Cheltenham Road, Gloucester, GL2 0LU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL2 0LU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.4%	48.2%	-3.2%	51.0%	-2.8%
Male	48.6%	51.8%	3.2%	49.0%	2.8%

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 GL2 0LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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	21.3%	30.7%	9.4%	37.9%	-7.2%
Married: Opposite sex	62.2%	57.1%	-5.1%	44.2%	12.9%
Married: Same sex	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	2.2%	0.7%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	7.4%	7.1%	-0.3%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	5.2%	3.7%	-1.5%	6.1%	-2.4%

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 (89%) 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	51.7%	55%	3.3%	48.4%	6.6%
Good health	35.1%	34%	-1.1%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	10.8%	9.1%	-1.7%	12.7%	-3.6%
Bad health	2.4%	1.3%	-1.1%	4.0%	-2.7%
Very bad health	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%

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.

In the area around GL2 0LU this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13%	7.7%	-5.3%	18.2%	-10.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.9%	7.4%	-3.5%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	14.1%	-3.7%	13.4%	0.7%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	6%	1.2%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13%	16.4%	3.4%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	38.7%	45.3%	6.6%	33.8%	11.5%
Other	1.7%	3%	1.3%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	6.7%	6.7%	3.1%	3.6%
Pakistani	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Other Asian	1%	0.5%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	2%	0%	-2.0%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	93.9%	90.6%	-3.3%	81.4%	9.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.6% 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	95.3%	90.6%	-4.7%	83.2%	7.4%
European Union	0.3%	3.5%	3.2%	6.1%	-2.6%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	2.7%	1.3%	-1.4%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	4.6%	3.2%	5.6%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.6%	90.6%	-4.0%	83.2%	7.4%
10+ Years	0.7%	5.1%	4.4%	9.8%	-4.7%
5-10 Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	1.7%	1.3%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	3%	1.3%	-1.7%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.1%	76.7%	10.4%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Italy	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	1.9%	1.2%	0.7%
No passport held	7.8%	13.5%	-5.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.2%	37.2%	0.0%
Christian	50.7%	46.2%	4.5%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	3.8%	1.7%	2.1%
Muslim	2.4%	6.5%	-4.1%
Sikh	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Cheltenham Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheltenham Road was 138.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.8% higher than the Elmbridge average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Cheltenham Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Elmbridge and the 85th highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Gloucester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.8%.

🔎 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. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,100

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in GL2 0LU, 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 - 1/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 1/10 (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 Cheltenham Road are based on 353 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gloucester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Cheltenham Road, Gloucester, GL2 0LU

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL2 0LU

Average Price
£578,708

Semi-Detached
£589,294

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£575,684

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cheltenham Road

Average Price
£432,407

Semi-Detached
£385,743

Terraced
£326,642

Detached
£550,563

Flats/Maisonettes
£167,865

Other
£211,512

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cheltenham Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
32 Cheltenham Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£397,500	2019-04-12	£517,877
34 Cheltenham Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2016-07-28	£427,292
30 Cheltenham Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2013-11-02	£613,560
40 Cheltenham Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2013-10-22	£705,136
The Lodge Cheltenham Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, a newly built property	£230,000	2011-12-08	£439,565

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL2 0LU

Employment

GL2 0LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	132
Retired	67
Part-Time Employee	43
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Other	4
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	24
Manufacturing	21
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Education	13
Information and communication	8
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Construction	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Elmbridge Primary School Elmbridge Road , GL2 0PE	3out of 4	668 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Elmbridge Infant School Windfall Way , GL2 0LN	- not rated	688 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic Infant School Horton Road , GL1 3PY	- not rated	760 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic Junior School Horton Road , GL1 3PY	- not rated	760 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School Horton Road , GL1 3PY	- not rated	760 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Longlevens School Paygrove Lane , Longlevens GL2 0AY	- not rated	1,002 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oxstalls Community School Estcourt Close , GL1 3LR	- not rated	1,105 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishops' College Estcourt Close , GL1 3LR	- not rated	1,105 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF	3out of 4	1,166 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF	- not rated	1,166 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gloucestershire College Llanthony Road , GL2 5JQ	- not rated	2,842 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Hatherley Centre At Lismore House 3 Horton Road , Wotton GL1 3PX	- not rated	610 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR	- not rated	645 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Hawthorns School Longford Lane , GL2 9EU	- not rated	930 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Longford School Longford Lane , GL2 9EY	- not rated	1,043 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chamwell School Longford Lane , GL2 9EY	- not rated	1,043 yd	Community 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
Oxstalls Lane Fryer	37 Oxstalls Lane Gloucester	331 yd
Lonsdale Methodist Church	Church Hall Lonsdale Road Gloucester	454 yd
The Cedars	144 London Road Gloucester Gloucestershire	540 yd
Abbeyfield UK Gloucester	146 London Road Gloucester Gloucestershire	540 yd
Charnwood House Nursing Home	49 Barnwood Road Gloucester	600 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sweet Success At Redwood Educational Centre	Great Western Road Gloucester		1,022 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Queens Fish And Chips Restaurant	Queens 67 Barnwood Road Gloucester	751 yd
Subway - Longlevens	131 Cheltenham Road Gloucester	921 yd
Ruddy	10 Old Cheltenham Road Gloucester	942 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	2 - 4 Old Cheltenham Road Gloucester		942 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
University Of Gloucestershire (Oxstalls Campus) Oxstalls Campus Oxstalls Campus Oxstalls Lane	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	323 yd
Kendal Road Baptist Church KENDAL ROAD		453 yd
Debenhams Sports Field (Closed) Estcourt Road	grass pitches	639 yd
Redcliffe College (Closed) Wotton House Wotton House Horton Road		641 yd
Elmbridge Junior School Elmbridge Road	grass pitches	665 yd
Gloucester Wotton Lawn Tennis Club Posy Lane	tennis courts	713 yd
Windfall Way WINDFALL WAY	grass pitches	794 yd
High School For Girls Grass Pitches PUBLIC OPEN SPACE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE LANSDOWN ROAD	grass pitches	884 yd
Rear Of Levens Close (Closed) Leven Close	grass pitches	925 yd
Longlevens Recreation Ground Longford Lane	grass pitches	1,070 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	93.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	93.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	93.3%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	177.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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