GL52 5PH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mersey Road, 0.3km from Priors Road in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Oakley ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL52 5PH is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5PH are sourced from Output Area E00112465 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERSEY ROAD, GL52 5PH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERSEY ROAD, GL52 5PH.
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£ 41,200 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL52 5PH 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
With 65% social renting, GL52 5PH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 5PH. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL52 5PH has low crime rates — 41 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
Battledown Centre for Children and Families
The Ridge Academy
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
Oakwood Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School
St Mary's Church of England Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Bargain Booze0.0 km
- Best One (Whaddon Food And Wine)0.7 km
- Favourite Beers0.7 km
- Jelly Armchair0.9 km
- One Stop Shop0.9 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Badger Towers0.4 km
- The Battledown0.4 km
- Cotswold Grange Hotel And Restaurant0.7 km
- Abbots B And B0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Parklands Community Centre0.6 km
- The Hewlett0.2 km
- Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club0.7 km
- The Kemble0.8 km
- Cheltenham Cricket Club0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Royal Fish Bar0.5 km
- Simpsons Fish And Chips0.4 km
- Hallowed Grounds0.6 km
- Proper Pizza And Pasta1.0 km
- Fairview Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Havanas Coffee1.0 km
- Rainbowls0.7 km
- Whaddon Youth Centre0.7 km
- Kebaburger1.0 km
- The Curry Corner0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa3.2 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury11.3 km
- Gloucester13.2 km
Bus Stops
- Tesco Superstop school stop0.0 km
- Harp Hill0.1 km
- Harp Hill0.1 km
- James Donovan Court0.2 km
- James Donovan Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL525PH · Data under Open Government Licence