GL52 8SY is a sought-after residential area on Snowshill Drive, 0.5km from Bishop's Cleeve in Bishop's Cleeve. Administratively it sits within Cleeve West ward and the Tewkesbury constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k, down 9.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL52 8SY are sourced from Output Area E00114080 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SNOWSHILL DRIVE, GL52 8SY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SNOWSHILL DRIVE, GL52 8SY.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL52 8SY 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GL52 8SY spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 9.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL52 8SY. The average age is 41.2. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 238,000
2 sales · Mean £ 238,000
Semi-Detached
£ 240,000
9 sales · Mean £ 242,333
Detached
£ 400,000
2 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL52 8SY has low crime rates — 26 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
Grangefield Primary School
Cleeve School
Woodmancote School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Compass Group0.5 km
- Costa @ Tesco0.8 km
- Millbrook Creations0.4 km
- Subway0.3 km
- Cotswold Cakes & Bakes Ltd0.4 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Bishops Cleeve Post Office0.4 km
- Davids Of Cleeve0.4 km
- G & S Woodmancote0.8 km
- Gortherington Stores0.8 km
- Gotherington Cross Service Station0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Swallow Inn0.3 km
- Royal Oak0.4 km
- The Kings Head0.1 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl GB Limited0.9 km
- Midcounties Co-Operative0.9 km
- Midcounties Co-op0.8 km
- Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Cleeve Fish Bar0.4 km
- Mr Sings Kitchen0.4 km
- Pan Pizza & Shiraz Balti0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa6.0 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury6.5 km
- Gloucester14.9 km
Bus Stops
- Newdawn Close School stop0.1 km
- Newdawn Close School stop0.1 km
- The Highgrove0.2 km
- The Highgrove0.2 km
- Haycroft Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL528SY · Data under Open Government Licence