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About

Oakley is a residential neighbourhood in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, made up largely of post-war housing and short terraces. The area has a small commercial cluster with shops and a convenience store, plus a primary school and a community hall that host weekday activities. Short residential streets and a number of cul-de-sacs give the layout a settled, domestic feel. Local bus routes link Oakley with the town centre and surrounding suburbs, so daily errands and commuting are straightforward without relying on a car.

Community life in Oakley is centred on its playing fields and allotments, where junior football teams and gardening plots share nearby space. Pockets of mature hedgerow and a few surviving farm boundary lines hint at the land’s former use before housing arrived. Neighbourhood groups organise seasonal events and litter picks from the community hall, and small volunteer projects maintain planters and the allotment paths, keeping activity focused close to residential streets rather than on larger town attractions.

Area overview

On average Oakley has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Oakley is £44,628 per year. There are 2 schools in Oakley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Oakley is home to around 5,869 people, with a population density of about 4,245.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
34.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Oakley Population
5,869
Population density
4,245.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.09(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.94(+34%)
Vehicle crime
8.52(+194%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.11(-21%)
Public order
4.94(-24%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,009
85.35%
Other White
328
5.59%
Indian
122
2.08%
Other Asian
56
0.95%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
42
0.72%
Total population: 5,869

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,247
27.17%
No qualifications
1,155
25.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
647
14.1%
Level 3 (A level)
611
13.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
549
11.96%
Total 16+ residents: 4,590

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
683
27.69%
Owns with a mortgage
678
27.48%
Owns outright
610
24.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
294
11.92%
Other social rented
144
5.84%
Total households: 2,467

Property prices in Oakley

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £286,000 in Oakley area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £685,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Oakley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oakley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached3£536,450£5,756
Flats15£208,000£3,116
Semi-Detached28£318,725£3,478
Terraced19£281,000£3,073

10 years median price trend in Oakley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakley.

All postcodes in Oakley

GL525JZ

Salamanca Road

GL525EG

Bowen Close

GL522QW

Queensholme Mews

GL525PZ

Severn Road

GL525AN

Priors Road

GL525PL

Newland Court

GL525DS

Mendip Close

GL522QH

Pittville Circus Road

GL522GD

Pittville Circus Road

GL525LD

Ladysmith Road

GL525PP

Wymans Road

GL525JR

Bouncers Lane

GL525NA

Whaddon Road

GL525HL

Chiltern Road

GL525LU

Robins Close

GL525NJ

Cleeve View Road

GL525EY

Cromwell Road

GL525ET

Cromwell Road

GL525QG

Isbourne Road

GL525PY

Severn Road

GL525DX

Mendip Road

GL525QJ

Clyde Crescent

GL525JL

Priors Road

GL525DW

Cromwell Road

GL525HE

Pennine Road

GL525QA

Severn Road

GL525JJ

Priors Road

GL525JG

Bouncers Lane

GL525EW

Cromwell Road

GL525QS

Cam Road

GL525PS

Colne Avenue

GL525ER

Cromwell Road

GL525JX

Imjin Road

GL525PG

Humber Road

GL525LB

Salamanca Road

GL525HG

Cheviot Road

GL525PU

Thames Road

GL525NS

Whaddon Road

GL522DU

Prestbury Road

GL525LA

Salamanca Road

GL522QG

Westbourne Drive

GL525PB

Avon Road

GL525LH

Ladysmith Road

GL525JW

Bouncers Lane

GL526UQ

Hewlett Road

GL525EN

Bredon Walk

GL525LQ

Ladysmith Road

GL525QP

Chelt Road

GL525LF

Burma Avenue

GL525AR

Priors Road

GL525AW

Priors Road

GL525QH

Clyde Crescent

GL525PX

Severn Road

GL525NW

Whaddon Avenue

GL522QR

Pittville Circus Road

GL525QD

Clyde Crescent

GL525EA

Lynworth Place

GL525NH

Cleeve View Road

GL525PT

Thames Road

GL525EB

Mendip Road

GL525ND

Whaddon Court

GL525JT

Bouncer's Lane

GL525NF

Whaddon Road

GL525JY

Kimberley Walk

GL522QQ

Westbourne Drive

GL525NN

Whaddon Avenue

GL525JH

Oakley

GL525LG

Alexandria Walk

GL525QF

Clyde Crescent

GL525PA

Avon Road

GL525HB

Pennine Road

GL525QN

Dart Road

GL523ES

Prestbury Road

GL525EQ

Mendip Road

GL525NL

Whaddon Road

GL525AS

Priors Road

GL522DR

Prestbury Road

GL525AP

Priors Road

GL525EP

Cromwell Road

GL522QP

Pittville Circus Road

GL525EH

Cotswold Road

GL525ES

Cromwell Road

GL525QZ

Clyde Crescent

GL525DU

Cromwell Road

GL525EL

Cotswold Road

GL525LZ

Whaddon Road

GL525QR

Chelt Road

GL525NB

Whaddon Drive

GL525PN

Dewberry Close

GL525PD

Churn Avenue

GL525DY

Lynworth Place

GL525NP

Whaddon Road

GL526UJ

Hewlett Road

GL525NX

Whaddon Road

GL522DT

Prestbury Road

GL525QU

Cam Road

GL525JQ

Chiltern Road

GL525HW

Pennine Road

GL525NZ

Mersey Road

GL525LJ

Somme Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.