GL51 0AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waldrist Close, 0.7km from Arle in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Springbank ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL51 0AQ is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. Residents here average 57 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £277k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for GL51 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00112607 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALDRIST CLOSE, GL51 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALDRIST CLOSE, GL51 0AQ.
249
57
£ 43,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL51 0AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
GL51 0AQ has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL51 0AQ. The average age is 57.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 277,500
3 sales · Mean £ 264,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around GL51 0AQ is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham
Hesters Way Primary School
Rowanfield Infant School
Rowanfield Junior School
Springbank Primary Academy
Pate's Grammar School
Gardners Lane Primary School
Swindon Village Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Boulders0.7 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Nelly's Cafe0.9 km
- Costa0.4 km
- Olive Catering0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Swift Sandwich1.0 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.4 km
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Boots0.4 km
- Homesense0.4 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Next0.4 km
- Sportsdirect0.4 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Beefeater Grill0.5 km
- The Umbrella0.8 km
- D'Arcy Wine Merchants Ltd0.9 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Bookers Wholesale Ltd0.6 km
- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
- The Food Warehouse0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Sainsburys0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa2.2 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury9.1 km
- Gloucester10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Glynbridge Gardens0.1 km
- Glynbridge Gardens0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Hayden Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL510AQ · Data under Open Government Licence