Cheltenham Road is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL2 0JR is located in the Elmbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cheltenham Road, Gloucester, GL2 0JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL2 0JH, GL2 0JY, GL2 0AW, GL2 0LA, GL2 0JZ, GL2 0AN, GL2 0AS, GL2 0LG, GL2 0JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL2 0JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.3% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.7% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.1% | 38.1% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 44.7% | -9.4% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 11.3% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 3.1% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 53.2% | 49.4% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 36.9% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 18.6% | 13.6% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 14% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 19.1% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.6% | 7% | -1.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 15.6% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 26.1% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91.9% | 82.7% | -9.2% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 95.1% | 92.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 92.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheltenham Road was 88.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.4% lower than the Elmbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cheltenham Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Elmbridge and the 166th highest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 194 Cheltenham Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-06-28 | £462,505 |
| 186 Cheltenham Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-11-30 | £320,086 |
| 180 Cheltenham Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2023-07-04 | £249,008 |
| 166 Cheltenham Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-05-27 | £375,115 |
| 192 Cheltenham Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-04-08 | £366,182 |
GL2 0JR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longlevens Junior School Church Road , Longlevens GL2 0AL | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longlevens Infant School Paygrove Lane , Longlevens GL2 0AX | 3out of 4 | 267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmbridge Primary School Elmbridge Road , GL2 0PE | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Innsworth Junior School Rookery Road , Innsworth GL3 1AX | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Innsworth Infant School Luke Lane , Innsworth GL3 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF | 4out of 4 | 409 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Denmark Road High School Denmark Road , GL1 3JN | 4out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 2,166 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchdown School Winston Road , Churchdown GL3 2RB | 3out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 3,763 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Milestone School Longford Lane , GL2 9EU | 4out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Gloucester 7 Eastbrook Road , Gloucester GL4 3DB | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 2,104 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Express | 6 Old Cheltenham Road Gloucester | 114 yd | |
| King Edward VII | 47 Old Cheltenham Road Longlevens Gloucester Gloucestershire | 150 yd | |
| Balti Hut | 136 Cheltenham Road Gloucester | 195 yd | |
| Pata At Tiny Tots Playgroup | Paygrove Lane Gloucester | 218 yd | |
| Longlevens Comm Assn Soc Club | Church Road Gloucester | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway - Longlevens | 131 Cheltenham Road Gloucester | 51 yd | |
| Ruddy | 10 Old Cheltenham Road Gloucester | 114 yd | |
| House Of Grillz | Unit B Greyhound Gardens Gloucester | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 - 4 Old Cheltenham Road Gloucester | 113 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longlevens Infant School PAYGROVE LANE | grass pitches | 243 yd |
| Rear Of Levens Close (Closed) Leven Close | grass pitches | 252 yd |
| Sir Thomas Rich'S Sports Centre OAKLEAZE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 299 yd |
| Kendal Road Baptist Church KENDAL ROAD | 562 yd | |
| Old Richians Rfc SANDYLEAZE | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Elmbridge Junior School Elmbridge Road | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Windfall Way WINDFALL WAY | grass pitches | 970 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 252.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.