GL52 2BY is a sought-after residential area on Prestbury Road, 0.4km from Fairview in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Pittville ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £700k, up 19.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL52 2BY are sourced from Output Area E00112525 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRESTBURY ROAD, GL52 2BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTBURY ROAD, GL52 2BY.
238
45
£ 54,000 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL52 2BY 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. GL52 2BY's low deprivation rank, 55% ownership, and £700k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £700k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 19.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL52 2BY. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 675,000
7 sales · Mean £ 693,928
Detached
£ 600,000
1 sales · Mean £ 600,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL52 2BY has low crime rates — 45 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
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Dunalley Primary School
Pittville School
St John's Church of England Primary School
The Ridge Academy
Battledown Centre for Children and Families
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
Oakwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
118 nearby- The Kiosk0.3 km
- Central Cross Drive Cafe0.3 km
- German Doner Kebab0.9 km
- Havanas Coffee0.2 km
- Holee Cow0.6 km
- + 113 more
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Be More Bob0.6 km
- Best One (Whaddon Food And Wine)0.1 km
- Favourite Beers0.6 km
- Jelly Armchair0.8 km
- Next0.7 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Cheltenham Lawn0.2 km
- Clarence Court Hotel0.4 km
- Badger Towers0.9 km
- The Battledown0.9 km
- Cotswold Grange Hotel And Restaurant0.2 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Kapook Ngein0.9 km
- The Miller / Locked And Loaded0.9 km
- Parklands Community Centre0.5 km
- Dilliwalas At The Swan0.9 km
- The Swan0.9 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Hallowed Grounds0.6 km
- Royal Fish Bar0.5 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- Rogan Josh0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa2.6 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.7 km
- Gloucester12.7 km
Bus Stops
- Whaddon Road0.0 km
- Whaddon Road0.0 km
- Apsley Lodge (school stop)0.1 km
- Pittville Crescent Lane0.1 km
- Pittville Crescent Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: GL522BY · Data under Open Government Licence