Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

ALBION STREET, GL52 2LP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBION STREET, GL52 2LP.

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Population

221

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 54,000 /yr

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Employed

76%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: GL52 2LP 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. GL52 2LP combines 76% economic activity with a 35-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL52 2LP is an active urban area on Albion Street, 0.7km from Fairview in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within All Saints ward and the Cheltenham constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (195 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for GL52 2LP are sourced from Output Area E00186385 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL52 2LP. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.9%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

76%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Crime rates near GL52 2LP are high at 195 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.

Violence and sexual offences458
Anti-social behaviour447
Shoplifting340
Public order103
Other theft72

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.3 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils0.4 km
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The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great

Outstanding418 pupils0.6 km
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Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service

Outstanding1 pupils0.8 km
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Dunalley Primary School

Good417 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils1.2 km
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Pittville School

Good885 pupils1.2 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Outstanding219 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

66 nearby
  • Cotswold News And Cigar0.3 km
  • Family Shopper0.4 km
  • St Pauls Store0.7 km
  • The Cutlery Commission Ltd0.3 km
  • Up And Running0.4 km
  • + 61 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

58 nearby
  • FOUR CATS0.5 km
  • Home And Botanic0.6 km
  • Imperial Haus0.5 km
  • Prezzo0.6 km
  • The Tavern0.5 km
  • + 53 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

166 nearby
  • Board N Bites0.4 km
  • Bombay & Co Express0.5 km
  • Bombay And Co0.6 km
  • Go Peri0.5 km
  • Happy Garden0.6 km
  • + 161 more
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Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Cheltenham Kebab And Pizza House0.5 km
  • East India Cafe0.6 km
  • Havanas Burgers And Shakes0.6 km
  • Mr Souvlaki0.3 km
  • Roosters Peri Peri0.5 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Oriental Food Store0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • The Abbey Town House0.6 km
  • Citrus Hotel0.5 km
  • Alice Guest House1.0 km
  • Cotswold Grange Hotel And Restaurant0.6 km
  • The Portland Guest House0.3 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheltenham Spa2.0 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.9 km
  • Gloucester12.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Pittville Street0.0 km
  • Pittville Street0.1 km
  • Pittville Street0.1 km
  • John Lewis0.1 km
  • Pittville Street0.1 km