Home Close is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL51 0DB is located in the Hesters Way electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheltenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Home Close, Cheltenham, GL51 0DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL51 0DQ, GL51 0DT, GL51 0DG, GL51 0DA, GL51 0DU, GL51 0DF, GL51 0FD, GL51 0DH, GL51 0FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL51 0DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.7% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.3% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 36.5% | 41.2% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 42.7% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 9.7% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 38.4% | 44.2% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 39.8% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 12.7% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 28.6% | 22% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 10.8% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 17.5% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 16% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 24.6% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.7% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.9% | 93.7% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 91.6% | 83.8% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 11.1% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 84% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 11.7% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0.5% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 7% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Home Close was 59.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.5% lower than the Hesters Way average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Home Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Hesters Way and the 196th highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Home Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-07-02 | £277,682 |
| 9 Home Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-12-17 | £266,001 |
| 9 Home Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-10-19 | £178,658 |
| 9 Home Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-07-20 | £199,394 |
| 9 Home Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2017-08-03 | £214,914 |
GL51 0DB 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 | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesters Way Primary School Dill Avenue , GL51 0ES | 2out of 4 | 286 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springbank Primary Academy Springbank Road , GL51 0PH | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Lewis Road , GL51 0HZ | 2out of 4 | 868 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Infant School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 4out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | 4out of 4 | 434 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 3,032 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 3,801 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chosen Hill School Brookfield Road , Churchdown GL3 2PL | 3out of 4 | 5,026 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 | 1,056 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 | 1,561 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close School Shelburne Road , GL51 6HE | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS | - not rated | 2,225 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW | 4out of 4 | 2,724 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Saracens RFC Ltd | Pavillion, King George V Playing Field | 843 yd | |
| Coronation Cafe | Unit 1, Gresham Court | 889 yd | |
| Subway | Shell Service Station, Princess Elizabeth Way | 910 yd | |
| Number One Restaurant Food Central | Renaissance Refectory, Gloucestershire College | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'Arcy Wine Merchants Ltd | DArcy Wine Merchants Ltd, Unit 25C | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Chippy | 2 Beaumont Road, Cheltenham | 403 yd | |
| Harbour City | Harbour City Take Away, 42 Edinburgh Place | 893 yd | |
| Bodrum Kebab | 42 Goldsmith Road, Cheltenham | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 10 Hesters Way Road, Cheltenham | 70 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 82 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 864 yd | |
| Biedronki.com | Unit 4-5, Gresham Court | 879 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 62 - 66 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 883 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 50 - 52 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hesters Way Primary School DILL AVENUE | grass pitches | 203 yd |
| Springfields Park WELCH ROAD | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Pate'S Grammar School PRINCESS ELIZABETH WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 410 yd |
| Christ College (Howell Road Site) (Closed) Howell Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 523 yd |
| All Saints Academy BLAISDON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Springbank Primary Academy SPRINGBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary LEWIS ROAD | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Rowanfield Junior School ALSTONE LANE | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION BROOKLYN ROAD | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Gc Gym Health And Fitness (Closed) Princess Elizabeth Way | health and fitness suite | 1,022 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 | 500 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 468 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.