GL52 7AF is a sought-after residential area on Sapphire Road, 1.1km from Bishop's Cleeve in Bishop's Cleeve. Administratively it sits within Cleeve West ward and the Tewkesbury constituency.
Day-to-day life in GL52 7AF has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, down 12.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for GL52 7AF are sourced from Output Area E00186429 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SAPPHIRE ROAD, GL52 7AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAPPHIRE ROAD, GL52 7AF.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
GL52 7AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL52 7AF. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 267,500
10 sales · Mean £ 279,450
Detached
£ 341,750
2 sales · Mean £ 341,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL52 7AF has low crime rates — 19 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
Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy
Gotherington Primary School
Grangefield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl GB Limited0.3 km
- Midcounties Co-Operative0.9 km
- Midcounties Co-op0.4 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Kingswood Service Station0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Fat Toni's Pizzeria0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Queens Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Spicelodge Kitchen0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury5.4 km
- Cheltenham Spa7.0 km
- Gloucester15.5 km
Bus Stops
- Farmers' Arms0.2 km
- Greenacre Way0.2 km
- Farmers' Arms0.2 km
- Vale Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GL527AF · Data under Open Government Licence