Waldrist Close, Cheltenham, GL51 0AQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL51 0AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	58.9%	49.8%	-9.1%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	41.1%	50.2%	9.1%	49.0%	1.2%

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	27.4%	26.8%	-0.6%	37.9%	-11.1%
Married: Opposite sex	18.3%	35.1%	16.8%	44.2%	-9.1%
Separated	1.9%	3.1%	1.2%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	25.5%	20.2%	-5.3%	9.1%	11.1%
Widowed	26.9%	14.9%	-12.0%	6.1%	8.8%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (53.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	26.9%	23.8%	-3.1%	48.4%	-24.6%
Good health	28.3%	30.1%	1.8%	33.6%	-3.5%
Fair health	17.8%	37.7%	19.9%	12.7%	25.0%
Bad health	21.9%	7.5%	-14.4%	4.0%	3.5%
Very bad health	5%	0.8%	-4.2%	1.2%	-0.4%

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 GL51 0AQ this area, 37.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	43.8%	37.4%	-6.4%	18.2%	19.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.1%	7%	-2.1%	9.6%	-2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.6%	3.1%	-6.5%	13.4%	-10.3%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	7.5%	5.1%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.7%	13.2%	4.5%	16.9%	-3.7%
Degree or Similar	14.9%	24.2%	9.3%	33.8%	-9.6%
Other	11.5%	7.5%	-4.0%	2.8%	4.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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)
Chinese	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.7%	1.0%
Indian	0%	2.1%	2.1%	3.1%	-1.0%
Pakistani	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Other Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	2.1%	2.1%	2.5%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	4.1%	0%	-4.1%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	94.1%	90.9%	-3.2%	81.4%	9.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 64.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.1%	64.7%	-13.4%	83.2%	-18.5%
European Union	13.2%	25.3%	12.1%	6.1%	19.2%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	3.2%	4.1%	0.9%	2.7%	1.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	5.4%	3.1%	5.6%	-0.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	74.4%	64.5%	-9.9%	83.2%	-18.7%
10+ Years	6.4%	15.3%	8.9%	9.8%	5.5%
5-10 Years	6.8%	14%	7.2%	2.9%	11.1%
2-5 Years	7.3%	3.7%	-3.6%	2.2%	1.5%
Less than 2 years	5%	2.5%	-2.5%	1.9%	0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	46.7%	76.7%	-30.0%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	19%	1.3%	17.7%
Romania	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Other EU countries	3.7%	1.5%	2.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Eastern Asia	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Southern Asia	2.5%	1.2%	1.3%
No passport held	24%	13.5%	10.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	15.7%	37.2%	-21.5%
Christian	70.2%	46.2%	24.0%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Not answered	10.7%	6.0%	4.7%

Safety

Is Waldrist Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waldrist Close was 130.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.6% higher than the Hesters Way average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Waldrist Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Hesters Way and the 81st highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,200

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in GL51 0AQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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 Waldrist Close are based on 6 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 Waldrist Close, Cheltenham, GL51 0AQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL51 0AQ

Average Price
£240,351

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£276,400

Flats/Maisonettes
£204,301

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Waldrist Close

Average Price
£325,354

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£348,911

Flats/Maisonettes
£207,570

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Waldrist CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Waldrist Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£277,500	2024-09-02	£277,500
1 Waldrist Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£239,000	2021-06-30	£282,329
1 Waldrist Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£233,000	2016-05-11	£339,543
1 Waldrist Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£192,500	2005-03-23	£393,855
1 Waldrist Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£75,000	1996-06-07	£451,324

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL51 0AQ

Employment

GL51 0AQ 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 GL51 0AQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	101
Full-Time Employee	62
Part-Time Employee	16
Self-Employed	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Other	10
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	2
Looking after home or family	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Manufacturing	10
Administrative and support service activities	7
Human health and social work activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Education	4
Other	4
Construction	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hesters Way Primary School Dill Avenue , GL51 0ES	2out of 4	695 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Springbank Primary Academy Springbank Road , GL51 0PH	3out of 4	1,126 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rowanfield Infant School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY	3out of 4	1,300 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY	4out of 4	1,422 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Swindon Village Primary School Church Road , Swindon Village GL51 9QP	3out of 4	1,657 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH	3out of 4	278 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG	4out of 4	1,276 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD	3out of 4	3,345 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF	3out of 4	3,591 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cleeve School Two Hedges Road , Bishops Cleeve GL52 8AE	2out of 4	5,034 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	1,885 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,732 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY	- not rated	2,556 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS	- not rated	2,716 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW	4out of 4	2,775 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dean Close School Shelburne Road , GL51 6HE	- not rated	2,813 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
Starbucks	Unit 14, Tewkesbury Road	368 yd
Costa	Unit J, Gallagher Retail Park	438 yd
Caffe Nero	Unit C, Tewkesbury Road	480 yd
Subway	Shell Service Station, Princess Elizabeth Way	570 yd
Pausa	Unit 1A, Centrum Park	796 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Beefeater Grill	Cross Hands Beefeater, Tewkesbury Road		553 yd
D'Arcy Wine Merchants Ltd	DArcy Wine Merchants Ltd, Unit 25C		945 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	Unit J4, Gallagher Retail Park	438 yd
Sushi Gourmet	J Sainsburys Plc, Gallagher Retail Park	438 yd
Greggs	Unit J2, Gallagher Retail Park	438 yd
McDonalds	McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, Kingsditch Retail Park	665 yd
Swift Sandwich	Unit E, Ashville Trading Estate	1,072 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Food Warehouse	Unit N, Gallagher Retail Park	425 yd
Sainsburys	J Sainsburys Plc, Gallagher Retail Park	438 yd
Marks And Spencer Simply Foods	Unit 7, Kingsditch Retail Park	665 yd
Bookers Wholesale Ltd	Unit 6, Kingsditch Retail Park	665 yd
The Co-operative Food	10 Hesters Way Road, Cheltenham	828 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
All Saints Academy BLAISDON WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	324 yd
Christ College (Howell Road Site) (Closed) Howell Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	352 yd
Sports Direct Fitness (Cheltenham) THE WILLOWS THE WILLOWS TEWKESBURY ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	421 yd
Civil Service Sports Association Ground TEWKESBURY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts	457 yd
Xtreme Csc Ltd (Cheltenham) KINGSDITCH TRADING ESTATE KINGSDITCH TRADING ESTATE MALMESBURY ROAD	health and fitness suite	601 yd
Hesters Way Primary School DILL AVENUE	grass pitches	687 yd
Springfields Park WELCH ROAD	grass pitches	727 yd
Simply Gym Cheltenham UNIT 2 UNIT 2 WYMANS LANE	health and fitness suite	1,069 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	73.5%

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	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	76.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	159.79 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	159.79 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30.04 Mbit/s

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