GL52 2JZ is a mixed residential area on Sherborne Street, 0.4km from Fairview in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Pittville ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £195k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL52 2JZ are sourced from Output Area E00112507 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHERBORNE STREET, GL52 2JZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERBORNE STREET, GL52 2JZ.
229
38
£ 54,000 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL52 2JZ 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
GL52 2JZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL52 2JZ. The average age is 38.0. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 173,500
12 sales · Mean £ 179,979
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around GL52 2JZ is above average at 97 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
Dunalley Primary School
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service
Pittville School
Battledown Centre for Children and Families
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
147 nearby- The Kiosk0.3 km
- Central Cross Drive Cafe0.6 km
- German Doner Kebab0.5 km
- Havanas Coffee0.3 km
- Holee Cow0.2 km
- + 142 more
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Be More Bob0.2 km
- Best One (Whaddon Food And Wine)0.5 km
- Favourite Beers0.4 km
- Jelly Armchair0.5 km
- Next0.3 km
- + 60 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Cheltenham Lawn0.3 km
- Clarence Court Hotel0.4 km
- Cheltenham Town House0.3 km
- No 38 The Park0.6 km
- The Abbey Town House0.7 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
54 nearby- Kapook Ngein0.5 km
- The Miller / Locked And Loaded0.5 km
- MooMoo0.7 km
- Aquavitae0.6 km
- Bentleys Bar0.5 km
- + 49 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Hallowed Grounds0.4 km
- McDonalds0.5 km
- Rogan Josh0.3 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Cheltenham Kebab And Pizza House0.8 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa2.3 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.9 km
- Gloucester12.4 km
Bus Stops
- Robert Harvey House0.2 km
- Fairview Road0.2 km
- Pittville Gates0.2 km
- Pittville Gates0.2 km
- John Lewis0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL522JZ · Data under Open Government Licence