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.
ALBION STREET, GL52 2LP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBION STREET, GL52 2LP.
221
35
£ 54,000 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service
Dunalley Primary School
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
Pittville School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: GL522LP · Data under Open Government Licence