GL51 0BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barbridge Road, 0.6km from Hesters Way in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Hesters Way ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k. 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 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00112423 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARBRIDGE ROAD, GL51 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARBRIDGE ROAD, GL51 0BN.
365
35
£ 39,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GL51 0BN spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL51 0BN. The average age is 34.6. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 198,000
2 sales · Mean £ 198,000
Terraced
£ 167,000
1 sales · Mean £ 167,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GL51 0BN has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hesters Way Primary School
Pate's Grammar School
Rowanfield Infant School
Rowanfield Junior School
Springbank Primary Academy
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Gloucester Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Arle Store0.7 km
- Moonshine Hampers Ltd0.8 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Londis - Arle0.8 km
- Low Fuel Prices Always1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- D'Arcy Wine Merchants Ltd0.9 km
- The Umbrella0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Number One Restaurant Food Central0.9 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Cheltenham Saracens RFC Ltd0.7 km
- Coronation Cafe0.8 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Biedronki.com0.8 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km
- Iceland Foods0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Panda Kitchen0.8 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.7 km
- Bodrum Kebab0.8 km
- Champion Chippy0.5 km
- Harbour City0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa1.6 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury9.8 km
- Gloucester10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bramley Road0.1 km
- Lipson Road School Stop0.1 km
- Bramley Road0.1 km
- St Thomas More Church0.2 km
- St Thomas More Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL510BN · Data under Open Government Licence