Postcode GL52 3LR is located in an urban city, within the Prestbury ward of Cheltenham in the South West region, and forms part of the Prestbury & Racecourse area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Prestbury & Racecourse is £64,556 per year. The nearest station is Cheltenham Spa located about 2.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Apple Orchard Open Space.
Prestbury & Racecourse has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,214 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Prestbury & Racecourse has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Prestbury & Racecourse is £64,556 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL52 3LR.
Prestbury & Racecourse near GL52 3LR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cheltenham Spa located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Apple Orchard Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Apple Orchard Open Space |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £422,000 in Prestbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £2,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £630,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £218,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £417,500 |
| Terraced | 7 | £395,000 |
10 year median price trend in Prestbury
In the GL52 3LR postcode area, located within Prestbury & Racecourse, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL52 3LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Burgage Stores | Linden Avenue, Cheltenham, GL52 3DP | Walking directions to Burgage Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Wheldon's Budgens | 10 High Street, Cheltenham, GL52 3AS | Walking directions to Wheldon's Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Chiltern Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5JS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Lynworth Stores | Cotswold Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5EH | Walking directions to Lynworth Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Cheltenham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GL52 3LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jan Foster
Prestbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Cameron Thomas
Tewkesbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.