Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

PRESTBURY ROAD, GL52 2DP House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 2DP 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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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

GL52 2DP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £280k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £280k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 14.0% year-on-year.

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

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

For serious buyers, GL52 2DP is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 14.0% 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 2DP 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 2DP. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 245,000

14 sales · Mean £ 241,999

Semi-Detached

£ 227,000

3 sales · Mean £ 230,666

Detached

£ 287,500

4 sales · Mean £ 288,750

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

GL52 2DP has low crime rates — 33 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 offences64
Anti-social behaviour34
Shoplifting21
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Pittville School

Good885 pupils0.4 km
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Dunalley Primary School

Good417 pupils0.7 km
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Oakwood Primary School

Good326 pupils0.7 km
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The Ridge Academy

Good66 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.9 km
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Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School

Good266 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Church of England Infant School

Good177 pupils1.0 km
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Battledown Centre for Children and Families

Good66 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • The Kiosk0.8 km
  • Central Cross Drive Cafe0.4 km
  • Havanas Coffee0.7 km
  • Whaddon Youth Centre0.8 km
  • Express Kebab And Pizza0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Best One (Whaddon Food And Wine)0.4 km
  • One Stop Shop1.0 km
  • MFG Cheltenham1.0 km
  • Burgage Store0.9 km
  • Clarence Stores0.8 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Cheltenham Lawn0.7 km
  • Clarence Court Hotel0.9 km
  • Cotswold Grange Hotel And Restaurant0.6 km
  • The Portland Guest House0.9 km
  • Cheltenham Town House0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Hallowed Grounds1.0 km
  • Brothers Kebab And Pizza0.8 km
  • Chop Suey House0.8 km
  • Proper Pizza And Pasta0.7 km
  • Whiskers Coffee Ltd0.7 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club0.2 km
  • Pieminister At The Sudeley Arms0.8 km
  • The Feathered Fish0.9 km
  • The Kemble0.8 km
  • Baxter Storey At Pittville Student Union0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheltenham Spa3.0 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.4 km
  • Gloucester13.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Simple Fresh0.0 km
  • Simple Fresh0.0 km
  • Chelbury Mews0.2 km
  • Overbrook Drive0.2 km
  • Little Cleevemount0.2 km