GL52 2DL is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Fairview in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Pittville ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL52, GL52 2DL offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 2DL are sourced from Output Area E00112522 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GL52 2DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL52 2DL.
355
48
£ 54,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL52 2DL 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GL52 2DL combines high owner-occupation (76%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL52 2DL. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL52 2DL has low crime rates — 25 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.
school Local Schools
Pittville School
Dunalley Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
The Ridge Academy
Oakwood Primary School
Battledown Centre for Children and Families
St John's Church of England Primary School
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- The Kiosk0.7 km
- Central Cross Drive Cafe0.3 km
- Havanas Coffee0.6 km
- Holee Cow0.9 km
- Rainbowls0.9 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Be More Bob1.0 km
- Best One (Whaddon Food And Wine)0.3 km
- Favourite Beers1.0 km
- One Stop Shop0.9 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Cheltenham Lawn0.6 km
- Clarence Court Hotel0.7 km
- Cotswold Grange Hotel And Restaurant0.5 km
- The Portland Guest House0.8 km
- Cheltenham Town House0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Hallowed Grounds0.9 km
- Royal Fish Bar0.4 km
- Brothers Kebab And Pizza0.6 km
- Chop Suey House0.6 km
- Proper Pizza And Pasta0.6 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Parklands Community Centre0.4 km
- Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club0.2 km
- Pieminister At The Sudeley Arms0.6 km
- The Feathered Fish0.8 km
- The Kemble0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa2.9 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.4 km
- Gloucester13.0 km
Bus Stops
- Little Cleevemount0.1 km
- Little Cleevemount0.1 km
- Simple Fresh0.1 km
- Simple Fresh0.1 km
- Overbrook Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL522DL · Data under Open Government Licence