Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

WITCOMBE PLACE, GL52 2SP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITCOMBE PLACE, GL52 2SP.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 54,000 /yr

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Employed

77%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL52 2SP 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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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

GL52 2SP is a young, economically active community — 77% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 33.8% year-on-year.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, GL52 2SP offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — 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 above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £273k, down 33.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL52 2SP are sourced from Output Area E00112303 (shared with 12 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 2SP. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

77%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 257,000

14 sales · Mean £ 286,662

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

Crime around GL52 2SP is above average at 119 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences251
Shoplifting234
Anti-social behaviour216
Public order63
Criminal damage and arson44

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils0.1 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils0.8 km
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The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great

Outstanding418 pupils0.9 km
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Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service

Outstanding1 pupils1.0 km
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Battledown Centre for Children and Families

Good66 pupils1.2 km
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Dunalley Primary School

Good417 pupils1.2 km
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The Ridge Academy

Good66 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Badger Towers0.8 km
  • The Battledown0.8 km
  • The Abbey Town House0.3 km
  • Citrus Hotel0.3 km
  • Cotswold Grange Hotel And Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

58 nearby
  • Royal Voluntary Service0.6 km
  • Boots0.5 km
  • Cavendish House0.5 km
  • Oxfam0.3 km
  • Primark0.6 km
  • + 53 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

163 nearby
  • Suffolk Rock0.9 km
  • The Meadow Cafe0.9 km
  • Zizzi1.0 km
  • Cafe W0.6 km
  • Costa0.3 km
  • + 158 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Gloucestershire Managed Services0.7 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Oriental Food Store0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Wokswagon China House0.8 km
  • McDonalds0.7 km
  • Rogan Josh0.4 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Brothers Kebab And Pizza0.7 km
  • + 33 more
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Pub, NightClub

58 nearby
  • MooMoo0.5 km
  • Aquavitae0.5 km
  • Bentleys Bar0.2 km
  • Coco0.5 km
  • Copa Of Cheltenham0.5 km
  • + 53 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheltenham Spa2.1 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury11.4 km
  • Gloucester12.2 km

Bus Stops

  • St James Street0.1 km
  • The Vine0.1 km
  • Carlton Street0.2 km
  • Hewlett Road0.2 km
  • The Strand0.2 km