Postcode GL52 5BD 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 very low crime levels, with around 13.3 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 2.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Westwood Lane Open Space.
Prestbury & Racecourse has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,138 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.
Prestbury & Racecourse has a very low crime rate, with approximately 13.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 5BD.
Prestbury & Racecourse near GL52 5BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cheltenham Spa located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Westwood Lane Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Westwood Lane Open Space |
| 0 mi | Gallops Lane Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Gallops Lane Open Space |
| 0.2 mi | Three Sisters Lane Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Three Sisters Lane Open Space |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Prestbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,775,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £615,000 |
| Flats | 26 | £214,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £423,500 |
| Terraced | 10 | £357,500 |
10 year median price trend in Prestbury
In the GL52 5BD postcode area, located within Prestbury & Racecourse, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL52 5BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wheldon's Budgens | 10 High Street, Cheltenham, GL52 3AS | Walking directions to Wheldon's Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Chiltern Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5JS | Walking directions to Londis |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.