Postcode GL52 5QE 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 moderate crime levels, with around 65.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Oakley is £44,628 per year. The nearest station is Cheltenham Spa located about 2.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Whaddon Recreation Ground.
Oakley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,439 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Oakley has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.6% 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.
The average income per household in Oakley is £44,628 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL52 5QE.
Oakley near GL52 5QE has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cheltenham Spa located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Whaddon Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Whaddon Recreation Ground |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £536,450 | £5,756 |
| Flats | 15 | £208,000 | £3,116 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £318,725 | £3,478 |
| Terraced | 19 | £281,000 | £3,073 |
10 year median price trend in Oakley
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL52 5QE.
In the GL52 5QE postcode area, located within Oakley, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL52 5QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Whaddon One Stop | Whaddon Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5NQ | Walking directions to Whaddon One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 214 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6UJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lynworth Stores | Cotswold Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5EH | Walking directions to Lynworth Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Priors Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5AQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 116 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham, GL52 2DP | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 5QE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alisha Chloe-Marie Lewis
Oakley - Elected 7 May 2026
Max Wilkinson
Cheltenham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL52 5QE 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.
The median sale price around GL52 5QE in Oakley is £286,000 (about £3,383 per square metre) based on 65 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to GL52 5QE, including The Ridge Academy (Good), Berkhampstead School and Battledown Centre for Children and Families. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
GL52 5QE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,439 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.