Montpellier Spa Road, Cheltenham, GL50 1UG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL50 1UG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.3%	51.1%	1.8%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	50.7%	48.9%	-1.8%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

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	43.9%	29.7%	-14.2%	37.9%	-8.2%
Married: Opposite sex	38%	49%	11.0%	44.2%	4.8%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	0.3%	1.2%
Separated	1.5%	1.2%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	7.7%	8.1%	0.4%	9.1%	-1.0%
Widowed	8.1%	10.4%	2.3%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50.7%	44%	-6.7%	48.4%	-4.4%
Good health	31.6%	39%	7.4%	33.6%	5.4%
Fair health	12.4%	12.3%	-0.1%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	4.3%	3.6%	-0.7%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.1%

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 GL50 1UG this area, 5.8% 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 57.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.7%	5.8%	-4.9%	18.2%	-12.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.4%	5.4%	-2.0%	9.6%	-4.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.3%	10.8%	0.5%	13.4%	-2.6%
Apprenticeship	0.7%	3.1%	2.4%	5.3%	-2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.8%	13.9%	2.1%	16.9%	-3.0%
Degree or Similar	54.6%	57.9%	3.3%	33.8%	24.1%
Other	4.4%	3.1%	-1.3%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0.4%	2.2%	1.8%	1.6%	0.6%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	1.8%	2.9%	1.1%	0.8%	2.1%
White	94.3%	92%	-2.3%	81.4%	10.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.2%	88%	1.8%	83.2%	4.8%
European Union	2.5%	2.9%	0.4%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	4.7%	2.6%	5.6%	-0.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	3.5%	2.2%	-1.3%	1.3%	0.9%
Oceania	2.5%	0.7%	-1.8%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.8%	88.3%	2.5%	83.2%	5.1%
10+ Years	0.7%	5.5%	4.8%	9.8%	-4.3%
5-10 Years	1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	2.1%	1.5%	-0.6%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	10.3%	4%	-6.3%	1.9%	2.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.9%	76.7%	14.2%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Other Europe	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Eastern Asia	2.5%	0.3%	2.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	2.9%	13.5%	-10.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.8%	37.2%	1.6%
Christian	52.2%	46.2%	6.0%
Buddhist	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Montpellier Spa Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montpellier Spa Road was 35.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.4% lower than the College average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Montpellier Spa Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in College and the 121st lowest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

🔎 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. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in GL50 1UG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below 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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 3/10 (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) - 2/10 (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 Montpellier Spa Road are based on 255 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 Montpellier Spa Road, Cheltenham, GL50 1UG

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL50 1UG

Average Price
£832,137

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£633,451

Other
£1,229,508

Estimated Average Property Prices for Montpellier Spa Road

Average Price
£517,691

Semi-Detached
£1,082,761

Terraced
£1,073,920

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£452,995

Other
£625,311

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Montpellier Spa Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Claremont Lodge Montpellier Spa Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£500,000	2017-05-12	£604,043
2 Claremont Lodge Montpellier Spa Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£550,000	2017-04-03	£683,130
1 Claremont Lodge Montpellier Spa Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building	£975,000	2016-10-07	£1,249,180
3 Claremont Lodge Montpellier Spa Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£275,000	2000-10-04	£841,566

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL50 1UG

Employment

GL50 1UG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 GL50 1UG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	114
Full-Time Employee	77
Self-Employed	24
Part-Time Employee	14
Looking after home or family	13
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Education	21
Professional, scientific and technical activities	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Human health and social work activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Manufacturing	7
Real estate activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	6
Construction	6
Information and communication	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Transport and storage	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great St James Square , GL50 3QG	4out of 4	858 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Church of England Primary School Albion Street , GL52 2SN	3out of 4	861 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church CofE Primary School Malvern Road , GL50 2NR	4out of 4	1,067 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Jersey Street , GL52 2JP	3out of 4	1,109 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Naunton Park Primary School Naunton Lane , GL53 7BT	4out of 4	1,347 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF	3out of 4	1,940 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD	3out of 4	2,236 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG	4out of 4	3,099 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The High School Leckhampton C/O Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF	- not rated	3,132 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF	4out of 4	3,132 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gloucestershire College Cheltenham Campus , Princess Elizabeth Way GL51 7SJ	- not rated	3,025 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cheltenham Ladies' College Bayshill Road , GL50 3EP	- not rated	251 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Cheltenham College Bath Road , GL53 7LD	- not rated	465 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW	4out of 4	545 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY	- not rated	927 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
University of Gloucestershire The Park , The Park Campus GL50 2RH	- not rated	1,207 yd	Higher education institutions	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
The Mahal Restaurant	Montpellier House, Montpellier Drive	124 yd
Brasserie Blanc	Promenade, Cheltenham	252 yd
Cheltenham Leisure & Culture	Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square	267 yd
Nooka Cafe	72 Bath Road, Cheltenham	271 yd
OHaras Coffee House Ltd	72 Bath Road, Cheltenham	271 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Club	2 Montpellier Parade, Cheltenham	165 yd
Bell Inn	70 Bath Road, Cheltenham	271 yd
The Bath Tavern	68 Bath Road, Cheltenham	271 yd
The Retreat	10 - 11 Suffolk Parade, Cheltenham	301 yd
Circus Bar	Circus Cafe, 5 Queens Circus	311 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Munchies	6A Queens Circus, Cheltenham	311 yd
East India Cafe	103 Promenade, Cheltenham	363 yd
Gourmet San	17 Bath Road, Cheltenham	480 yd
Charles Takeaway	3 Royal Well Place, Cheltenham	532 yd
Wolfies	2 Bath Road, Cheltenham	558 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Midcounties Co-operative	8 Montpellier Street, Cheltenham	392 yd
Sainsbury's	70 High Street, Cheltenham	599 yd
Sainsbury's	135 - 137 Bath Road, Cheltenham	613 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	Iceland Frozen Foods, 79 - 83 High Street	624 yd
Tesco Stores Ltd	111 - 117 High Street, Cheltenham	666 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ymca (Cheltenham Vittoria Walk) VITTORIA WALK	squash courts	205 yd
Montpellier Gardens MONTPELLIER TERRACE	tennis courts	245 yd
Reset Health & Fitness Centre ORIEL LODGE ORIEL LODGE ORIEL ROAD	health and fitness suite	263 yd
Cheltenham College BATH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	368 yd
Reset (Closed) St. Georges Road	health and fitness suite	461 yd
Sandford Parks Lido SANDFORD PARKS LIDO SANDFORD PARKS LIDO KEYNSHAM ROAD	swimming pool	594 yd
Sandford Park SANDFORD PARK PLACE	grass pitches	616 yd
Reach Fitness (Cheltenham) KEYNSHAM ROAD	health and fitness suite	675 yd
Welcome Gym (Cheltenham) GROSVENOR TERRACE	health and fitness suite	722 yd
Chelsea Spa Ladies Leisure Club (Closed) 54-58 54-58 Clarence Street	health and fitness suite	810 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%

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