Lime Close, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL52 3EF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL52 3EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.4%	51.8%	-1.6%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	46.6%	48.2%	1.6%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of GL52 3EF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	13.6%	19.1%	5.5%	37.9%	-18.8%
Married: Opposite sex	69.8%	61.4%	-8.4%	44.2%	17.2%
Separated	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	6.6%	8.4%	1.8%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	9.5%	10.4%	0.9%	6.1%	4.3%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50.7%	46.1%	-4.6%	48.4%	-2.3%
Good health	34.1%	40.5%	6.4%	33.6%	6.9%
Fair health	12.8%	9.5%	-3.3%	12.7%	-3.2%
Bad health	2.1%	3.5%	1.4%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.9%	11.3%	-3.6%	18.2%	-6.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.4%	8.9%	-3.5%	9.6%	-0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.9%	14.1%	-7.8%	13.4%	0.7%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	6.9%	3.6%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.3%	12.9%	4.6%	16.9%	-4.0%
Degree or Similar	36%	42.7%	6.7%	33.8%	8.9%
Other	3.3%	3.2%	-0.1%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.9%	100%	3.1%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.6%	93.7%	-3.9%	83.2%	10.5%
European Union	0.3%	5.6%	5.3%	6.1%	-0.5%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.2%	93.7%	-1.5%	83.2%	10.5%
10+ Years	0.3%	5.2%	4.9%	9.8%	-4.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	4.1%	0.7%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.4%	76.7%	12.7%
Ireland	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	7%	13.5%	-6.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.1%	37.2%	-4.1%
Christian	61.6%	46.2%	15.4%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Lime Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lime Close was 16.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.5% lower than the Prestbury average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Lime Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Prestbury and the 55th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cheltenham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£59,100

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in GL52 3EF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lime Close are based on 20 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cheltenham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lime Close, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL52 3EF

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL52 3EF

Average Price
£461,985

Semi-Detached
£419,442

Terraced
£431,440

Detached
£556,344

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lime Close

Average Price
£448,712

Semi-Detached
£413,643

Terraced
£420,004

Detached
£524,177

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lime CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Lime Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2026-01-30	£361,399
15 Lime Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£402,500	2025-07-28	£414,527
8 Lime Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£444,000	2024-08-30	£453,213
5 Lime Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2015-07-17	£381,727
1 Lime Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2015-04-01	£566,096

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL52 3EF

Employment

GL52 3EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in GL52 3EF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	107
Full-Time Employee	73
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	15
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	20
Human health and social work activities	20
Education	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Information and communication	13
Construction	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakwood Primary School Cotswold Road , GL52 5HD	2out of 4	886 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lynworth Primary School Cotswold Road , GL52 5HD	- not rated	886 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School Bouncers Lane , Prestbury GL52 5JB	3out of 4	1,013 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England Infant School Bouncers Lane , Prestbury GL52 5JB	3out of 4	1,013 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Whaddon Primary School Clyde Crescent , GL52 5QH	- not rated	1,347 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD	3out of 4	828 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cleeve School Two Hedges Road , Bishops Cleeve GL52 8AE	- not rated	3,132 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cleeve School Two Hedges Road , Bishops Cleeve GL52 8AE	- not rated	3,132 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic School and Sports College Arle Road , GL51 8LE	- not rated	3,343 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christ College Arle Road , GL51 8LE	- not rated	3,343 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lift Crescent View Clyde Crescent , Whaddon GL52 5QH	3out of 4	1,347 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Berkhampstead School Pittville Circus Road , GL52 2QA	- not rated	1,710 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Battledown School Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ	3out of 4	1,930 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Battledown Centre for Children and Families Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ	- not rated	1,930 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
CCP Education Centre 340 High Street , GL50 3JF	- not rated	2,404 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering Ltd	Pittville Student Village, Albert Road	636 yd
Penny Blacks	Prestbury Post Office, 6 High Street	866 yd
The Kings Arms	High Street, Prestbury	879 yd
Heritage Cafe	Pittville Pump Room, East Approach Drive	967 yd
Atalian Servest	Rosehill, New Barn Lane	969 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Royal Oak	43 The Burgage, Prestbury	506 yd
The Plough Inn	Mill Street, Cheltenham	802 yd
The Beehive Inn Prestbury	33 Bouncers Lane, Cheltenham	1,011 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Whiskers Coffee Ltd	Prestbury Parish Council, The Pavilion		414 yd
Ocean Fayre Fish Bar	20 Lynworth Exchange, Mendip Road		868 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Prestbury Playing Fields PRESTBURY PLAYING FIELDS PRESTBURY PLAYING FIELDS PRESTBURY ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	474 yd
Pittville School ALBERT ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	824 yd
Lynworth Primary (Closed) Cotswold Road	grass pitches	884 yd
Oakwood Primary School COTSWOLD ROAD	grass pitches	884 yd
St Marys Church Of England Junior School BOUNCERS LANE	grass pitches	1,061 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	214.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	940 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	940 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	184.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	940 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.