GL52 2JW is a mixed residential area on Union Street, 0.3km from Fairview in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Pittville ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
For families considering a move, GL52 2JW represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, down 42.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL52 2JW are sourced from Output Area E00112513 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UNION STREET, GL52 2JW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNION STREET, GL52 2JW.
253
40
£ 54,000 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL52 2JW 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 2JW is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 42.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL52 2JW. The average age is 39.8. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 386,500
3 sales · Mean £ 354,666
Terraced
£ 252,000
6 sales · Mean £ 240,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around GL52 2JW is moderate at 76 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. 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
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
Pittville School
Battledown Centre for Children and Families
The Ridge Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
144 nearby- The Kiosk0.4 km
- Central Cross Drive Cafe0.6 km
- German Doner Kebab0.5 km
- Havanas Coffee0.3 km
- Holee Cow0.3 km
- + 139 more
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Be More Bob0.3 km
- Best One (Whaddon Food And Wine)0.4 km
- Favourite Beers0.3 km
- Jelly Armchair0.5 km
- Next0.4 km
- + 54 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Cheltenham Lawn0.3 km
- Clarence Court Hotel0.5 km
- Cheltenham Town House0.3 km
- No 38 The Park0.6 km
- The Abbey Town House0.7 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- Kapook Ngein0.5 km
- The Miller / Locked And Loaded0.6 km
- MooMoo0.8 km
- Aquavitae0.7 km
- Bentleys Bar0.5 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Hallowed Grounds0.4 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- Rogan Josh0.4 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Cheltenham Kebab And Pizza House0.9 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.3 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa2.3 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.9 km
- Gloucester12.5 km
Bus Stops
- Robert Harvey House0.2 km
- Pittville Gates0.2 km
- Portland Square0.3 km
- Fairview Road0.3 km
- Pittville Circus0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL522JW · Data under Open Government Licence