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GL52 5NW

Whaddon Avenue

Oakley

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Overview

Postcode GL52 5NW is located in an urban city, within the Oakley ward of Cheltenham in the South West region, and forms part of the Oakley area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oakley is £44,628 per year. The nearest station is Cheltenham Spa, about 1.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Whaddon Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
28.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Oakley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,820 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Oakley has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.9%

Approximately 28.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Oakley is £44,628 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL52 5NW.

Flood risk

Very low

Oakley near GL52 5NW has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cheltenham Spa located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL52 5NW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWhaddon Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Whaddon Recreation Ground
0.5 miPittville Circus Roundabout Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Pittville Circus Roundabout Open Space

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
8,795.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.87(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.92(+40%)
Vehicle crime
10.46(+261%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.58(-14%)
Public order
4.88(-25%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
87.5%
Other White
21
6.25%
Other Asian
7
2.08%
Irish
6
1.79%
Indian
4
1.19%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
28.63%
Level 4+ (Degree)
75
28.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.83%
Level 3 (A level)
30
11.45%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
37.04%
Social rents from council
37
27.41%
Owns outright
33
24.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.67%
Shared ownership
2
1.48%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Oakley

Median price£285,000
Price per sq ft£314
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£216K – £345K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £314 per square foot) in Oakley area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oakley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£536,450£586
Semi-Detached29£325,000£329
Terraced19£270,000£305
Flats17£194,000£281

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oakley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£338,750£115,000£210,000£180,000
2017£282,500£163,000£210,000£198,000
2018£425,000£138,000£230,834£190,100
2019£309,250£150,000£213,500£186,000
2020£387,000£146,500£232,500£189,000
2021£407,500£161,000£245,000£230,000
2022£435,000£167,500£291,750£264,000
2023£480,000£160,500£282,500£259,500
2024£390,000£112,500£325,000£260,500
2025£610,725£215,000£315,000£278,000
2026£180,000£330,000£237,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oakley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192£238£226
2017£243£237£238£206
2018£272£218£265£217
2019£238£235£236£240
2020£386£219£251£239
2021£329£264£274£244
2022£334£249£320£272
2023£345£295£310£280
2024£390£199£297£294
2025£493£289£328£294
2026£265£314£257
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oakley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL52 5NW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL52 5NW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 202638, Whaddon Avenue, Cheltenham, GL52 5NWTerracedFreehold£120,000
16 Dec 202556, Whaddon Avenue, Cheltenham, GL52 5NWTerracedFreehold£270,000
12 Nov 20258, Mersey Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5NZTerracedFreehold£295,000
06 Mar 20266, Bell View Close, Cheltenham, GL52 5LESemi-DetachedFreehold£355,000
04 Jul 202553, Cleeve View Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000

Schools

In the GL52 5NW postcode area, located within Oakley, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL52 5NW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableBerkhampstead SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableBattledown Centre for Children and FamiliesAcademy special converter

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableThe Ridge AcademyAcademy special sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of GL52 5NW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL52 5NW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express214 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6UJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miWhaddon One StopWhaddon Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5NQWalking directions to Whaddon One Stop
0.3 miSainsbury'sPriors Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5AQWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miLynworth StoresCotswold Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5EHWalking directions to Lynworth Stores
0.4 miM&S Simply Food80-86 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham, GL52 2DJWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheltenham district.

Band A£1,580
Band B£1,843
Band C£2,106
Band D£2,370
Band E£2,896
Band F£3,423
Band G£3,949
Band H£4,739

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for GL52 5NW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alisha Chloe-Marie Lewis

Oakley - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Max Wilkinson

Cheltenham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictCheltenhamE07000078
Parliamentary ConstituencyCheltenhamE14001161
WardOakleyE05015713
ParishCheltenham, unparished areaE43000255
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)OakleyE02004605
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheltenham 006CE01022133
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about GL52 5NW

Is GL52 5NW (Oakley) safe?

The area around GL52 5NW records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near GL52 5NW?

The median sale price around GL52 5NW in Oakley is £285,000 (about £314 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL52 5NW?

There are 12 schools close to GL52 5NW, including Berkhampstead School, Battledown Centre for Children and Families and The Ridge Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GL52 5NW?

GL52 5NW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,820 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL52 5NW (Oakley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cheltenham covering GL52 5NW is Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Alisha Chloe-Marie Lewis (Liberal Democrats).