GL52 2QB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pittville Circus Road, 0.3km from Fairview in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Oakley ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
For families considering a move, GL52 2QB represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £95k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 27.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL52 2QB are sourced from Output Area E00112477 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PITTVILLE CIRCUS ROAD, GL52 2QB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PITTVILLE CIRCUS ROAD, GL52 2QB.
272
48
£ 41,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
GL52 2QB is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 27.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL52 2QB. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 85,000
26 sales · Mean £ 96,596
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL52 2QB has low crime rates — 43 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
The Ridge Academy
Battledown Centre for Children and Families
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
Oakwood Primary School
Dunalley Primary School
Pittville School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- Be More Bob0.9 km
- Best One (Whaddon Food And Wine)0.4 km
- Favourite Beers0.6 km
- Jelly Armchair0.8 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Badger Towers0.5 km
- The Battledown0.5 km
- Cheltenham Lawn0.7 km
- Clarence Court Hotel0.9 km
- Cotswold Grange Hotel And Restaurant0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Parklands Community Centre0.4 km
- The Hewlett0.5 km
- Cotswold Inn1.0 km
- Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club0.4 km
- Pieminister At The Sudeley Arms0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Royal Fish Bar0.2 km
- Simpsons Fish And Chips0.6 km
- Rogan Josh1.0 km
- Hallowed Grounds0.5 km
- Brothers Kebab And Pizza0.7 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- LA SMOKEHUT1.0 km
- Lilith's1.0 km
- The Kiosk0.8 km
- Central Cross Drive Cafe0.7 km
- Havanas Coffee0.7 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa2.9 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury11.0 km
- Gloucester13.1 km
Bus Stops
- Berkhampstead School stop0.1 km
- Berhampstead School stop0.1 km
- The Cat and Fiddle0.2 km
- Pittville Circus Road0.2 km
- Pittville Circus Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL522QB · Data under Open Government Licence