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.
UPPER NORWOOD STREET, GL53 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER NORWOOD STREET, GL53 0DS.
236
42
£ 61,400 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Naunton Park Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School
Leckhampton Church of England Primary School
Belmont School
Bettridge School
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
Warden Hill Primary School
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Beaumont House0.2 km
- Lypiatt House Hotel0.7 km
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: GL530DS · Data under Open Government Licence