Oldbury Road is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL51 0HQ 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 Oldbury Road, Cheltenham, GL51 0HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL51 0BT, GL51 0HF, GL51 0BS, GL51 0BU, GL51 0DN, GL51 0DL, GL51 7NJ, GL51 0HE, GL51 7PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL51 0HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 54% | 6.2% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 52.2% | 46% | -6.2% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 0HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 33.6% | 44% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 40.4% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43% | 53.1% | 10.1% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 33.8% | -6.0% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 8.8% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 1.9% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 26.1% | 21% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 16.3% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 15.9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 12.7% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 23.2% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.2% | 91% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 92.4% | 81.6% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 13.6% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 82.3% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7.8% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 76.7% | -16.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 6.7% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 26.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oldbury Road was 64.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.0% lower than the Hesters Way average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oldbury Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Hesters Way and the 186th highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 174.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oldbury Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2015-11-20 | £212,057 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Lewis Road , GL51 0HZ | 2out of 4 | 529 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hesters Way Primary School Dill Avenue , GL51 0ES | 2out of 4 | 530 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springbank Primary Academy Springbank Road , GL51 0PH | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Infant School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 4out of 4 | 1,026 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 | 81 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 921 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 | 2,744 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 3,908 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chosen Hill School Brookfield Road , Churchdown GL3 2PL | 3out of 4 | 4,725 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 | 703 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 | 1,488 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close School Shelburne Road , GL51 6HE | - not rated | 1,919 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW | 4out of 4 | 2,644 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronation Cafe | Unit 1, Gresham Court | 536 yd | |
| Cheltenham Saracens RFC Ltd | Pavillion, King George V Playing Field | 569 yd | |
| Number One Restaurant Food Central | Renaissance Refectory, Gloucestershire College | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Chippy | 2 Beaumont Road, Cheltenham | 433 yd | |
| Harbour City | Harbour City Take Away, 42 Edinburgh Place | 550 yd | |
| Bodrum Kebab | 42 Goldsmith Road, Cheltenham | 584 yd | |
| Yuen Wah House | 68 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 933 yd | |
| Indian Cottage | 78 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 10 Hesters Way Road, Cheltenham | 372 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 82 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 514 yd | |
| Biedronki.com | Unit 4-5, Gresham Court | 527 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 62 - 66 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 533 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 50 - 52 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 550 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pate'S Grammar School PRINCESS ELIZABETH WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 116 yd |
| Hesters Way Primary School DILL AVENUE | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary LEWIS ROAD | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Springfields Park WELCH ROAD | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Gc Gym Health And Fitness (Closed) Princess Elizabeth Way | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION BROOKLYN ROAD | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Springbank Primary Academy SPRINGBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Rowanfield Junior School ALSTONE LANE | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Christ College (Howell Road Site) (Closed) Howell Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 869 yd |
| All Saints Academy BLAISDON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 979 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.