GL52 2DP is a sought-after residential area on Prestbury Road, 0.5km from Cleevemount in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Pittville ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
For serious buyers, GL52 2DP is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 14.0% year-on-year. 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 2DP are sourced from Output Area E00112522 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRESTBURY ROAD, GL52 2DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTBURY ROAD, GL52 2DP.
355
48
£ 54,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL52 2DP 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 2DP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £280k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £280k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 14.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL52 2DP. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 245,000
14 sales · Mean £ 241,999
Semi-Detached
£ 227,000
3 sales · Mean £ 230,666
Detached
£ 287,500
4 sales · Mean £ 288,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL52 2DP has low crime rates — 33 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
Oakwood Primary School
The Ridge Academy
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School
St Mary's Church of England Infant School
Battledown Centre for Children and Families
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- The Kiosk0.8 km
- Central Cross Drive Cafe0.4 km
- Havanas Coffee0.7 km
- Whaddon Youth Centre0.8 km
- Express Kebab And Pizza0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Best One (Whaddon Food And Wine)0.4 km
- One Stop Shop1.0 km
- MFG Cheltenham1.0 km
- Burgage Store0.9 km
- Clarence Stores0.8 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Cheltenham Lawn0.7 km
- Clarence Court Hotel0.9 km
- Cotswold Grange Hotel And Restaurant0.6 km
- The Portland Guest House0.9 km
- Cheltenham Town House0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Hallowed Grounds1.0 km
- Brothers Kebab And Pizza0.8 km
- Chop Suey House0.8 km
- Proper Pizza And Pasta0.7 km
- Whiskers Coffee Ltd0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club0.2 km
- Pieminister At The Sudeley Arms0.8 km
- The Feathered Fish0.9 km
- The Kemble0.8 km
- Baxter Storey At Pittville Student Union0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Midcounties Co-operative0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa3.0 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.4 km
- Gloucester13.2 km
Bus Stops
- Simple Fresh0.0 km
- Simple Fresh0.0 km
- Chelbury Mews0.2 km
- Overbrook Drive0.2 km
- Little Cleevemount0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL522DP · Data under Open Government Licence