GL53 0AS is a safe, established residential area on Meadowsweet Road, 0.9km from Tynings, The in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Shurdington ward and the Tewkesbury constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL53, GL53 0AS offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, down 78.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL53 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00186485 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOWSWEET ROAD, GL53 0AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOWSWEET ROAD, GL53 0AS.
462
31
£ 47,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL53 0AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income 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
GL53 0AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 76% 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 78.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL53 0AS. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 490,000
27 sales · Mean £ 543,168
Semi-Detached
£ 360,995
25 sales · Mean £ 368,517
Flat
£ 92,000
4 sales · Mean £ 92,000
Terraced
£ 314,995
4 sales · Mean £ 308,745
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL53 0AS has low crime rates — 16 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
Warden Hill Primary School
Leckhampton Church of England Primary School
Greatfield Park Primary School
The High School Leckhampton
St James' Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Hatherley And Reddings Cricket Club0.7 km
- Lakeside Cafe1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Norwood Fish Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa2.6 km
- Gloucester9.9 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury13.8 km
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Postcode Profile: GL530AS · Data under Open Government Licence