Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

THAMES ROAD, GL52 5PT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THAMES ROAD, GL52 5PT.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences109
Anti-social behaviour50
Vehicle crime21
Shoplifting21
Criminal damage and arson19

school Local Schools

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The Ridge Academy

Good66 pupils0.4 km
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Oakwood Primary School

Good326 pupils0.6 km
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Battledown Centre for Children and Families

Good66 pupils0.7 km
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Pittville School

Good885 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.8 km
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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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Dunalley Primary School

Good417 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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
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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