Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

CROFT LANE, GL53 0BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFT LANE, GL53 0BA.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

290

cake
Avg Age

41

payments
Avg Income

£ 61,400 /yr

work
Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: GL53 0BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

shieldSafety
7/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
favoriteHealth
9/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
directions_transitTransit
9/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
psychology

Area Character

GL53 0BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £210k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

home £210,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL53 0BA is a sought-after residential area on Croft Lane, 0.6km from Tivoli in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Leckhampton ward and the Cheltenham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL53, GL53 0BA offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. 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 GL53 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00112449 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL53 0BA. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

1 sales · Mean £ 210,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

GL53 0BA has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime51
Anti-social behaviour29
Violence and sexual offences24
Shoplifting22
Burglary13

school Local Schools

P

Naunton Park Primary School

Outstanding413 pupils0.5 km
P

St James' Church of England Primary School

Outstanding417 pupils0.9 km
P

Leckhampton Church of England Primary School

Good570 pupils0.9 km
A

Belmont School

Outstanding170 pupils1.3 km
A

Bettridge School

Good148 pupils1.3 km
P

Warden Hill Primary School

Good417 pupils1.4 km
S

Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1707 pupils1.4 km
S

Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service

Outstanding1 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Bath Road Beers0.5 km
  • Maison Chaplais0.9 km
  • Nutrition Centre0.5 km
  • Parsons Bakery0.5 km
  • The Natural Grocery Store0.5 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Lypiatt House Hotel0.8 km
  • Beaumont House0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Cheltenham Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Exmouth Arms0.4 km
  • The Suffolk Arms0.7 km
  • The Tivoli0.8 km
  • New Club0.9 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Andrias0.7 km
  • B Ten0.7 km
  • Balti Walla0.5 km
  • Cafe Boho0.7 km
  • Indian Brasserie0.5 km
  • + 28 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Big Fish0.5 km
  • Cocolina Coffee Ltd0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Soperiperi2 So Peri0.4 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • + 5 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheltenham Spa1.8 km
  • Gloucester11.1 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury12.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Fairfield Park Road0.1 km
  • Fairfield Park Road0.1 km
  • Leckhampton Police Station0.1 km
  • Leckhampton Police Station0.2 km
  • The Norwood0.2 km