GL52 5JE is a sought-after residential area on Chiltern Road, 0.5km from Prestbury in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Prestbury ward and the Tewkesbury constituency.
For serious buyers, GL52 5JE is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 5JE are sourced from Output Area E00112527 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHILTERN ROAD, GL52 5JE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHILTERN ROAD, GL52 5JE.
361
40
£ 59,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GL52 5JE combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£130k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £130k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL52 5JE. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 128,750
8 sales · Mean £ 129,350
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL52 5JE 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.
school Local Schools
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School
St Mary's Church of England Infant School
Oakwood Primary School
The Ridge Academy
Battledown Centre for Children and Families
Pittville School
Dunalley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Prestbury Stores Londis0.4 km
- Waghornes Butcher0.5 km
- MFG Cheltenham0.1 km
- Burgage Store0.6 km
- Lynworth Stores (Premier)0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Parklands Community Centre0.8 km
- The Beehive Inn Prestbury0.1 km
- Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club1.0 km
- The Plough Inn0.6 km
- The Royal Oak0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Kings Arms0.5 km
- Penny Blacks0.4 km
- Whaddon Youth Centre0.4 km
- Event Food Courts1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Royal Fish Bar0.9 km
- Simpsons Fish And Chips0.8 km
- Whiskers Coffee Ltd0.5 km
- Ocean Fayre Fish Bar0.5 km
- @Thai Take Away0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa4.0 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.6 km
- Gloucester14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Chiltern Road0.0 km
- Chiltern Road0.1 km
- Chiltern Road0.1 km
- Prescott Walk0.2 km
- Prescott Walk0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL525JE · Data under Open Government Licence