Larchmere Grove is in Up Hatherley, Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL51 3NS is located in the Up Hatherley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheltenham. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Larchmere Grove, Up Hatherley, Cheltenham, GL51 3NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL51 3NT, GL51 3PY, GL51 3RZ, GL51 3QU, GL51 3NP, GL51 3NW, GL51 3RQ, GL51 3YD, GL51 3YG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL51 3NS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 52% | 47.9% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 48% | 52.1% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 3NS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% 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 | 33.9% | 34.3% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 52.1% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 10.2% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (94.1%) 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 | 60.6% | 56.8% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 37.3% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 4.5% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around GL51 3NS this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 6.8% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 14.3% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 20.3% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 44.7% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96% | 94.2% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 92.4% | 90.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 90.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| 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 Larchmere Grove was 23.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.1% lower than the Up Hatherley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Larchmere Grove has the 15th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Up Hatherley and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Larchmere Grove, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2020-10-01 | £518,654 |
| 10 Larchmere Grove, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2018-06-12 | £545,947 |
| 3 Larchmere Grove, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2015-07-02 | £555,475 |
| 5 Larchmere Grove, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £356,000 | 2013-08-23 | £619,367 |
| 11 Larchmere Grove, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £299,000 | 2013-07-29 | £536,626 |
GL51 3NS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
GL51 3NS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greatfield Park Primary School Hulbert Crescent , Hatherley GL51 3FZ | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Primary School Hatherley Road , GL51 6HR | 2out of 4 | 810 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Hill Primary School Durham Close , Warden Hill GL51 3DF | 4out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Junior School Robert Burns Avenue , Benhall GL51 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhall Infant School Robert Burns Avenue , Benhall GL51 6PS | 4out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | 4out of 4 | 3,021 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chosen Hill School Brookfield Road , Churchdown GL3 2PL | 3out of 4 | 3,549 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 3,899 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchdown School Winston Road , Churchdown GL3 2RB | 3out of 4 | 4,830 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 | 2,435 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bettridge School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close School Shelburne Road , GL51 6HE | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Gloucestershire The Park , The Park Campus GL50 2RH | - not rated | 1,978 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatherley Coffee Shop | Up Hatherley Way, Up Hatherley | 787 yd | |
| Sardar's Cafe | 89 Salisbury Avenue, Cheltenham | 852 yd | |
| Aspen Services At Lakeside Primary School | Lakeside Junior School, Hatherley Road | 881 yd | |
| Hatherley And Reddings Cricket Club | Main Road, Shurdington | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greatfield | Caernarvon Road, Cheltenham | 332 yd | |
| The Hatherley | 293 Hatherley Road, Cheltenham | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Gardens Chinese Takeaway | 1 Caernarvon Court, Caernarvon Road | 804 yd | |
| Lakeside Takeaway | Lakeside Chippy, 34 Grasmere Road | 899 yd | |
| Norwood Fish Bar | 31 Shurdington Road, Cheltenham | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC, Caernarvon Road | 332 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative Limited | The Mid Counties Cooperative, 86 - 88 Salisbury Avenue | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greatfield Park Primary School HULBERT CRESCENT | grass pitches | 305 yd |
| Brizen Farm Playing Field UP HATHERLEY WAY | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Lakeside Primary School HATHERLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Warden Hill Primary School DURHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Bournside Sports Centre WARDEN HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,063 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 | 190.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.