Village Road is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL51 0AE is located in the Springbank electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheltenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Village Road, Cheltenham, GL51 0AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL51 0AA, GL51 0UT, GL51 0US, GL51 0FR, GL51 9TW, GL51 0AQ, GL51 0AG, GL51 0UL, GL51 0AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL51 0AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 50.8% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 45% | 49.2% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 26.1% | 34.8% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 45.7% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 10.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 7.1% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 41.4% | 49.4% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 32.6% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 10.6% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 16.2% | -16.5% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 11.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 11.7% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 6.4% | -1.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 21.1% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 29.1% | 16.8% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3.8% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.8% | 90.3% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
In this area, 86% 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% | 86% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 86% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.2% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 1.9% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Village Road was 100.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.8% lower than the Hesters Way average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Village Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Hesters Way and the 118th highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152 Village Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2024-03-19 | £392,462 |
| 109 Village Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,000 | 2024-03-15 | £317,744 |
| 150 Village Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £411,000 | 2023-11-30 | £423,844 |
| 111 Village Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-04-14 | £292,245 |
| 111 Village Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-09-24 | £300,974 |
GL51 0AE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesters Way Primary School Dill Avenue , GL51 0ES | 2out of 4 | 602 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Infant School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springbank Primary Academy Springbank Road , GL51 0PH | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 4out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gardners Lane Primary School Gardners Lane , Swindon Road GL51 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | 4out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 3,236 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 3,437 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve School Two Hedges Road , Bishops Cleeve GL52 8AE | 2out of 4 | 5,054 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire College Cheltenham Campus , Princess Elizabeth Way GL51 7SJ | - not rated | 1,794 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Alternative Provision School St George's Centre , Alstone Lane GL51 8HH | 3out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY | - not rated | 2,388 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW | 4out of 4 | 2,611 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close School Shelburne Road , GL51 6HE | - not rated | 2,666 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Unit 14, Tewkesbury Road | 338 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Unit C, Tewkesbury Road | 372 yd | |
| Subway | Shell Service Station, Princess Elizabeth Way | 405 yd | |
| Costa | Unit J, Gallagher Retail Park | 533 yd | |
| Lou's Cafe | Travis Perkins, Brook Road | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beefeater Grill | Cross Hands Beefeater, Tewkesbury Road | 720 yd | |
| D'Arcy Wine Merchants Ltd | DArcy Wine Merchants Ltd, Unit 25C | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit J4, Gallagher Retail Park | 533 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | J Sainsburys Plc, Gallagher Retail Park | 533 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit J2, Gallagher Retail Park | 533 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, Kingsditch Retail Park | 577 yd | |
| Swift Sandwich | Unit E, Ashville Trading Estate | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Warehouse | Unit N, Gallagher Retail Park | 492 yd | |
| Sainsburys | J Sainsburys Plc, Gallagher Retail Park | 533 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 7, Kingsditch Retail Park | 577 yd | |
| Bookers Wholesale Ltd | Unit 6, Kingsditch Retail Park | 577 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 10 Hesters Way Road, Cheltenham | 767 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christ College (Howell Road Site) (Closed) Howell Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 359 yd |
| All Saints Academy BLAISDON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 395 yd |
| Xtreme Csc Ltd (Cheltenham) KINGSDITCH TRADING ESTATE KINGSDITCH TRADING ESTATE MALMESBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Cheltenham) THE WILLOWS THE WILLOWS TEWKESBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 588 yd |
| Hesters Way Primary School DILL AVENUE | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Civil Service Sports Association Ground TEWKESBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 622 yd |
| Springfields Park WELCH ROAD | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Ymca Cheltenham Sports Centre COLLEGE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,001 yd |
| Petersfield Park St. Peters Close | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Simply Gym Cheltenham UNIT 2 UNIT 2 WYMANS LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,038 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 3.8% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.