Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

BAFFORD GROVE, GL53 9JE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAFFORD GROVE, GL53 9JE.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 61,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL53 9JE 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. GL53 9JE's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £570k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 21.5% year-on-year.

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

GL53 9JE is a sought-after residential area on Bafford Grove, 0.4km from Bafford in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Charlton Park ward and the Cheltenham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL53, GL53 9JE offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 94% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £570k, up 21.5% year-on-year. 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 9JE are sourced from Output Area E00112373 (shared with 12 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 9JE. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 530,000

13 sales · Mean £ 541,423

Semi-Detached

£ 530,000

1 sales · Mean £ 530,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

GL53 9JE has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Charlton Kings Infants' School

Good269 pupils0.9 km
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Naunton Park Primary School

Outstanding413 pupils1.1 km
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Leckhampton Church of England Primary School

Good570 pupils1.2 km
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Balcarras School

Outstanding1375 pupils1.3 km
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Charlton Kings Junior School

Good377 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Forge Newsagents0.9 km
  • Leckhampton Food And Wine0.7 km
  • Peter Jeffries Butchers0.6 km
  • Smith And Mann0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • DoubleTree By Hilton0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Charlton Kings Club And Institute0.9 km
  • Lilleybrook Golf Club (Cheltenham) Ltd0.9 km
  • Patesians Sports And Social Club Ltd.0.5 km
  • The Clock Tower0.7 km
  • The Merryfellow Inn1.0 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Beeches Cafe0.9 km
  • Harrison Catering Services At Charlton Kings Infant School0.9 km
  • Kings Coffee0.9 km
  • Moosh0.9 km
  • The Coffee Bean0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Charlton Kings Tandoori0.9 km
  • Shahin's Takeaway Limited0.9 km
  • Smart Fish Bar0.9 km
  • The Love Food Hub CIC0.9 km
  • Yangtze1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheltenham Spa3.3 km
  • Gloucester12.2 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury13.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Stockton Close0.1 km
  • Stockton Close0.1 km
  • Bafford Approach0.1 km
  • Greenhills Road0.3 km
  • Sandy Lane0.4 km