GL52 2AX is an active urban area located 0.5km from Pittville in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Pittville ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, GL52 2AX offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 121 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for GL52 2AX are sourced from Output Area E00112510 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GL52 2AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL52 2AX.
223
39
£ 54,000 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL52 2AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
GL52 2AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 18% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL52 2AX. The average age is 39.3. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around GL52 2AX is above average at 121 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Dunalley Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
Pittville School
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
Gloucester Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
152 nearby- The Kiosk0.1 km
- Central Cross Drive Cafe0.5 km
- German Doner Kebab0.7 km
- Havanas Coffee0.3 km
- Holee Cow0.3 km
- + 147 more
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Be More Bob0.3 km
- Best One (Whaddon Food And Wine)0.6 km
- Favourite Beers0.7 km
- Jelly Armchair0.7 km
- Next0.4 km
- + 59 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Cheltenham Lawn0.2 km
- Clarence Court Hotel0.1 km
- Cheltenham Town House0.1 km
- No 38 The Park0.3 km
- The Abbey Town House0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
55 nearby- Kapook Ngein0.7 km
- The Miller / Locked And Loaded0.7 km
- MooMoo0.8 km
- Aquavitae0.7 km
- Bentleys Bar0.6 km
- + 50 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Hallowed Grounds0.7 km
- McDonalds0.4 km
- Rogan Josh0.4 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Cheltenham Kebab And Pizza House0.6 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.1 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa2.1 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.7 km
- Gloucester12.3 km
Bus Stops
- North Place0.0 km
- Clarence Square0.1 km
- North Place Car Park0.1 km
- Holy Trinity Church0.1 km
- Pittville Gates0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: GL522AX · Data under Open Government Licence