GL52 5QY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Clyde Crescent, 0.1km from Whaddon in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Oakley ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL52 5QY is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £238k. 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 5QY are sourced from Output Area E00112475 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLYDE CRESCENT, GL52 5QY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLYDE CRESCENT, GL52 5QY.
377
32
£ 41,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL52 5QY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
GL52 5QY has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 5QY. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 218,000
7 sales · Mean £ 210,642
Semi-Detached
£ 204,000
3 sales · Mean £ 208,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL52 5QY has low crime rates — 44 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
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School
St Mary's Church of England Infant School
Pittville School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Best One (Whaddon Food And Wine)0.6 km
- MFG Cheltenham0.8 km
- Burgage Store0.9 km
- Lynworth Stores (Premier)0.3 km
- One Stop0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Central Cross Drive Cafe0.9 km
- Havanas Coffee1.0 km
- Whaddon Youth Centre0.3 km
- Express Kebab And Pizza0.5 km
- Event Food Courts0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Hallowed Grounds0.9 km
- Proper Pizza And Pasta1.0 km
- Whiskers Coffee Ltd0.8 km
- Take Away Food Centre0.5 km
- The Cardamom House0.5 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Cotswold Grange Hotel And Restaurant0.7 km
- Badger Towers0.9 km
- The Battledown0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club0.4 km
- The Kemble0.9 km
- Parklands Community Centre0.3 km
- The Beehive Inn Prestbury0.7 km
- The Hewlett0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa3.3 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.8 km
- Gloucester13.5 km
Bus Stops
- Windrush Road0.2 km
- Mersey Road0.2 km
- Lynworth Exchange0.2 km
- The Cat and Fiddle0.3 km
- The Cat and Fiddle0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL525QY · Data under Open Government Licence