Queens Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2LL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL50 2LL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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	51.7%	48.6%	-3.1%	51.0%	-2.4%
Male	48.3%	51.4%	3.1%	49.0%	2.4%

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	34.9%	35.7%	0.8%	37.9%	-2.2%
Married: Opposite sex	50.7%	42.5%	-8.2%	44.2%	-1.7%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.2%	1%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	7.9%	13.5%	5.6%	9.1%	4.4%
Widowed	3.5%	7.2%	3.7%	6.1%	1.1%

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 (89.7%) 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	54.8%	54.7%	-0.1%	48.4%	6.3%
Good health	32.2%	35%	2.8%	33.6%	1.4%
Fair health	10%	7.2%	-2.8%	12.7%	-5.5%
Bad health	3.1%	2.2%	-0.9%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%

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 2LL this area, 3.4% 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 63.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.3%	3.4%	-4.9%	18.2%	-14.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	4.8%	5.3%	0.5%	9.6%	-4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.4%	11.7%	0.3%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	1.7%	0.5%	-1.2%	5.3%	-4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.7%	12.1%	3.4%	16.9%	-4.8%
Degree or Similar	63.3%	63.1%	-0.2%	33.8%	29.3%
Other	1.7%	3.9%	2.2%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	1.5%	0.9%	-0.6%	3.1%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	97.3%	95.1%	-2.2%	81.4%	13.7%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.6% 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	92.3%	84.6%	-7.7%	83.2%	1.4%
European Union	3.8%	6.3%	2.5%	6.1%	0.2%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	4.1%	3.0%	5.6%	-1.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	3.6%	2.5%	1.3%	2.3%
Oceania	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.6%	83.9%	-7.7%	83.2%	0.7%
10+ Years	0.8%	7.2%	6.4%	9.8%	-2.6%
5-10 Years	0.8%	2.2%	1.4%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	6.5%	4.9%	-1.6%	1.9%	3.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.6%	76.7%	8.9%
Ireland	2.7%	0.6%	2.1%
Lithuania	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	1.8%	1.5%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	2.7%	0.3%	2.4%
Central and South America	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Oceania	1.4%	0.1%	1.3%
No passport held	3.6%	13.5%	-9.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.3%	37.2%	-1.9%
Christian	52.2%	46.2%	6.0%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Jewish	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Not answered	9.8%	6.0%	3.8%

Safety

Is Queens Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queens Road was 155.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.6% lower than the College average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Queens Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in College and the 62nd highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

🔎 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 2LL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (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) - 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) - 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 Queens Road are based on 391 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 Queens Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2LL

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL50 2LL

Average Price
£464,508

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£464,508

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Queens Road

Average Price
£432,563

Semi-Detached
£953,628

Terraced
£437,131

Detached
£823,007

Flats/Maisonettes
£333,129

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Queens Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 16 Osborne House Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£400,000	2025-03-28	£403,575
Flat 11 Osborne House Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£530,000	2024-05-14	£533,677
Flat 12 Osborne House Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£485,000	2024-03-12	£497,235
Flat 1 Osborne House Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£402,000	2023-09-08	£410,897
Flat 13 Osborne House Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£560,000	2023-05-02	£572,971

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL50 2LL

Employment

GL50 2LL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	75
Retired	61
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	19
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	5
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	24
Education	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Manufacturing	14
Information and communication	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Financial and insurance activities	5
Construction	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Other	1
Transport and storage	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christ Church CofE Primary School Malvern Road , GL50 2NR	4out of 4	778 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St James' Church of England Primary School Merestones Road , GL50 2RS	4out of 4	1,044 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Gloucester Road Primary School Gloucester Road , GL51 8PB	4out of 4	1,288 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great St James Square , GL50 3QG	4out of 4	1,322 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY	4out of 4	1,407 yd	Academy converter	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	1,053 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG	4out of 4	2,214 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH	3out of 4	2,631 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD	3out of 4	3,052 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The High School Leckhampton C/O Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF	- not rated	4,084 yd	Free schools	No	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	1,993 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS	- not rated	472 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY	- not rated	495 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bettridge School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT	3out of 4	870 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Belmont School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT	- not rated	871 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Close School Shelburne Road , GL51 6HE	- not rated	875 yd	Other independent school	No	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 Shed At Catherine Colebrook	40 Andover Road, Cheltenham	508 yd
Madisons	81 Queens Road, Cheltenham	587 yd
Popeyes	85 Queens Road, Cheltenham	587 yd
Starbucks	Cheltenham Railway Station, Queens Road	639 yd
Domino's Pizza	264 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham	652 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Lansdown	Lansdown Road, Cheltenham	227 yd
The Tivoli	36 Andover Road, Cheltenham	535 yd
Cheltenham Bridge Club	4 Tivoli Road, Cheltenham	653 yd
The Victory Club	Burlington House, Lypiatt Road	687 yd
The Midlands	Midland Hotel, 247 Gloucester Road	729 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Curry Express	95 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham	878 yd
321 Pizza Kebabs Burgers	148 St Georges Road, Cheltenham	916 yd
Munchies	6A Queens Circus, Cheltenham	952 yd
Hakka	142 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham	1,003 yd
Cocolina Coffee Ltd	15 Commercial Street, Cheltenham	1,067 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	71 Queens Road, Cheltenham		587 yd
The Midcounties Co-operative	8 Montpellier Street, Cheltenham		757 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hatherley Park BOURNSIDE ROAD	grass pitches	502 yd
Trimnasium Fitness Lansdown Station Lansdown Station Queens Road	health and fitness suite	642 yd
Clc Sports Centre GLENLEE HOUSE GLENLEE HOUSE MALVERN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	679 yd
Belmont School WARDEN HILL ROAD	grass pitches	765 yd
University Of Gloucestershire (Park Campus) THE PARK	grass pitches	853 yd
Bettridge School WARDEN HILL ROAD	swimming pool	857 yd
Cheltenham Boxing Academy Boys Fitness Club/Body Sports Uk (Closed) Unit 11 Unit 11 Gloucester Road	health and fitness suite	894 yd
Montpellier Gardens MONTPELLIER TERRACE	tennis courts	917 yd
Dean Close School SHELBURNE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	969 yd
Bournside Sports Centre WARDEN HILL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,066 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	72.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	62.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	78 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	78 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of GL50 2LL