Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

WHADDON ROAD, GL52 5LZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHADDON ROAD, GL52 5LZ.

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

242

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL52 5LZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates GL52 5LZ — age 44, 41% ownership, 26% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £330k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 55.0% year-on-year.

home £330,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL52 5LZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Whaddon Road, 0.3km from Fairview in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Oakley ward and the Cheltenham constituency.

Within the GL52 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

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 £330k, up 55.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL52 5LZ are sourced from Output Area E00112471 (shared with 6 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 5LZ. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 313,000

5 sales · Mean £ 321,400

Detached

£ 313,750

10 sales · Mean £ 310,850

Flat

£ 82,500

2 sales · Mean £ 82,500

Terraced

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

GL52 5LZ 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 offences65
Anti-social behaviour59
Vehicle crime27
Shoplifting23
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.5 km
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Dunalley Primary School

Good417 pupils0.6 km
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Pittville School

Good885 pupils0.7 km
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The Ridge Academy

Good66 pupils0.8 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils0.9 km
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Battledown Centre for Children and Families

Good66 pupils0.9 km
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Oakwood Primary School

Good326 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • Boots0.9 km
  • Oxfam1.0 km
  • Primark0.9 km
  • Urban Outfitters1.0 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Badger Towers0.9 km
  • The Battledown0.9 km
  • Cotswold Grange Hotel And Restaurant0.2 km
  • The Portland Guest House0.6 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Parklands Community Centre0.4 km
  • The Hewlett0.9 km
  • Bentleys Bar1.0 km
  • Copa Of Cheltenham1.0 km
  • Cotswold Inn0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Royal Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Simpsons Fish And Chips0.9 km
  • McDonalds1.0 km
  • Rogan Josh0.8 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Costa1.0 km
  • Creams Cafe1.0 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • LA SMOKEHUT0.8 km
  • Lilith's0.8 km
  • + 63 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheltenham Spa2.7 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.7 km
  • Gloucester12.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hine Gardens0.0 km
  • Cheltenham Town FC0.1 km
  • Whaddon Drive0.1 km
  • Whaddon Road0.2 km
  • Whaddon Road0.2 km