GL54 5QB is a safe, established residential area on Orchard Road, 0.6km from Winchcombe in Winchcombe. Administratively it sits within Winchcombe ward and the Tewkesbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL54 5QB is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k, down 19.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL54 5QB are sourced from Output Area E00114223 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD ROAD, GL54 5QB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD ROAD, GL54 5QB.
354
39
£ 50,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL54 5QB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 49% social renting, GL54 5QB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 19.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL54 5QB. The average age is 39.3. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 345,000
8 sales · Mean £ 362,312
Detached
£ 400,000
4 sales · Mean £ 415,286
Terraced
£ 353,500
2 sales · Mean £ 353,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL54 5QB has low crime rates — 21 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
Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School
Winchcombe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Vale & Hills- Family Butchers0.6 km
- Convenience Winchcombe Limited0.5 km
- Dhillon Stores0.1 km
- John Keeling0.6 km
- JUST InCASE0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Blair House - Bed And Breakfast0.4 km
- The Lodge0.7 km
- White Hart Inn0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Lion Inn0.5 km
- Plaisterers Arms0.6 km
- The Corner Cupboard Inn0.4 km
- Winchcombe Conservative Working Men's Club0.6 km
- Winchcombe Cricket Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Lion Inn0.5 km
- 5 North Street0.6 km
- Encounter Church0.4 km
- The Greasiest Spoon0.6 km
- Wesley House Restaurant0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Bit Of Nosh Trading As Laytons Fish And Chips0.6 km
- Winchcombe Cantonese Takeaway0.6 km
- North's Bakery0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.5 km
- Cheltenham Spa10.9 km
- Evesham16.1 km
Bus Stops
- Barnmeadow Road0.2 km
- Barnmeadow Road0.2 km
- Community Centre School stop0.2 km
- Community Centre School stop0.2 km
- Library0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL545QB · Data under Open Government Licence