GL52 2TW is a sought-after residential area on Central Cross Drive, 0.4km from Pittville in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Pittville ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
For serious buyers, GL52 2TW is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 67% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £780k. 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 2TW are sourced from Output Area E00112520 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CENTRAL CROSS DRIVE, GL52 2TW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTRAL CROSS DRIVE, GL52 2TW.
237
56
£ 54,000 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL52 2TW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, GL52 2TW is established retirement territory. With £780k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL52 2TW. The average age is 55.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 780,000
1 sales · Mean £ 780,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL52 2TW has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dunalley Primary School
Pittville School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
The Ridge Academy
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
Oakwood Primary School
Battledown Centre for Children and Families
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Parklands Community Centre0.6 km
- Copa Of Cheltenham0.9 km
- Cotswold Inn0.7 km
- Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club0.5 km
- Pieminister At The Sudeley Arms0.4 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Royal Fish Bar0.6 km
- Mr Souvlaki1.0 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- Rogan Josh0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Family Shopper0.9 km
- St Pauls Store0.8 km
- The Cutlery Commission Ltd0.9 km
- Up And Running0.9 km
- Boots0.8 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
84 nearby- Bombay And Co1.0 km
- Go Peri1.0 km
- Happy Garden1.0 km
- Prince Of Wales1.0 km
- The Boston Tea Party1.0 km
- + 79 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Cotswold Grange Hotel And Restaurant0.4 km
- The Portland Guest House0.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.7 km
- Thyme Restaurant0.8 km
- Cheltenham Lawn0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa2.6 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.4 km
- Gloucester12.7 km
Bus Stops
- Pittville Crescent Lane0.1 km
- Pittville Crescent Lane0.2 km
- Pittville Lawn0.2 km
- Pittville Lawn0.2 km
- Whaddon Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL522TW · Data under Open Government Licence