Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

UPPER NORWOOD STREET, GL53 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER NORWOOD STREET, GL53 0DS.

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Population

236

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 61,400 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL53 0DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

GL53 0DS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £425k, 73% 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.

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

GL53 0DS is a sought-after residential area on Upper Norwood Street, 0.5km from Tivoli in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Leckhampton ward and the Cheltenham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL53, GL53 0DS offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k. 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 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00112459 (shared with 11 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 GL53 0DS. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 245,000

3 sales · Mean £ 257,333

Terraced

£ 383,800

10 sales · Mean £ 389,860

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

GL53 0DS has low crime rates — 31 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 crime58
Anti-social behaviour31
Violence and sexual offences25
Shoplifting22
Public order15

school Local Schools

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Naunton Park Primary School

Outstanding413 pupils0.6 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Outstanding417 pupils0.9 km
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Leckhampton Church of England Primary School

Good570 pupils1.0 km
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Belmont School

Outstanding170 pupils1.3 km
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Bettridge School

Good148 pupils1.3 km
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Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1707 pupils1.3 km
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Warden Hill Primary School

Good417 pupils1.4 km
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Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service

Outstanding1 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Beaumont House0.2 km
  • Lypiatt House Hotel0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Cheltenham Croquet Club0.9 km
  • Jolly Brewmaster0.5 km
  • Norwood Arms0.1 km
  • Rotunda Tavern1.0 km
  • The Victory Club0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Baker And Graze0.6 km
  • Cote Brasserie0.9 km
  • Petit Social0.6 km
  • St Philip And St James Church, Leckhampton0.2 km
  • The Shed At Catherine Colebrook0.8 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.3 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

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

14 nearby
  • Bath Road Butchers0.4 km
  • Cook0.2 km
  • Jane's Pantry0.3 km
  • Shurdington Corner Express0.1 km
  • Tivoli Wines0.8 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheltenham Spa1.7 km
  • Gloucester11.1 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury12.5 km

Bus Stops

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