Friars Close, Cheltenham, GL51 3DU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL51 3DU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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	48.1%	52.6%	4.5%	51.0%	1.6%
Male	51.9%	47.4%	-4.5%	49.0%	-1.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of GL51 3DU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	19%	24.7%	5.7%	37.9%	-13.2%
Married: Opposite sex	62.4%	58.1%	-4.3%	44.2%	13.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.1%	1.7%
Separated	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	5.4%	5.7%	0.3%	9.1%	-3.4%
Widowed	10.9%	9.7%	-1.2%	6.1%	3.6%

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	39.8%	47.7%	7.9%	48.4%	-0.7%
Good health	38.3%	34.2%	-4.1%	33.6%	0.6%
Fair health	17.4%	12.8%	-4.6%	12.7%	0.1%
Bad health	3%	3.4%	0.4%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.9%	0.4%	1.2%	0.7%

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	21.7%	16.8%	-4.9%	18.2%	-1.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9%	6.6%	-2.4%	9.6%	-3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.8%	17.7%	1.9%	13.4%	4.3%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	3.5%	-2.8%	5.3%	-1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.2%	17.3%	0.1%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	24%	36.7%	12.7%	33.8%	2.9%
Other	5.9%	1.3%	-4.6%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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%	1.9%	1.9%	1.1%	0.8%
Chinese	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.7%	0.4%
Indian	0%	1.9%	1.9%	3.1%	-1.2%
Other Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.3%
White	99.6%	92.2%	-7.4%	81.4%	10.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.2% 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	92.8%	93.2%	0.4%	83.2%	10.0%
European Union	4.9%	1.9%	-3.0%	6.1%	-4.2%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	3.8%	3.0%	5.6%	-1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.3%	92.9%	1.6%	83.2%	9.7%
10+ Years	0%	6.8%	6.8%	9.8%	-3.0%
5-10 Years	3%	0%	-3.0%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	0.4%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.5%	76.7%	6.8%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Middle East	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Eastern Asia	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
No passport held	12.7%	13.5%	-0.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.1%	37.2%	-0.1%
Christian	52.1%	46.2%	5.9%
Hindu	1.9%	1.7%	0.2%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	1.9%	6.5%	-4.6%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Friars Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friars Close was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.4% lower than the Up Hatherley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Friars Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Up Hatherley and the 67th lowest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.0%.

🔎 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 3DU, 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 Friars Close are based on 10 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 Friars Close, Cheltenham, GL51 3DU

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL51 3DU

Average Price
£512,383

Semi-Detached
£512,383

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Friars Close

Average Price
£494,406

Semi-Detached
£494,406

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Friars CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Friars Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2024-04-05	£353,854
3 Friars Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2016-10-03	£388,987
5 Friars Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£184,000	2011-12-22	£349,700
8 Friars Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£187,000	2009-02-20	£435,780
2 Friars Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£228,000	2007-08-24	£413,152

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL51 3DU

Employment

GL51 3DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3DU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	70
Full-Time Employee	70
Part-Time Employee	42
Self-Employed	16
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	4
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Human health and social work activities	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Education	14
Manufacturing	10
Financial and insurance activities	10
Transport and storage	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Information and communication	7
Other	5
Construction	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

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	229 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St James' Church of England Primary School Merestones Road , GL50 2RS	4out of 4	615 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Greatfield Park Primary School Hulbert Crescent , Hatherley GL51 3FZ	3out of 4	852 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leckhampton Church of England Primary School Hall Road , Leckhampton GL53 0HP	4out of 4	1,353 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lakeside Primary School Hatherley Road , GL51 6HR	2out of 4	1,698 yd	Community 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	740 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG	4out of 4	3,419 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The High School Leckhampton C/O Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF	- not rated	3,955 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF	4out of 4	3,955 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH	3out of 4	4,089 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	2,958 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bettridge School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT	3out of 4	775 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Belmont School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT	- not rated	809 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
University of Gloucestershire The Park , The Park Campus GL50 2RH	- not rated	984 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dean Close School Shelburne Road , GL51 6HE	- not rated	1,565 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS	- not rated	1,597 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	442 yd
Hatherley Coffee Shop	Up Hatherley Way, Up Hatherley	722 yd
Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering Ltd	University Of Gloucestershire, The Park	967 yd
The Dug Out Cafe	Burrows Field, Moorend Grove	1,032 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Greatfield	Caernarvon Road, Cheltenham		925 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Norwood Fish Bar	31 Shurdington Road, Cheltenham		442 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Midcounties Co-operative Limited	The Mid Counties Cooperative, 86 - 88 Salisbury Avenue		296 yd
Morrisons	Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC, Caernarvon Road		925 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Warden Hill Primary School DURHAM CLOSE	grass pitches	336 yd
Brizen Farm Playing Field UP HATHERLEY WAY	grass pitches	780 yd
Bournside Sports Centre WARDEN HILL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	828 yd
Bettridge School WARDEN HILL ROAD	swimming pool	835 yd
University Of Gloucestershire (Park Campus) THE PARK	grass pitches	943 yd
Greatfield Park Primary School HULBERT CRESCENT	grass pitches	964 yd
Burrows MOOREND GROVE	grass pitches	972 yd
Belmont School WARDEN HILL ROAD	grass pitches	977 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	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%

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	78.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	83.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of GL51 3DU