Douro Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2PE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL50 2PE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	46.8%	51.7%	4.9%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	53.2%	48.3%	-4.9%	49.0%	-0.7%

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 area around GL50 2PE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	57.6%	50.3%	-7.3%	37.9%	12.4%
Married: Opposite sex	23.8%	33.1%	9.3%	44.2%	-11.1%
Separated	2.9%	2.4%	-0.5%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	10.5%	6.5%	-4.0%	9.1%	-2.6%
Widowed	5.2%	7.7%	2.5%	6.1%	1.6%

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 (86.1%) 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	57.5%	53.1%	-4.4%	48.4%	4.7%
Good health	32.3%	33%	0.7%	33.6%	-0.6%
Fair health	7.5%	10.6%	3.1%	12.7%	-2.1%
Bad health	2.7%	3.4%	0.7%	4.0%	-0.6%

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 2PE this area, 6% 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 57.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	5.8%	6%	0.2%	18.2%	-12.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.4%	2.4%	-4.0%	9.6%	-7.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8.1%	16.1%	8.0%	13.4%	2.7%
Apprenticeship	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	5.3%	-4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	15.5%	2.1%	16.9%	-1.4%
Degree or Similar	63.4%	57.7%	-5.7%	33.8%	23.9%
Other	2.3%	1.8%	-0.5%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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)
Indian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-2.2%
Black African	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	96.8%	92.9%	-3.9%	81.4%	11.5%
Arab	1.1%	2.2%	1.1%	0.6%	1.6%
Other	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.3% 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	88.7%	88.3%	-0.4%	83.2%	5.1%
European Union	4.3%	6.7%	2.4%	6.1%	0.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	1.6%	1.7%	0.1%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	1.7%	0.6%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.7%	0.6%	-2.1%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	1.6%	0.6%	-1.0%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.2%	89.3%	1.1%	83.2%	6.1%
10+ Years	2.7%	4.5%	1.8%	9.8%	-5.3%
5-10 Years	2.7%	2.3%	-0.4%	2.9%	-0.6%
2-5 Years	1.1%	1.7%	0.6%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	5.4%	2.3%	-3.1%	1.9%	0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.3%	76.7%	7.6%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Other EU countries	3.9%	1.5%	2.4%
North Africa	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Middle East	1.7%	0.1%	1.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	7.3%	13.5%	-6.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.1%	37.2%	8.9%
Christian	38.9%	46.2%	-7.3%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	3.9%	6.5%	-2.6%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	10%	6.0%	4.0%

Safety

Is Douro Road dangerous?

In 2023, 477 crimes were reported near Douro Road . 24% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered dangerous. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of GL50 2PE. Click here to see crime on map and more crime statistics for GL50 2PE.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

More Crime Statistics for Douro Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2PE

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 2PE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Douro Road are based on 98 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.

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL50 2PE

Average Price
£282,436

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£282,436

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Douro Road

Average Price
£618,389

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Douro Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2023
1 Rutland Court Douro Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£260,000	2020-07-30	£286,959
8 Rutland Court Douro Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£243,500	2019-07-30	£269,491
2 Rutland Court Douro Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£245,000	2018-07-16	£265,691
5 Rutland Court Douro Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£202,500	2015-12-09	£259,285
8 Rutland Court Douro Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£195,000	2015-04-07	£261,008

Employment

GL50 2PE 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	76
Retired	33
Self-Employed	19
Part-Time Employee	14
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	3
Unemployed	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Education	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Information and communication	11
Financial and insurance activities	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Manufacturing	10
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Construction	4
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	2
Other	1
Administrative and support service activities	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	413 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great St James Square , GL50 3QG	4out of 4	926 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gloucester Road Primary School Gloucester Road , GL51 8PB	4out of 4	937 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY	4out of 4	1,287 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Rowanfield Infant School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY	3out of 4	1,379 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	1,450 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG	4out of 4	2,215 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH	3out of 4	2,477 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD	3out of 4	2,659 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	4,006 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	2,105 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY	- not rated	102 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW	4out of 4	630 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS	- not rated	798 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cheltenham Ladies' College Bayshill Road , GL50 3EP	- not rated	802 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Alternative Provision School St George's Centre , Alstone Lane GL51 8HH	3out of 4	900 yd	Pupil referral unit	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
Mezbaan Restaurant Cheltenham	1 Bayshill Lodge, Montpellier Street	516 yd
The Ballroom	Bayshill Lodge, Montpellier Street	516 yd
The Montpellier Wine Bar	Montpellier Wine Bar, 1 Rotunda Terrace	524 yd
Novo	2 Rotunda Terrace, Montpellier Street	538 yd
Pink Vintage	10 Rotunda Terrace, Montpellier Street	538 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Lansdown	Lansdown Road, Cheltenham	330 yd
The Victory Club	Burlington House, Lypiatt Road	556 yd
Rotunda Tavern	3 Montpellier Street, Cheltenham	557 yd
All Bar One	18 Montpellier Walk, Cheltenham	591 yd
The Urban Fox	4 Montpellier Walk, Cheltenham	591 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
321 Pizza Kebabs Burgers	148 St Georges Road, Cheltenham	601 yd
Curry Express	95 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham	620 yd
Munchies	6A Queens Circus, Cheltenham	657 yd
Hakka	142 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham	679 yd
East India Cafe	103 Promenade, Cheltenham	793 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Midcounties Co-operative	8 Montpellier Street, Cheltenham	548 yd
Tesco	71 Queens Road, Cheltenham	645 yd
Waitrose	Waitrose Food & Home Store, Honeybourne Way	866 yd
Oriental Food Store	308 High Street, Cheltenham	1,092 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Clc Sports Centre GLENLEE HOUSE GLENLEE HOUSE MALVERN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	340 yd
Trimnasium Fitness Lansdown Station Lansdown Station Queens Road	health and fitness suite	739 yd
Montpellier Gardens MONTPELLIER TERRACE	tennis courts	739 yd
Reset (Closed) St. Georges Road	health and fitness suite	780 yd
Cheltenham Boxing Academy Boys Fitness Club/Body Sports Uk (Closed) Unit 11 Unit 11 Gloucester Road	health and fitness suite	843 yd
Hatherley Park BOURNSIDE ROAD	grass pitches	871 yd
The Catholic School Of Saint Gregory The Great ST. JAMES SQUARE	artificial grass pitch	893 yd
Chelsea Spa Ladies Leisure Club (Closed) 54-58 54-58 Clarence Street	health and fitness suite	971 yd
Ymca (Cheltenham Vittoria Walk) VITTORIA WALK	squash courts	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	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	56.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	49.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	75.54 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	75.54 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of GL50 2PE