Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

PRESTBURY ROAD, GL52 2DR House Prices & Local Information

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

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

242

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL52 2DR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates GL52 2DR — age 44, 41% ownership, 26% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £329k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 62.9% year-on-year.

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

GL52 2DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Prestbury Road, 0.4km from Fairview in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Oakley ward and the Cheltenham constituency.

Day-to-day life in GL52 2DR has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £329k, up 62.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL52 2DR are sourced from Output Area E00112471 (shared with 6 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 2DR. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

Terraced

£ 296,250

6 sales · Mean £ 269,583

Detached

£ 249,950

1 sales · Mean £ 249,950

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

GL52 2DR has low crime rates — 38 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 offences56
Anti-social behaviour51
Vehicle crime23
Shoplifting23
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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Dunalley Primary School

Good417 pupils0.6 km
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Pittville School

Good885 pupils0.6 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 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • The Kiosk0.6 km
  • Central Cross Drive Cafe0.3 km
  • Havanas Coffee0.4 km
  • Holee Cow0.8 km
  • Huffkins Bakery Ltd1.0 km
  • + 33 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Be More Bob0.8 km
  • Best One (Whaddon Food And Wine)0.1 km
  • Favourite Beers0.8 km
  • Jelly Armchair1.0 km
  • Next0.9 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Cheltenham Lawn0.5 km
  • Clarence Court Hotel0.6 km
  • Badger Towers0.9 km
  • The Battledown0.9 km
  • Cotswold Grange Hotel And Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Hallowed Grounds0.7 km
  • Royal Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Simpsons Fish And Chips0.9 km
  • Brothers Kebab And Pizza0.5 km
  • Chop Suey House0.5 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Parklands Community Centre0.3 km
  • The Hewlett1.0 km
  • Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club0.2 km
  • Pieminister At The Sudeley Arms0.5 km
  • Albion House Social Club1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Marks And Spencer1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheltenham Spa2.8 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.6 km
  • Gloucester12.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Cheltenham Town FC0.0 km
  • Hine Gardens0.1 km
  • Whaddon Drive0.1 km
  • Whaddon Road0.2 km
  • Little Cleevemount0.2 km