Carter Road is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL51 0US 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 Carter Road, Cheltenham, GL51 0US and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL51 0UT, GL51 0AF, GL51 0BZ, GL51 0AE, GL51 0UN, GL51 9SG, GL51 0UR, GL51 0AN, GL51 0AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL51 0US is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 33.9% | 34.1% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 46.6% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 12.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 41.3% | 47.4% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 35.4% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 11.7% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 29.4% | 21.2% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 9.1% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 16.9% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 16.5% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 31.2% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 11.2% | 7.5% | -3.7% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 84.9% | 82% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
In this area, 74.4% 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 | 84% | 74.4% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 13.6% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 7.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 83.7% | 73.9% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 14.5% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.5% | 76.7% | -14.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 7.1% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carter Road was 86.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.5% lower than the Hesters Way average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Carter Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Hesters Way and the 149th highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Carter Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2024-12-12 | £246,149 |
| 157 Carter Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-07-05 | £260,629 |
| 147 Carter Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-03-30 | £242,627 |
| 149 Carter Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £201,500 | 2021-02-26 | £242,768 |
| 145 Carter Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2021-01-15 | £240,127 |
GL51 0US 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesters Way Primary School Dill Avenue , GL51 0ES | 2out of 4 | 673 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Infant School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 4out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springbank Primary Academy Springbank Road , GL51 0PH | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gardners Lane Primary School Gardners Lane , Swindon Road GL51 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 357 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | 4out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 3,096 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 3,407 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve School Two Hedges Road , Bishops Cleeve GL52 8AE | 2out of 4 | 4,957 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 | 1,851 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 | 1,490 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY | - not rated | 2,307 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW | 4out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS | - not rated | 2,521 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close School Shelburne Road , GL51 6HE | - not rated | 2,650 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero | Unit C, Tewkesbury Road | 234 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 14, Tewkesbury Road | 251 yd | |
| Subway | Shell Service Station, Princess Elizabeth Way | 312 yd | |
| Costa | Unit J, Gallagher Retail Park | 528 yd | |
| Pausa | Unit 1A, Centrum Park | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'Arcy Wine Merchants Ltd | DArcy Wine Merchants Ltd, Unit 25C | 688 yd | |
| Beefeater Grill | Cross Hands Beefeater, Tewkesbury Road | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, Kingsditch Retail Park | 441 yd | |
| Subway | Unit J4, Gallagher Retail Park | 528 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | J Sainsburys Plc, Gallagher Retail Park | 528 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit J2, Gallagher Retail Park | 528 yd | |
| Swift Sandwich | Unit E, Ashville Trading Estate | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 7, Kingsditch Retail Park | 441 yd | |
| Bookers Wholesale Ltd | Unit 6, Kingsditch Retail Park | 441 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit N, Gallagher Retail Park | 465 yd | |
| Sainsburys | J Sainsburys Plc, Gallagher Retail Park | 528 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 10 Hesters Way Road, Cheltenham | 858 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xtreme Csc Ltd (Cheltenham) KINGSDITCH TRADING ESTATE KINGSDITCH TRADING ESTATE MALMESBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Christ College (Howell Road Site) (Closed) Howell Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 491 yd |
| All Saints Academy BLAISDON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 535 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Cheltenham) THE WILLOWS THE WILLOWS TEWKESBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 685 yd |
| Hesters Way Primary School DILL AVENUE | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Civil Service Sports Association Ground TEWKESBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 731 yd |
| Springfields Park WELCH ROAD | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Petersfield Park St. Peters Close | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Ymca Cheltenham Sports Centre COLLEGE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 902 yd |
| Simply Gym Cheltenham UNIT 2 UNIT 2 WYMANS LANE | health and fitness suite | 922 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 51.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.