Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

LYNWORTH PLACE, GL52 5DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYNWORTH PLACE, GL52 5DY.

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Population

214

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British84.9%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences99
Anti-social behaviour38
Other theft16
Criminal damage and arson14
Vehicle crime14

school Local Schools

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Oakwood Primary School

Good326 pupils0.3 km
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The Ridge Academy

Good66 pupils0.5 km
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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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Pittville School

Good885 pupils0.8 km
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Battledown Centre for Children and Families

Good66 pupils0.9 km
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Dunalley Primary School

Good417 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
fastfood

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

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