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GL52 5NY

Mersey Road

Oakley

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Overview

Postcode GL52 5NY 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 2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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
65.4%
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

65.4%

Approximately 65.4% 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 5NY.

Flood risk

Very low

Oakley near GL52 5NY 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL52 5NY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWhaddon Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Whaddon Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
357
Population density
10,625 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
308
86.52%
Other White
30
8.43%
Indian
4
1.12%
Other Asian
4
1.12%
Chinese
2
0.56%
Total population: 356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
93
35.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
18.15%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
16.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.13%
Level 3 (A level)
26
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
73
57.48%
Owns with a mortgage
23
18.11%
Owns outright
10
7.87%
Other social rented
10
7.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.3%
Total households: 127

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 5NY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL52 5NY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Nov 20258, Mersey Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5NZTerracedFreehold£295,000
03 Jul 202638, Whaddon Avenue, Cheltenham, GL52 5NWTerracedFreehold£120,000
16 Dec 202556, Whaddon Avenue, Cheltenham, GL52 5NWTerracedFreehold£270,000
28 Oct 20256, Churn Avenue, Cheltenham, GL52 5PDFlatsLeasehold£80,000
01 Jun 202616, Humber Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5PESemi-DetachedFreehold£315,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL52 5NY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe Ridge AcademyAcademy special sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableBattledown Centre for Children and FamiliesAcademy special converter

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableBerkhampstead SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL52 5NY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express214 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6UJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miWhaddon One StopWhaddon Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5NQWalking directions to Whaddon One Stop
0.2 miSainsbury'sPriors Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5AQWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miLynworth StoresCotswold Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5EHWalking directions to Lynworth Stores
0.5 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 5NY, 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 5NY

Is GL52 5NY (Oakley) safe?

The area around GL52 5NY 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 5NY?

The median sale price around GL52 5NY 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 5NY?

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

How deprived is the area around GL52 5NY?

GL52 5NY 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 5NY (Oakley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cheltenham covering GL52 5NY 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).