for GL52 2DJ are sourced from Output Area E00112522 (shared with 11 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 2DJ. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 498,750

2 sales · Mean £ 498,750

Flat

£ 137,500

6 sales · Mean £ 152,416

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

GL52 2DJ has low crime rates — 37 incidents 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 offences57
Anti-social behaviour47
Vehicle crime22
Shoplifting21
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Pittville School

Good885 pupils0.5 km
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Dunalley Primary School

Good417 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.6 km
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The Ridge Academy

Good66 pupils0.8 km
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Oakwood Primary School

Good326 pupils0.9 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils1.0 km
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Battledown Centre for Children and Families

Good66 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • The Kiosk0.6 km
  • Central Cross Drive Cafe0.3 km
  • Havanas Coffee0.5 km
  • Holee Cow0.8 km
  • Rainbowls0.8 km
  • + 26 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Be More Bob0.9 km
  • Best One (Whaddon Food And Wine)0.2 km
  • Favourite Beers0.8 km
  • Next1.0 km
  • One Stop Shop0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Cheltenham Lawn0.5 km
  • Clarence Court Hotel0.6 km
  • Cotswold Grange Hotel And Restaurant0.3 km
  • The Portland Guest House0.7 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Hallowed Grounds0.8 km
  • Royal Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Simpsons Fish And Chips1.0 km
  • Brothers Kebab And Pizza0.6 km
  • Chop Suey House0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Parklands Community Centre0.3 km
  • Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club0.2 km
  • Pieminister At The Sudeley Arms0.6 km
  • Albion House Social Club1.0 km
  • The Feathered Fish0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
  • Lidl1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheltenham Spa2.8 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.5 km
  • Gloucester13.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Cheltenham Town FC0.1 km
  • Hine Gardens0.2 km
  • Little Cleevemount0.2 km
  • Little Cleevemount0.2 km
  • Simple Fresh0.2 km