GL52 2DN is a sought-after residential area on Prestbury Close, 0.5km from Fairview in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Pittville ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL52, GL52 2DN offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 76% 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £387k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for GL52 2DN are sourced from Output Area E00112522 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRESTBURY CLOSE, GL52 2DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTBURY CLOSE, GL52 2DN.
355
48
£ 54,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL52 2DN 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 2DN's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £387k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £387k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL52 2DN. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 386,000
6 sales · Mean £ 380,083
Detached
£ 350,500
1 sales · Mean £ 350,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL52 2DN has low crime rates — 35 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
Pittville School
Dunalley Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
The Ridge Academy
Oakwood Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
Battledown Centre for Children and Families
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- The Kiosk0.6 km
- Central Cross Drive Cafe0.3 km
- Havanas Coffee0.5 km
- Holee Cow0.9 km
- Rainbowls0.9 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Be More Bob0.9 km
- Best One (Whaddon Food And Wine)0.2 km
- Favourite Beers0.9 km
- One Stop Shop0.8 km
- Welcome0.9 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Cheltenham Lawn0.5 km
- Clarence Court Hotel0.7 km
- Cotswold Grange Hotel And Restaurant0.4 km
- The Portland Guest House0.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Hallowed Grounds0.8 km
- Royal Fish Bar0.4 km
- Brothers Kebab And Pizza0.6 km
- Chop Suey House0.6 km
- Proper Pizza And Pasta0.5 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Parklands Community Centre0.4 km
- Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club0.2 km
- Pieminister At The Sudeley Arms0.6 km
- The Feathered Fish0.7 km
- The Kemble0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
- Lidl1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa2.8 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.5 km
- Gloucester13.0 km
Bus Stops
- Little Cleevemount0.1 km
- Little Cleevemount0.1 km
- Cheltenham Town FC0.2 km
- Simple Fresh0.2 km
- Hine Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL522DN · Data under Open Government Licence