Postcode Analysis Tewkesbury, South West

WAYWARD LAD CLOSE, GL52 5FJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAYWARD LAD CLOSE, GL52 5FJ.

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Population

591

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 54,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL52 5FJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

GL52 5FJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £375k, 77% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 4.0% year-on-year.

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

GL52 5FJ is a sought-after residential area on Wayward Lad Close, 0.4km from Noverton in Prestbury (Cheltenham). Administratively it sits within Cleeve Hill ward and the Tewkesbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL52, GL52 5FJ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, up 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 5FJ are sourced from Output Area E00114053 (shared with 22 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 5FJ. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.0%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 320,000

7 sales · Mean £ 298,714

Flat

£ 80,000

1 sales · Mean £ 80,000

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

GL52 5FJ has low crime rates — 9 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 offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School

Good266 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Church of England Infant School

Good177 pupils0.9 km
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Oakwood Primary School

Good326 pupils1.2 km
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The Ridge Academy

Good66 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Prestbury Stores Londis0.7 km
  • Waghornes Butcher0.6 km
  • MFG Cheltenham0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Beehive Inn Prestbury0.9 km
  • The Plough Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Kings Arms0.7 km
  • Penny Blacks0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheltenham Spa4.9 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.6 km
  • Gloucester15.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Desert Orchid Road0.2 km
  • Desert Orchid Road0.2 km
  • Roberts Road0.2 km
  • Roberts Road0.3 km
  • Finchcroft Lane0.3 km