GL53 8NX is a sought-after residential area on Beeches Road, 0.2km from Little Herbert's in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Charlton Kings ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL53, GL53 8NX offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £433k, up 41.6% 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 GL53 8NX are sourced from Output Area E00112363 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECHES ROAD, GL53 8NX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECHES ROAD, GL53 8NX.
245
51
£ 59,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL53 8NX 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.
Area Character
GL53 8NX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £433k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £433k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 41.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL53 8NX. The average age is 51.4. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 385,000
4 sales · Mean £ 410,000
Detached
£ 580,000
1 sales · Mean £ 580,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL53 8NX has low crime rates — 12 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
Balcarras School
Charlton Kings Junior School
Charlton Kings Infants' School
Glenfall Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- East End Services0.7 km
- East End Stores0.7 km
- Forge Newsagents0.8 km
- Peter Jeffries Butchers0.8 km
- Dunkertons Cider0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- DoubleTree By Hilton0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Charlton Kings Club And Institute0.8 km
- Lilleybrook Golf Club (Cheltenham) Ltd0.9 km
- The Clock Tower0.7 km
- The Merryfellow Inn0.8 km
- The Royal Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Beeches Cafe0.5 km
- Brunch Club0.7 km
- Harrison Catering Services At Charlton Kings Infant School0.9 km
- Kings Coffee0.8 km
- Moosh0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Charlton Kings Tandoori0.8 km
- Shahin's Takeaway Limited0.8 km
- Smart Fish Bar0.8 km
- The Love Food Hub CIC0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa4.5 km
- Gloucester13.5 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Ash Close0.1 km
- Cherry Avenue0.1 km
- Cherry Avenue0.2 km
- Larch Close0.3 km
- Maple Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL538NX · Data under Open Government Licence