GL53 8JH is a sought-after residential area on Horsefair Street, 0.2km from Crab End in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Charlton Kings ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
For serious buyers, GL53 8JH is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 81% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL53 8JH are sourced from Output Area E00112359 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORSEFAIR STREET, GL53 8JH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORSEFAIR STREET, GL53 8JH.
287
39
£ 59,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL53 8JH 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 8JH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 81% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL53 8JH. The average age is 39.1. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 250,000
2 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL53 8JH has low crime rates — 25 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
Charlton Kings Infants' School
Charlton Kings Junior School
Balcarras School
Glenfall Community Primary School
Naunton Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- East End Services0.9 km
- East End Stores1.0 km
- Forge Newsagents0.1 km
- Peter Jeffries Butchers0.3 km
- Smith And Mann0.3 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- DoubleTree By Hilton0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Charlton Kings Club And Institute0.2 km
- London Inn0.8 km
- The Clock Tower0.8 km
- The Merryfellow Inn0.2 km
- The Royal Hotel0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Beeches Cafe0.4 km
- Brunch Club0.3 km
- Harrison Catering Services At Charlton Kings Infant School0.2 km
- Kings Coffee0.1 km
- Kings Tandoori And Balti Cuisine0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Charlton Kings Tandoori0.1 km
- Shahin's Takeaway Limited0.1 km
- Smart Fish Bar0.1 km
- The Love Food Hub CIC0.2 km
- Italian Milano Pizzeria0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa3.6 km
- Gloucester12.9 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury13.4 km
Bus Stops
- St Mary's Church0.1 km
- Cooper's Court0.1 km
- Cemetery0.2 km
- Cemetery0.2 km
- School Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL538JH · Data under Open Government Licence