Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

CROMWELL ROAD, GL52 5ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROMWELL ROAD, GL52 5ES.

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

327

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL52 5ES falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. GL52 5ES's 60% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

GL52 5ES is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cromwell Road, 0.3km from Whaddon in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Oakley ward and the Cheltenham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GL52 5ES is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £129k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for GL52 5ES are sourced from Output Area E00112469 (shared with 15 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 5ES. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 129,000

3 sales · Mean £ 152,000

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

GL52 5ES has low crime rates — 32 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 offences94
Anti-social behaviour29
Vehicle crime13
Burglary12
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Oakwood Primary School

Good326 pupils0.1 km
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The Ridge Academy

Good66 pupils0.3 km
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Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School

Good266 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Church of England Infant School

Good177 pupils0.4 km
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Battledown Centre for Children and Families

Good66 pupils0.9 km
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Pittville School

Good885 pupils1.0 km
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Dunalley Primary School

Good417 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • Prestbury Stores Londis0.8 km
  • Waghornes Butcher0.9 km
  • MFG Cheltenham0.5 km
  • Burgage Store0.7 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Parklands Community Centre0.5 km
  • The Beehive Inn Prestbury0.4 km
  • The Hewlett0.8 km
  • Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club0.6 km
  • The Plough Inn0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • The Kings Arms0.8 km
  • Express Kebab And Pizza0.8 km
  • Penny Blacks0.8 km
  • Whaddon Youth Centre0.2 km
  • Event Food Courts0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Royal Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Simpsons Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • Whiskers Coffee Ltd0.6 km
  • Ocean Fayre Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Wild Bean Cafe M&S Simply Food0.8 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Cotswold Grange Hotel And Restaurant1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheltenham Spa3.6 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.7 km
  • Gloucester13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Cotswold Road0.1 km
  • Cromwell Road0.2 km
  • Cromwell Road0.2 km
  • Lynworth Exchange0.2 km
  • Bouncer's Lane0.2 km