Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

IDSALL DRIVE, GL52 3BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IDSALL DRIVE, GL52 3BX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

279

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 59,100 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL52 3BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Average age 58, 83% owned. GL52 3BX is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £612k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 4.0% year-on-year.

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

GL52 3BX is a sought-after residential area on Idsall Drive, 0.2km from Prestbury in Prestbury (Cheltenham). Administratively it sits within Prestbury ward and the Tewkesbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL52, GL52 3BX offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The 58 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £612k, down 4.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for GL52 3BX are sourced from Output Area E00112543 (shared with 20 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 3BX. The average age is 57.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 518,000

7 sales · Mean £ 531,428

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

GL52 3BX has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School

Good266 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Church of England Infant School

Good177 pupils0.6 km
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Oakwood Primary School

Good326 pupils0.8 km
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The Ridge Academy

Good66 pupils1.3 km
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Pittville School

Good885 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Prestbury Stores Londis0.2 km
  • Waghornes Butcher0.1 km
  • Burgage Store0.6 km
  • MFG Cheltenham0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Beehive Inn Prestbury0.6 km
  • The Royal Oak0.5 km
  • The Plough Inn0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Kings Arms0.2 km
  • Penny Blacks0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Whiskers Coffee Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheltenham Spa4.5 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.3 km
  • Gloucester14.6 km

Bus Stops

  • War Memorial0.1 km
  • War Memorial0.1 km
  • United Reformed Church0.3 km
  • United Reformed Church0.3 km
  • Shaw Green School stop0.3 km