Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

THE SPINDLES, GL53 0QD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SPINDLES, GL53 0QD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

319

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 61,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL53 0QD 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

GL53 0QD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £665k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

GL53 0QD is a sought-after residential area on The Spindles, 0.8km from Chargrove in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Leckhampton ward and the Cheltenham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL53, GL53 0QD offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £665k. 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 GL53 0QD are sourced from Output Area E00112462 (shared with 8 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 GL53 0QD. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 665,000

3 sales · Mean £ 668,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

GL53 0QD has low crime rates — 9 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 offences10
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary5
Public order2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Warden Hill Primary School

Good417 pupils0.5 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School

Outstanding417 pupils0.9 km
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Greatfield Park Primary School

Good230 pupils0.9 km
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The High School Leckhampton

121 pupils0.9 km
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Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1707 pupils1.1 km
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Leckhampton Church of England Primary School

Good570 pupils1.1 km
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Belmont School

Outstanding170 pupils1.2 km
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Bettridge School

Good148 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Grandvilles0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Greatfield0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Sardar's Cafe0.6 km
  • Hatherley And Reddings Cricket Club0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative Limited0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Norwood Fish Bar0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheltenham Spa2.1 km
  • Gloucester9.8 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury13.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Farmfield Road0.2 km
  • Kidnappers' Lane0.2 km
  • Chelmsford Avenue0.3 km
  • St Albans Close0.3 km
  • Lincoln Avenue0.4 km