Overton Park Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3BS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL50 3BS is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population 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	44.9%	45.7%	0.8%	51.0%	-5.3%
Male	55.1%	54.3%	-0.8%	49.0%	5.3%

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 3BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.5% 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	66.1%	55.5%	-10.6%	37.9%	17.6%
Married: Opposite sex	18.7%	24.4%	5.7%	44.2%	-19.8%
Separated	3.5%	2.5%	-1.0%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	8.8%	12.6%	3.8%	9.1%	3.5%
Widowed	2.9%	5%	2.1%	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 (89.6%) 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	51.4%	54.4%	3.0%	48.4%	6.0%
Good health	40%	35.2%	-4.8%	33.6%	1.6%
Fair health	5.9%	7.2%	1.3%	12.7%	-5.5%
Bad health	2.2%	3.2%	1.0%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.2%	-1.2%

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 3BS this area, 7.4% 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 60.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.5%	7.4%	-3.1%	18.2%	-10.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.3%	0%	-19.3%	9.6%	-9.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.4%	10.7%	1.3%	13.4%	-2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14%	20.7%	6.7%	16.9%	3.8%
Degree or Similar	42.7%	60.3%	17.6%	33.8%	26.5%
Other	4.1%	0.8%	-3.3%	2.8%	-2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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%	1.6%	1.6%	3.1%	-1.5%
Other Asian	1.6%	0.8%	-0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	2.4%	1.3%	0.8%	1.6%
Mixed White and African	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	0.8%	0.0%
White	92.4%	93.5%	1.1%	81.4%	12.1%
Other	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84% 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	89.2%	84%	-5.2%	83.2%	0.8%
European Union	5.9%	9.6%	3.7%	6.1%	3.5%
Africa	0.5%	2.4%	1.9%	2.7%	-0.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	2.4%	0.2%	5.6%	-3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	1.1%	1.6%	0.5%	0.3%	1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.1%	84.7%	-3.4%	83.2%	1.5%
10+ Years	1.6%	9.7%	8.1%	9.8%	-0.1%
5-10 Years	2.7%	3.2%	0.5%	2.9%	0.3%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0.8%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	5.9%	1.6%	-4.3%	1.9%	-0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.8%	76.7%	8.1%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Germany	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Poland	2.4%	1.3%	1.1%
Other EU countries	3.2%	1.5%	1.7%
Oceania	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
No passport held	5.6%	13.5%	-7.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48%	37.2%	10.8%
Christian	43.2%	46.2%	-3.0%
Hindu	1.6%	1.7%	-0.1%
Jewish	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Overton Park Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Overton Park Road was 1379.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 425.8% higher than the College average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Overton Park Road has the highest crime rate of 37 local areas in College and the highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 403.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.5%.

🔎 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 3BS, 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 - 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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 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 - 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 - 9/10 (very 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) - 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) - 5/10 (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 Overton Park Road are based on 191 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 Overton Park Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3BS

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL50 3BS

Average Price
£279,660

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£279,660

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Overton Park Road

Average Price
£308,931

Semi-Detached
£391,225

Terraced
£513,917

Detached
£1,612,674

Flats/Maisonettes
£247,824

Other
£25,180

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Overton Park Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Spa Court Overton Park Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£315,000	2025-10-03	£315,000
1 Spa Court Overton Park Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£352,000	2024-12-12	£358,349
6 Spa Court Overton Park Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£280,000	2024-02-16	£292,074
1 Spa Court Overton Park Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£337,000	2023-01-31	£342,392
1 Spa Court Overton Park Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£247,000	2019-05-31	£298,043

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL50 3BS

Employment

GL50 3BS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	68
Retired	17
Part-Time Employee	14
Self-Employed	12
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Student (economically inactive)	1
Other	0
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Information and communication	12
Human health and social work activities	12
Manufacturing	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Education	7
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Construction	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Financial and insurance 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	348 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great St James Square , GL50 3QG	4out of 4	511 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gloucester Road Primary School Gloucester Road , GL51 8PB	4out of 4	742 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's Church of England Primary School Albion Street , GL52 2SN	3out of 4	1,339 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Jersey Street , GL52 2JP	3out of 4	1,397 yd	Voluntary controlled 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	1,843 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD	3out of 4	2,242 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG	4out of 4	2,398 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH	3out of 4	2,493 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The High School Leckhampton C/O Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF	- not rated	3,853 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	2,383 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW	4out of 4	247 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY	- not rated	348 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cheltenham Ladies' College Bayshill Road , GL50 3EP	- not rated	517 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	946 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cheltenham College Bath Road , GL53 7LD	- not rated	1,170 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
T N S Catering Management Ltd	Jessop House, Jessop Avenue	262 yd
BaxterStorey Clockwise Festival House Ltd	Festival House, Jessop Avenue	262 yd
Two Hands	Festival House, Jessop Avenue	262 yd
HEBE	One, Bayshill Road	277 yd
Lazy Graze	Angeline Bakery Cafe, Unit 8	380 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Home And Botanic	13 St Georges Road, Cheltenham	393 yd
The Bayshill	Bayshill Inn, St Georges Place	400 yd
The Bayshill Inn	Bayshill Inn, St Georges Place	400 yd
Circus Bar	Circus Cafe, 5 Queens Circus	412 yd
The Tavern	5 Royal Well Place, Cheltenham	419 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Munchies	6A Queens Circus, Cheltenham	412 yd
Charles Takeaway	3 Royal Well Place, Cheltenham	419 yd
East India Cafe	103 Promenade, Cheltenham	459 yd
321 Pizza Kebabs Burgers	148 St Georges Road, Cheltenham	566 yd
Hakka	142 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham	600 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waitrose	Waitrose Food & Home Store, Honeybourne Way	486 yd
The Midcounties Co-operative	8 Montpellier Street, Cheltenham	492 yd
Oriental Food Store	308 High Street, Cheltenham	680 yd
Shahi Bazar	Organic Gurus, Unit 1	743 yd
Tesco Express	Tesco, Unit E	822 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	402 yd
Reset (Closed) St. Georges Road	health and fitness suite	410 yd
The Catholic School Of Saint Gregory The Great ST. JAMES SQUARE	artificial grass pitch	494 yd
Chelsea Spa Ladies Leisure Club (Closed) 54-58 54-58 Clarence Street	health and fitness suite	553 yd
Montpellier Gardens MONTPELLIER TERRACE	tennis courts	649 yd
Reset Health And Fitness Centre (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 St. Georges Place	health and fitness suite	690 yd
Ymca (Cheltenham Vittoria Walk) VITTORIA WALK	squash courts	805 yd
Reset Health & Fitness Centre ORIEL LODGE ORIEL LODGE ORIEL ROAD	health and fitness suite	821 yd
Dw Fitness (Cheltenham) THE BREWERY THE BREWERY HENRIETTA STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	853 yd
Lady Tone (Closed) 23a 23a Pittville Street	health and fitness suite	931 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.