Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

HOME CLOSE, GL51 0DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOME CLOSE, GL51 0DB.

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Population

365

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates GL51 0DB — age 35, 68% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

GL51 0DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Home Close, 0.6km from Hesters Way in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Hesters Way ward and the Cheltenham constituency.

For families considering a move, GL51 0DB represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k. 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 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00112423 (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 GL51 0DB. 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

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 155,000

5 sales · Mean £ 189,000

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

GL51 0DB has low crime rates — 48 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.

Violence and sexual offences147
Anti-social behaviour75
Criminal damage and arson26
Public order23
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Hesters Way Primary School

Good166 pupils0.2 km
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Pate's Grammar School

Outstanding1221 pupils0.4 km
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Springbank Primary Academy

Good455 pupils0.6 km
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All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham

Good1004 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement213 pupils0.8 km
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Rowanfield Junior School

Good310 pupils0.8 km
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Rowanfield Infant School

Good244 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Arle Store0.8 km
  • Moonshine Hampers Ltd0.8 km
  • Springbank Stores0.9 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Londis - Arle0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • D'Arcy Wine Merchants Ltd1.0 km
  • The Umbrella0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Number One Restaurant Food Central0.9 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Cheltenham Saracens RFC Ltd0.8 km
  • Coronation Cafe0.8 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Biedronki.com0.8 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Panda Kitchen0.8 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.8 km
  • Bodrum Kebab0.8 km
  • Champion Chippy0.4 km
  • Harbour City0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheltenham Spa1.7 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury9.7 km
  • Gloucester9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Lipson Road School Stop0.1 km
  • Hester's Way Road0.1 km
  • Hester's Way Road0.1 km
  • Bramley Road0.2 km
  • Dill Avenue0.2 km