Hicks Beach Road is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL51 0JL 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 Hicks Beach Road, Cheltenham, GL51 0JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL51 0JJ, GL51 0SD, GL51 0SB, GL51 0JN, GL51 0NS, GL51 0JG, GL51 0NR, GL51 0RY, GL51 0NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL51 0JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58% | 51.5% | -6.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 42% | 48.5% | 6.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 0JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% 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 | 37.9% | 48.2% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 35% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 2.7% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 8.2% | -7.0% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 49% | 47.5% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 34.1% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 15.4% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 24.5% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.7% | 16% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 13.2% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 17.5% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.7% | 20.2% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.1% | 88.8% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 80.8% 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 | 95.4% | 80.8% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 9.7% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 80.8% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.8% | 76.7% | -21.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 9.3% | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 30.1% | 13.5% | 16.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hicks Beach Road was 118.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.8% higher than the Hesters Way average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hicks Beach Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Hesters Way and the 93rd highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Hicks Beach Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-01-20 | £347,490 |
| 27 Hicks Beach Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-12-13 | £235,948 |
| 33 Hicks Beach Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2007-10-17 | £210,250 |
| 33 Hicks Beach Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £45,500 | 1999-06-07 | £228,150 |
| 33 Hicks Beach Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £42,000 | 1998-07-31 | £216,794 |
GL51 0JL 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 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 355 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springbank Primary Academy Springbank Road , GL51 0PH | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hesters Way Primary School Dill Avenue , GL51 0ES | 2out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Infant School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 4out of 4 | 1,467 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 | 466 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 1,325 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 | 2,862 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chosen Hill School Brookfield Road , Churchdown GL3 2PL | 3out of 4 | 4,295 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 4,402 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 633 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 | 1,921 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close School Shelburne Road , GL51 6HE | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS | - not rated | 2,197 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY | - not rated | 2,574 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT | - not rated | 2,868 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number One Restaurant Food Central | Renaissance Refectory, Gloucestershire College | 537 yd | |
| Coronation Cafe | Unit 1, Gresham Court | 556 yd | |
| Cheltenham Saracens RFC Ltd | Pavillion, King George V Playing Field | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Chippy | 2 Beaumont Road, Cheltenham | 455 yd | |
| Harbour City | Harbour City Take Away, 42 Edinburgh Place | 670 yd | |
| Bodrum Kebab | 42 Goldsmith Road, Cheltenham | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biedronki.com | Unit 4-5, Gresham Court | 555 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 82 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 584 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 62 - 66 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 604 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 50 - 52 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 670 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 10 Hesters Way Road, Cheltenham | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary LEWIS ROAD | grass pitches | 257 yd |
| Pate'S Grammar School PRINCESS ELIZABETH WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Gc Gym Health And Fitness (Closed) Princess Elizabeth Way | health and fitness suite | 541 yd |
| Springbank Primary Academy SPRINGBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Springfields Park WELCH ROAD | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Hesters Way Primary School DILL AVENUE | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION BROOKLYN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,033 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.