GL52 5PT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thames Road, 0.3km from Whaddon in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Oakley ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL52 5PT 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. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £182k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL52 5PT are sourced from Output Area E00112473 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THAMES ROAD, GL52 5PT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THAMES ROAD, GL52 5PT.
301
37
£ 41,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL52 5PT 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 45% of tenure in GL52 5PT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL52 5PT. The average age is 36.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 182,000
1 sales · Mean £ 182,000
Semi-Detached
£ 163,250
2 sales · Mean £ 163,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL52 5PT has low crime rates — 45 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
The Ridge Academy
Oakwood Primary School
Battledown Centre for Children and Families
Pittville School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School
St Mary's Church of England Infant School
Dunalley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- The Kiosk0.9 km
- Central Cross Drive Cafe0.7 km
- Havanas Coffee0.8 km
- Rainbowls0.9 km
- Whaddon Youth Centre0.5 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Best One (Whaddon Food And Wine)0.4 km
- Favourite Beers0.9 km
- One Stop Shop0.9 km
- Welcome1.0 km
- Bargain Booze0.5 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Cheltenham Lawn0.8 km
- Badger Towers0.8 km
- The Battledown0.8 km
- Cotswold Grange Hotel And Restaurant0.5 km
- The Portland Guest House1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Hallowed Grounds0.8 km
- Royal Fish Bar0.1 km
- Simpsons Fish And Chips0.6 km
- Brothers Kebab And Pizza0.9 km
- Chop Suey House0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Parklands Community Centre0.1 km
- The Beehive Inn Prestbury0.9 km
- The Hewlett0.6 km
- Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club0.2 km
- Pieminister At The Sudeley Arms0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa3.1 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.8 km
- Gloucester13.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Cat and Fiddle0.1 km
- The Cat and Fiddle0.1 km
- Wyman's Road0.2 km
- Mersey Road0.2 km
- Windrush Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL525PT · Data under Open Government Licence