Durham Close, Cheltenham, GL51 3DF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL51 3DF has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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	51.6%	49%	-2.6%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	48.4%	51%	2.6%	49.0%	2.0%

Partnership Status

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	22.2%	30.7%	8.5%	37.9%	-7.2%
Married: Opposite sex	53.8%	48%	-5.8%	44.2%	3.8%
Separated	2.4%	1%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	10.8%	8.4%	-2.4%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	10.8%	11.9%	1.1%	6.1%	5.8%

Health

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	47.2%	41.9%	-5.3%	48.4%	-6.5%
Good health	33.5%	39%	5.5%	33.6%	5.4%
Fair health	11.8%	14.1%	2.3%	12.7%	1.4%
Bad health	5.1%	4.6%	-0.5%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	2.4%	0.4%	-2.0%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	17.9%	13.3%	-4.6%	18.2%	-4.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.3%	8.4%	-2.9%	9.6%	-1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.8%	15.3%	-4.5%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	10.3%	4.2%	5.3%	5.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.8%	14.8%	3.0%	16.9%	-2.1%
Degree or Similar	31.6%	34.5%	2.9%	33.8%	0.7%
Other	1.4%	3.4%	2.0%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.1%	-0.7%
Chinese	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.9%	99.2%	2.3%	81.4%	17.8%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.5%	92.9%	-1.6%	83.2%	9.7%
European Union	0.8%	5.4%	4.6%	6.1%	-0.7%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	0.8%	-1.6%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.1%	92.9%	-1.2%	83.2%	9.7%
10+ Years	0.4%	5.8%	5.4%	9.8%	-4.0%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	0.8%	-3.9%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.1%	76.7%	8.4%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
Central Asia	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%
No passport held	11.6%	13.5%	-1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.8%	37.2%	2.6%
Christian	49.4%	46.2%	3.2%
Jewish	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	8.7%	6.0%	2.7%

Safety

Is Durham Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durham Close was 21.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.2% lower than the Up Hatherley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Durham Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Up Hatherley and the 65th lowest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,600

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in GL51 3DF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Durham Close are based on 38 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cheltenham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Durham Close, Cheltenham, GL51 3DF

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL51 3DF

Average Price
£318,513

Semi-Detached
£321,158

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£308,988

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Durham Close

Average Price
£331,049

Semi-Detached
£334,091

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£317,579

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Durham CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
21 Durham Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2025-02-24	£295,399
19 Durham Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2025-02-17	£285,035
28 Durham Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£267,000	2024-08-30	£277,290
17 Durham Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£292,500	2024-06-03	£307,418
22 Durham Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£356,100	2024-06-03	£374,261

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL51 3DF

Employment

GL51 3DF 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in GL51 3DF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	71
Full-Time Employee	59
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Education	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Manufacturing	13
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Financial and insurance activities	7
Information and communication	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Other	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Warden Hill Primary School Durham Close , Warden Hill GL51 3DF	4out of 4	166 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greatfield Park Primary School Hulbert Crescent , Hatherley GL51 3FZ	3out of 4	530 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St James' Church of England Primary School Merestones Road , GL50 2RS	4out of 4	698 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Lakeside Primary School Hatherley Road , GL51 6HR	2out of 4	1,359 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leckhampton Church of England Primary School Hall Road , Leckhampton GL53 0HP	4out of 4	1,695 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF	3out of 4	545 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG	4out of 4	3,171 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH	3out of 4	3,892 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The High School Leckhampton C/O Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF	- not rated	4,271 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF	4out of 4	4,271 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gloucestershire College Cheltenham Campus , Princess Elizabeth Way GL51 7SJ	- not rated	2,681 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Belmont School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT	- not rated	694 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bettridge School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT	3out of 4	699 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
University of Gloucestershire The Park , The Park Campus GL50 2RH	- not rated	1,124 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dean Close School Shelburne Road , GL51 6HE	- not rated	1,330 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS	- not rated	1,438 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sardar's Cafe	89 Salisbury Avenue, Cheltenham	102 yd
Hatherley Coffee Shop	Up Hatherley Way, Up Hatherley	599 yd
Hatherley And Reddings Cricket Club	Main Road, Shurdington	1,054 yd
Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering Ltd	University Of Gloucestershire, The Park	1,072 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Greatfield	Caernarvon Road, Cheltenham		628 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Norwood Fish Bar	31 Shurdington Road, Cheltenham		460 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Midcounties Co-operative Limited	The Mid Counties Cooperative, 86 - 88 Salisbury Avenue		162 yd
Morrisons	Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC, Caernarvon Road		628 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Warden Hill Primary School DURHAM CLOSE	grass pitches	91 yd
Bournside Sports Centre WARDEN HILL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	597 yd
Greatfield Park Primary School HULBERT CRESCENT	grass pitches	635 yd
Brizen Farm Playing Field UP HATHERLEY WAY	grass pitches	649 yd
Bettridge School WARDEN HILL ROAD	swimming pool	711 yd
Belmont School WARDEN HILL ROAD	grass pitches	830 yd
University Of Gloucestershire (Park Campus) THE PARK	grass pitches	1,044 yd
Hatherley Park BOURNSIDE ROAD	grass pitches	1,080 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	96.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.9%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	67 Mbit/s
Average download speed	80.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of GL51 3DF