West Drive, Cheltenham, GL50 4LB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL50 4LB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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	48.8%	48.2%	-0.6%	51.0%	-2.8%
Male	51.2%	51.8%	0.6%	49.0%	2.8%

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	29.6%	35.9%	6.3%	37.9%	-2.0%
Married: Opposite sex	47.1%	44.2%	-2.9%	44.2%	0.0%
Married: Same sex	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.6%	1.7%	-0.9%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	13.2%	10.8%	-2.4%	9.1%	1.7%
Widowed	6.3%	7.4%	1.1%	6.1%	1.3%

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%	49.6%	-1.1%	48.4%	1.2%
Good health	36.7%	34.3%	-2.4%	33.6%	0.7%
Fair health	11.1%	11.4%	0.3%	12.7%	-1.3%
Bad health	1%	4.3%	3.3%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

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 46.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	5.8%	13.9%	8.1%	18.2%	-4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.3%	7.4%	1.1%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.5%	10.9%	1.4%	13.4%	-2.5%
Apprenticeship	1.6%	6.1%	4.5%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	14.8%	3.2%	16.9%	-2.1%
Degree or Similar	59.8%	46.5%	-13.3%	33.8%	12.7%
Other	5.3%	0.4%	-4.9%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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)
Other Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	97.1%	97.2%	0.1%	81.4%	15.8%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.9% 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	81.6%	83.9%	2.3%	83.2%	0.7%
European Union	8.2%	8.7%	0.5%	6.1%	2.6%
Rest of Europe	1.4%	2.4%	1.0%	0.8%	1.6%
Africa	3.4%	2%	-1.4%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	3.4%	2.4%	-1.0%	1.3%	1.1%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	80.2%	83.9%	3.7%	83.2%	0.7%
10+ Years	5.8%	9.8%	4.0%	9.8%	0.0%
5-10 Years	3.4%	1.2%	-2.2%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	0.5%	3.9%	3.4%	2.2%	1.7%
Less than 2 years	10.1%	1.2%	-8.9%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.1%	76.7%	8.4%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Romania	3.1%	0.9%	2.2%
Other EU countries	3.1%	1.5%	1.6%
South and Eastern Africa	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	4.7%	13.5%	-8.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.6%	37.2%	2.4%
Christian	54.9%	46.2%	8.7%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is West Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Drive was 407.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 185.5% higher than the All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

West Drive has the 3rd highest crime rate of 38 local areas in All Saints and the 16th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cheltenham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.0%.

🔎 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. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,000

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in GL50 4LB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 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 - 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 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 - 5/10 (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) - 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) - 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 West Drive are based on 13 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 West Drive, Cheltenham, GL50 4LB

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL50 4LB

Average Price
£966,103

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£966,103

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for West Drive

Average Price
£1,020,933

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,020,933

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on West DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Canonbury West Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£995,000	2021-12-08	£1,118,960
Park Way West Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£977,000	2020-10-20	£1,151,220
Canonbury West Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£700,000	2019-06-07	£900,382
Cammery West Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2011-10-04	£773,541
Park Way West Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£625,000	2005-01-14	£1,305,527

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL50 4LB

Employment

GL50 4LB 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in GL50 4LB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

The percentage of student residents living in GL50 4LB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Retired	76
Full-Time Employee	50
Student (economically inactive)	27
Self-Employed	21
Part-Time Employee	19
Other	15
Looking after home or family	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Education	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Human health and social work activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Manufacturing	8
Construction	6
Information and communication	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dunalley Primary School West Drive , GL50 4LB	3out of 4	75 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Jersey Street , GL52 2JP	- not rated	815 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great St James Square , GL50 3QG	3out of 4	1,178 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great St James Square , GL50 3QG	- not rated	1,178 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Church of England Primary School Albion Street , GL52 2SN	3out of 4	1,203 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD	3out of 4	556 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic School and Sports College Arle Road , GL51 8LE	- not rated	2,120 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christ College Arle Road , GL51 8LE	- not rated	2,120 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH	3out of 4	3,060 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cheltenham Kingsmead Howell Road , GL51 0ED	- not rated	3,060 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
CCP Education Centre 340 High Street , GL50 3JF	- not rated	1,021 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Berkhampstead School Pittville Circus Road , GL52 2QA	- not rated	1,130 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lift Crescent View Clyde Crescent , Whaddon GL52 5QH	3out of 4	1,511 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW	4out of 4	1,519 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cheltenham Ladies' College Bayshill Road , GL50 3EP	- not rated	1,562 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Central Cross Drive Cafe	Central Cross Drive, Cheltenham	275 yd
Pittville Park Boathouse	The Boathouse, Pittville Park	423 yd
The Kiosk	In The Park Ltd, Kiosk	423 yd
Heritage Cafe	Pittville Pump Room, East Approach Drive	474 yd
Havanas Coffee	14 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham	490 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
33 The Rum Bar	33 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham	522 yd
Sudeley Arms Cheltenham	Sudeley Arms Inn, 25 Prestbury Road	546 yd
Pieminister At The Sudeley Arms	Sudeley Arms Inn, 25 Prestbury Road	546 yd
The Feathered Fish	104 - 106 Winchcombe Street, Cheltenham	660 yd
Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club	Whaddon Bowling Club, Whaddon Road	788 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wan Delight Chinese Takeaway	11A St Pauls Road, Cheltenham	520 yd
Proper Pizza & Pasta	27 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham	522 yd
Brothers Kebab And Pizza	9 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham	546 yd
Chop Suey House	7 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham	546 yd
H'dg Peri	49 St Pauls Road, Cheltenham	558 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Midcounties Co-operative	Street Record, Greet Road	551 yd
Lidl	Lidl Great Britain Limited, Swindon Road	666 yd
Tesco Express	Tesco, Unit E	858 yd
Oriental Food Store	308 High Street, Cheltenham	970 yd
Marks And Spencer	173 - 181 High Street, Cheltenham	1,008 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pittville Park PITVILLE PARK PITVILLE PARK EVESHAM ROAD	tennis courts	255 yd
Agg Gardeners MARLE HILL ROAD	grass pitches	333 yd
Pittville School ALBERT ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	559 yd
Prince Of Wales Stadium CHELTENHAM RECREATION CENTRE CHELTENHAM RECREATION CENTRE TOMMY TAYLORS LANE	athletics tracks, grass pitches	642 yd
Leisure @ Cheltenham TOMMY TAYLORS LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	662 yd
Chapel Spa NORTH PLACE	health and fitness suite	713 yd
Cheltenham Town Fc (Whaddon Road) WHADDON ROAD	grass pitches	784 yd
Dw Fitness (Cheltenham) THE BREWERY THE BREWERY HENRIETTA STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	824 yd
Whaddon Recreation Ground WESTBOURNE DRIVE	grass pitches	864 yd
Lady Tone (Closed) 23a 23a Pittville Street	health and fitness suite	925 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	76.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	76.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	76.9%

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	76 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

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

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

Overview of GL50 4LB