Cheltenham Road is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL2 0LY 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 0LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL2 0JQ, GL2 0AS, GL2 0JS, GL2 0JY, GL2 0JX, GL2 0PH, GL2 0NA, GL2 0JR, GL2 0JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL2 0LY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 134 Cheltenham Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-09-17 | £202,979 |
| 136 Cheltenham Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 1998-07-21 | £408,934 |
| 136 Cheltenham Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £62,500 | 1995-05-30 | £368,056 |
GL2 0LY 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 | 251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longlevens Infant School Paygrove Lane , Longlevens GL2 0AX | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmbridge Primary School Elmbridge Road , GL2 0PE | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Horton Road , GL1 3PY | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Innsworth Junior School Rookery Road , Innsworth GL3 1AX | 3out of 4 | 1,451 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 | 563 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Denmark Road High School Denmark Road , GL1 3JN | 4out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 2,087 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchdown School Winston Road , Churchdown GL3 2RB | 3out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 3,638 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 | 1,190 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Gloucester 7 Eastbrook Road , Gloucester GL4 3DB | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,284 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Hut | 136 Cheltenham Road Gloucester | 6 yd | |
| Wok Express | 6 Old Cheltenham Road Gloucester | 246 yd | |
| Longlevens Comm Assn Soc Club | Church Road Gloucester | 288 yd | |
| Creative Kids | Longlevens Community Centre Church Road Gloucester | 288 yd | |
| King Edward VII | 47 Old Cheltenham Road Longlevens Gloucester Gloucestershire | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway - Longlevens | 131 Cheltenham Road Gloucester | 205 yd | |
| Ruddy | 10 Old Cheltenham Road Gloucester | 246 yd | |
| House Of Grillz | Unit B Greyhound Gardens Gloucester | 797 yd | |
| Queens Fish And Chips Restaurant | Queens 67 Barnwood Road Gloucester | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 - 4 Old Cheltenham Road Gloucester | 246 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Of Levens Close (Closed) Leven Close | grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Kendal Road Baptist Church KENDAL ROAD | 394 yd | |
| Longlevens Infant School PAYGROVE LANE | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Sir Thomas Rich'S Sports Centre OAKLEAZE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 434 yd |
| Old Richians Rfc SANDYLEAZE | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Elmbridge Junior School Elmbridge Road | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Windfall Way WINDFALL WAY | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| University Of Gloucestershire (Oxstalls Campus) Oxstalls Campus Oxstalls Campus Oxstalls Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 981 yd |
| Meb Sports Field (Closed) Hammond Way | grass pitches | 1,068 yd |
| Walls Club Ltd HAMMOND WAY | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.