42,962TOTAL POPULATION
19,124HOUSEHOLDS
3.1%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£44,720AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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GL52 POSTCODE REGION

Gloucester (GL52)

The GL52 postcode area is located in the Gloucester postcode town region, within the county of Gloucestershire, and contains a total of 1965 individual postcodes.

There are 47 electoral wards in the GL52 postcode area, including Badminton, Berkeley, Blakeney, Cheltenham, Chipping Campden, Cinderford, Cirencester, Coleford, Drybrook, Dursley, Dymock, Fairford, Gloucester, Lechlade, Longhope, Lydbrook, Lydney, Mitcheldean, Moreton-In-Marsh, Newent, Newnham, Ruardean, Stonehouse, Stroud, Tetbury, Tewkesbury, Westbury-On-Severn, Wotton-Under-Edge which come under the local authority of the Cheltenham Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 33% of people in GL52 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of GL52 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The GL52 postcode covers the town of Cheltenham in the Gloucestershire district of England, located in the South West of the country. It stretches across the suburbs of Swindon Village, Pittville and Leckhampton.

Cheltenham has been a popular destination since the 18th century due to its association with the royal family. It is also the home of Cheltenham Racecourse, the oldest racecourse in the UK. The town centre has a selection of shops, restaurants and bars, along with a number of transport links, including a train station.

The postcode is an important region for education, with a number of schools, such as Bournside School, Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Ladies' College, located in the district.

The area has a range of amenities, including parks, historical sites like Sandford Parks Lido and destinations such as Cheltenham Gold Cup.

The most populated area of GL52 is Swindon Village, which houses over 3,000 people. The rural, peaceful atmosphere of Pittville is a contrast to Swindon, and is a haven for those looking for a slower pace of life.

The district of GL52 is a desirable location with plenty to offer. It's home to a vibrant culture and its proximity to the Cotswolds makes it a great choice for many people. From its traditional market towns to its modern amenities, there's something for everyone.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in GL52 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 33%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 18%DE

According to census records, 33% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 91%WHITE
  • 9%NON-WHITE

91% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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GL52Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire

The county of Gloucestershire

GL52 is located in the county of Gloucestershire, in England.

Gloucestershire has a total population of 900,800, making it the 23rd largest county in the UK.

Gloucestershire has a total area of 1216 square miles, and a population density of 285 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Gloucestershire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeGL52
Postal TownGloucester
MSOA NameCheltenham 008
LSOA NameCheltenham 008E
CountyGloucestershire
RegionGloucestershire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCheltenham
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

GL52 Electoral Wards

The postal region of GL52, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Alstone
Alstone
Arle
Battledown
Bengrove
Benhall
Bishop's Cleeve
Bournside
Brockhampton
Cheltenham
Claydon
Cleeve Hill
Dixton
Elmstone Hardwicke
Fairview
Fiddington
Fiddler's Green
Gotherington
Ham
Hatherley
Hesters Way
Homedowns
Kingsditch
Lansdown
Lynworth
Marle Hill
Natton
Noverton
Oakley
Oxenton
Pittville
Prescott
Prestbury
Rowanfield
Ryeworth
Southam
Springbank
Stanley Pontlarge
St Mark's
Stoke Orchard
St Peter's
Swindon
The Park
Uckington
Whaddon
Woodmancote
Woolstone
Wymans Brook
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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