GL52 2BQ is a sought-after residential area on Pittville Lawn, 0.3km from Pittville in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Pittville ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL52, GL52 2BQ offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
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 £322k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL52 2BQ are sourced from Output Area E00112519 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PITTVILLE LAWN, GL52 2BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PITTVILLE LAWN, GL52 2BQ.
255
49
£ 54,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL52 2BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
GL52 2BQ is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL52 2BQ. The average age is 49.1. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 296,000
4 sales · Mean £ 299,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL52 2BQ has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dunalley Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Pittville School
St John's Church of England Primary School
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
The Ridge Academy
Oakwood Primary School
Battledown Centre for Children and Families
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Parklands Community Centre0.7 km
- Yates1.0 km
- Bentleys Bar0.9 km
- Coco1.0 km
- Copa Of Cheltenham0.9 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Royal Fish Bar0.7 km
- Cheltenham Kebab And Pizza House0.9 km
- Havanas Burgers And Shakes1.0 km
- Mr Souvlaki0.9 km
- Roosters Peri Peri0.9 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
117 nearby- Eurasia Restaurant1.0 km
- Board N Bites1.0 km
- Bombay & Co Express0.9 km
- Bombay And Co0.9 km
- Go Peri0.9 km
- + 112 more
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Cotswold News And Cigar0.9 km
- Family Shopper0.8 km
- St Pauls Store0.7 km
- The Cutlery Commission Ltd0.9 km
- Up And Running0.8 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Cotswold Grange Hotel And Restaurant0.4 km
- The Portland Guest House0.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.6 km
- Thyme Restaurant0.7 km
- Cheltenham Lawn0.2 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa2.5 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.5 km
- Gloucester12.6 km
Bus Stops
- Pittville Crescent Lane0.1 km
- Pittville Crescent Lane0.2 km
- Malden Road0.2 km
- Anlaby Court0.2 km
- Whaddon Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL522BQ · Data under Open Government Licence