GL53 0BY is a sought-after residential area on Leckhampton Road, 0.2km from Leckhampton in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Leckhampton ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL53, GL53 0BY offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00112454 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LECKHAMPTON ROAD, GL53 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LECKHAMPTON ROAD, GL53 0BY.
280
49
£ 61,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL53 0BY 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.
Area Character
GL53 0BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL53 0BY. The average age is 48.5. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL53 0BY has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Leckhampton Church of England Primary School
Naunton Park Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School
Warden Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Bath Road Beers0.9 km
- Nutrition Centre1.0 km
- Parsons Bakery0.9 km
- The Natural Grocery Store1.0 km
- Bath Road Butchers0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Exmouth Arms0.9 km
- East Gloucestershire Club0.9 km
- Somerset Arms0.5 km
- The Brown Jug0.7 km
- Cheltenham Croquet Club0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Balti Walla1.0 km
- Indian Brasserie1.0 km
- Primrose Cafe1.0 km
- Bake And Brew0.8 km
- Cantina Del Barrio0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Flames Antalya Kebab & Pizza0.8 km
- Smokin Burgers And Shakes0.8 km
- Big Fish0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Soperiperi2 So Peri0.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Beaumont House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa2.3 km
- Gloucester11.2 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury13.1 km
Bus Stops
- Treelands Drive0.2 km
- Treelands Drive0.2 km
- Old Station Drive0.2 km
- Old Station Drive0.2 km
- Co-op0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL530BY · Data under Open Government Licence