GL51 0DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ashlands Road, 0.5km from Hester's Way in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Hesters Way ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL51 0DR is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00112410 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHLANDS ROAD, GL51 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHLANDS ROAD, GL51 0DR.
375
35
£ 39,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL51 0DR 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 0DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 0DR. The average age is 35.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 172,500
1 sales · Mean £ 172,500
Terraced
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GL51 0DR has low crime rates — 37 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
Pate's Grammar School
Hesters Way Primary School
Springbank Primary Academy
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham
Rowanfield Junior School
Rowanfield Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Arle Store1.0 km
- Springbank Stores0.8 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Nisa Local0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Number One Restaurant Food Central0.8 km
- Cheltenham Saracens RFC Ltd0.8 km
- Coronation Cafe0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Biedronki.com0.7 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km
- Iceland Foods0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Panda Kitchen0.8 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.7 km
- Bodrum Kebab0.8 km
- Champion Chippy0.2 km
- Harbour City0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Umbrella0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa1.8 km
- Gloucester9.7 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Oldbury Road0.1 km
- Oldbury Road0.1 km
- Local Shops0.1 km
- Nisa Local0.2 km
- Hester's Way Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL510DR · Data under Open Government Licence