Village Road is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL51 0BJ 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 0BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL51 0BE, GL51 0EJ, GL51 0AZ, GL51 0ET, GL51 0EL, GL51 0BA, GL51 0AS, GL51 0EG, GL51 0EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL51 0BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 49.3% | 48.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51.2% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 GL51 0BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 39.2% | 47.7% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 38.8% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 8.9% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 36.4% | 43.7% | 7.3% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 35.5% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 16.6% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 35.2% | 25.7% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 9.3% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 15.2% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 14.4% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 25.7% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 6.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 93% | 85.8% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 80.1% 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 | 93.4% | 80.1% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 9.9% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 8.4% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 80.1% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 11.7% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 1.8% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.4% | 13.5% | 13.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Village Road was 90.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.8% lower than the Hesters Way average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Village Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Hesters Way and the 137th highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Village Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2012-02-27 | £103,836 |
| 34 Village Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2010-05-28 | £118,692 |
| 64 Village Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2001-03-16 | £248,624 |
| 34 Village Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £23,000 | 1999-01-22 | £94,607 |
| 62 Village Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £54,500 | 1998-03-03 | £299,893 |
GL51 0BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesters Way Primary School Dill Avenue , GL51 0ES | 2out of 4 | 131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springbank Primary Academy Springbank Road , GL51 0PH | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Infant School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 4out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Lewis Road , GL51 0HZ | 2out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 295 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | 4out of 4 | 730 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 3,085 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 3,454 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chosen Hill School Brookfield Road , Churchdown GL3 2PL | 3out of 4 | 5,380 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 | 1,324 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 | 1,387 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close School Shelburne Road , GL51 6HE | - not rated | 2,287 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW | 4out of 4 | 2,523 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Shell Service Station, Princess Elizabeth Way | 536 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Unit C, Tewkesbury Road | 740 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 14, Tewkesbury Road | 793 yd | |
| Lou's Cafe | Travis Perkins, Brook Road | 822 yd | |
| Cheltenham Saracens RFC Ltd | Pavillion, King George V Playing Field | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'Arcy Wine Merchants Ltd | DArcy Wine Merchants Ltd, Unit 25C | 757 yd | |
| Beefeater Grill | Cross Hands Beefeater, Tewkesbury Road | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Chippy | 2 Beaumont Road, Cheltenham | 774 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, Kingsditch Retail Park | 945 yd | |
| Subway | Unit J4, Gallagher Retail Park | 996 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | J Sainsburys Plc, Gallagher Retail Park | 996 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit J2, Gallagher Retail Park | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 10 Hesters Way Road, Cheltenham | 319 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 7, Kingsditch Retail Park | 945 yd | |
| Bookers Wholesale Ltd | Unit 6, Kingsditch Retail Park | 945 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit N, Gallagher Retail Park | 962 yd | |
| Sainsburys | J Sainsburys Plc, Gallagher Retail Park | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hesters Way Primary School DILL AVENUE | grass pitches | 178 yd |
| Christ College (Howell Road Site) (Closed) Howell Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 319 yd |
| All Saints Academy BLAISDON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 462 yd |
| Springfields Park WELCH ROAD | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| Pate'S Grammar School PRINCESS ELIZABETH WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Rowanfield Junior School ALSTONE LANE | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Civil Service Sports Association Ground TEWKESBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 889 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Cheltenham) THE WILLOWS THE WILLOWS TEWKESBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 901 yd |
| Springbank Primary Academy SPRINGBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Ymca Cheltenham Sports Centre COLLEGE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 972 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.