GL52 5DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lynworth Place, 0.3km from Lynworth in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Oakley ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL52 5DY is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for GL52 5DY are sourced from Output Area E00112481 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LYNWORTH PLACE, GL52 5DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYNWORTH PLACE, GL52 5DY.
214
47
£ 41,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL52 5DY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 62% of tenure in GL52 5DY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL52 5DY. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 250,750
2 sales · Mean £ 250,750
Terraced
£ 250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 256,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL52 5DY has low crime rates — 38 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
Oakwood Primary School
The Ridge Academy
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School
St Mary's Church of England Infant School
Pittville School
Battledown Centre for Children and Families
Dunalley Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- Prestbury Stores Londis0.9 km
- MFG Cheltenham0.7 km
- Burgage Store0.7 km
- Lynworth Stores (Premier)0.1 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Parklands Community Centre0.3 km
- The Beehive Inn Prestbury0.6 km
- The Hewlett0.9 km
- Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club0.4 km
- The Royal Oak0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- The Kings Arms0.9 km
- Express Kebab And Pizza0.8 km
- Penny Blacks0.9 km
- Whaddon Youth Centre0.4 km
- Cheltenham Trust1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Royal Fish Bar0.4 km
- Simpsons Fish And Chips0.7 km
- Whiskers Coffee Ltd0.6 km
- Ocean Fayre Fish Bar0.1 km
- Wild Bean Cafe M&S Simply Food0.6 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Cotswold Grange Hotel And Restaurant0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa3.4 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.6 km
- Gloucester13.5 km
Bus Stops
- Lynworth Exchange0.1 km
- Welland Lodge Road0.2 km
- Chelbury Mews0.3 km
- Welland Court0.3 km
- Welland Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL525DY · Data under Open Government Licence