GL52 2HY is a mixed residential area on Selkirk Street, 0.3km from Fairview in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Pittville ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL52 2HY is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £735k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL52 2HY are sourced from Output Area E00112512 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SELKIRK STREET, GL52 2HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SELKIRK STREET, GL52 2HY.
216
42
£ 54,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL52 2HY 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
With 38% social renting, GL52 2HY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL52 2HY. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 735,000
1 sales · Mean £ 735,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around GL52 2HY is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
Dunalley Primary School
Pittville School
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
Battledown Centre for Children and Families
The Ridge Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
145 nearby- The Kiosk0.3 km
- Central Cross Drive Cafe0.5 km
- German Doner Kebab0.6 km
- Havanas Coffee0.1 km
- Holee Cow0.3 km
- + 140 more
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Be More Bob0.4 km
- Best One (Whaddon Food And Wine)0.4 km
- Favourite Beers0.5 km
- Jelly Armchair0.6 km
- Next0.5 km
- + 55 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Cheltenham Lawn0.2 km
- Clarence Court Hotel0.4 km
- Cheltenham Town House0.2 km
- No 38 The Park0.4 km
- The Abbey Town House0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
51 nearby- Kapook Ngein0.7 km
- The Miller / Locked And Loaded0.7 km
- MooMoo0.8 km
- Aquavitae0.8 km
- Bentleys Bar0.6 km
- + 46 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Hallowed Grounds0.5 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- Rogan Josh0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Cheltenham Kebab And Pizza House0.9 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa2.4 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.8 km
- Gloucester12.5 km
Bus Stops
- Portland Square0.1 km
- Pittville Circus0.1 km
- Pittville Gates0.2 km
- Apsley Lodge (school stop)0.2 km
- Pittville Gates0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL522HY · Data under Open Government Licence