GL52 2DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Prestbury Road, 0.4km from Fairview in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Oakley ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
Day-to-day life in GL52 2DR has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £329k, up 62.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL52 2DR are sourced from Output Area E00112471 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRESTBURY ROAD, GL52 2DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTBURY ROAD, GL52 2DR.
242
44
£ 41,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL52 2DR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates GL52 2DR — age 44, 41% ownership, 26% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £329k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 62.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL52 2DR. The average age is 44.5. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
Terraced
£ 296,250
6 sales · Mean £ 269,583
Detached
£ 249,950
1 sales · Mean £ 249,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL52 2DR has low crime rates — 38 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
Dunalley Primary School
Pittville 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
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- The Kiosk0.6 km
- Central Cross Drive Cafe0.3 km
- Havanas Coffee0.4 km
- Holee Cow0.8 km
- Huffkins Bakery Ltd1.0 km
- + 33 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Be More Bob0.8 km
- Best One (Whaddon Food And Wine)0.1 km
- Favourite Beers0.8 km
- Jelly Armchair1.0 km
- Next0.9 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Cheltenham Lawn0.5 km
- Clarence Court Hotel0.6 km
- Badger Towers0.9 km
- The Battledown0.9 km
- Cotswold Grange Hotel And Restaurant0.3 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Hallowed Grounds0.7 km
- Royal Fish Bar0.3 km
- Simpsons Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Brothers Kebab And Pizza0.5 km
- Chop Suey House0.5 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Parklands Community Centre0.3 km
- The Hewlett1.0 km
- Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club0.2 km
- Pieminister At The Sudeley Arms0.5 km
- Albion House Social Club1.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Marks And Spencer1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa2.8 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.6 km
- Gloucester12.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cheltenham Town FC0.0 km
- Hine Gardens0.1 km
- Whaddon Drive0.1 km
- Whaddon Road0.2 km
- Little Cleevemount0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL522DR · Data under Open Government Licence