Sefton Walk, Up Hatherley, Cheltenham, GL51 3QF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL51 3QF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.6%	51.3%	0.7%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	49.4%	48.7%	-0.7%	49.0%	-0.3%

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 3QF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.9% 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	16.8%	23.4%	6.6%	37.9%	-14.5%
Married: Opposite sex	74%	64.9%	-9.1%	44.2%	20.7%
Separated	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	6.1%	5.5%	-0.6%	9.1%	-3.6%
Widowed	2.3%	4.9%	2.6%	6.1%	-1.2%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.4%) 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	54.3%	61.7%	7.4%	48.4%	13.3%
Good health	37.4%	29.7%	-7.7%	33.6%	-3.9%
Fair health	7.1%	6.7%	-0.4%	12.7%	-6.0%
Bad health	1.1%	1.6%	0.5%	4.0%	-2.4%
Very bad health	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%

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.

In the area around GL51 3QF this area, 6.7% 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 46%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.3%	6.7%	-3.6%	18.2%	-11.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.6%	7%	-5.6%	9.6%	-2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.7%	13.7%	-5.0%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	4.6%	1.5%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.5%	21%	6.5%	16.9%	4.1%
Degree or Similar	39.7%	46%	6.3%	33.8%	12.2%
Other	1.1%	0.9%	-0.2%	2.8%	-1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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%	0.2%	0.2%	0.7%	-0.5%
Indian	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	3.1%	-1.9%
Pakistani	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.7%	-2.5%
Other Asian	0%	2.1%	2.1%	1.6%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	1.9%	1.0%	0.8%	1.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.6%	92.8%	-5.8%	81.4%	11.4%
Arab	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Other	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.3% 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	97.7%	92.3%	-5.4%	83.2%	9.1%
European Union	0.6%	2.6%	2.0%	6.1%	-3.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	2.7%	-2.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	3.9%	3.3%	5.6%	-1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	92.3%	-5.1%	83.2%	9.1%
10+ Years	0%	3.2%	3.2%	9.8%	-6.6%
5-10 Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0.9%	3%	2.1%	2.2%	0.8%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.2%	76.7%	11.5%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Eastern Asia	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	6.2%	13.5%	-7.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49.7%	37.2%	12.5%
Christian	42.7%	46.2%	-3.5%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Sefton Walk Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sefton Walk was 22.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.2% lower than the Up Hatherley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sefton Walk has the 14th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Up Hatherley and the 71st lowest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.8%.

🔎 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 3QF, 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 1/10 (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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (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 Sefton Walk are based on 13 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 Sefton Walk, Up Hatherley, Cheltenham, GL51 3QF

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL51 3QF

Average Price
£524,137

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£524,137

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sefton Walk

Average Price
£538,423

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£538,423

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sefton WalkStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Sefton Walk, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2023-08-11	£433,475
1 Sefton Walk, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£373,000	2019-04-18	£478,169
7 Sefton Walk, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2017-04-21	£423,933
3 Sefton Walk, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2013-12-16	£524,615
15 Sefton Walk, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£263,001	2008-02-29	£481,306

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL51 3QF

Employment

GL51 3QF 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	119
Retired	74
Part-Time Employee	50
Self-Employed	30
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	12
Unemployed	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Education	31
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	26
Financial and insurance activities	20
Human health and social work activities	18
Manufacturing	14
Construction	11
Other	9
Information and communication	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lakeside Primary School Hatherley Road , GL51 6HR	2out of 4	604 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mark's Church of England Junior School Robert Burns Avenue , Benhall GL51 6NU	3out of 4	796 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Benhall Infant School Robert Burns Avenue , Benhall GL51 6PS	4out of 4	854 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greatfield Park Primary School Hulbert Crescent , Hatherley GL51 3FZ	3out of 4	1,074 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Warden Hill Primary School Durham Close , Warden Hill GL51 3DF	4out of 4	1,700 yd	Foundation 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	1,605 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG	4out of 4	2,711 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chosen Hill School Brookfield Road , Churchdown GL3 2PL	3out of 4	2,964 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH	3out of 4	3,667 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Churchdown School Winston Road , Churchdown GL3 2RB	3out of 4	4,208 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	2,092 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dean Close School Shelburne Road , GL51 6HE	- not rated	1,577 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Belmont School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT	- not rated	1,798 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bettridge School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT	3out of 4	1,877 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS	- not rated	1,973 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
University of Gloucestershire The Park , The Park Campus GL50 2RH	- not rated	2,513 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aspen Services At Lakeside Primary School	Lakeside Junior School, Hatherley Road	498 yd
FC Lakeside Ltd	The Pavilion, Cold Pool Lane	533 yd
Compass Group Ltd At ASDA	ASDA Stores Ltd, Hatherley Lane	913 yd
Manor By The Lake	The Manor By The Lake, Cheltenham Film Studios	913 yd
Antiqualia	Chelt Film Studio, Arle Court	913 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Hatherley	293 Hatherley Road, Cheltenham		292 yd
The Greatfield	Caernarvon Road, Cheltenham		1,045 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lee Gardens Chinese Takeaway	1 Caernarvon Court, Caernarvon Road	325 yd
Panku Cheltenham	ASDA Stores Ltd, Hatherley Lane	913 yd
Lakeside Takeaway	Lakeside Chippy, 34 Grasmere Road	979 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
ASDA	ASDA Stores Ltd, Hatherley Lane		913 yd
Morrisons	Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC, Caernarvon Road		1,045 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lakeside Primary School HATHERLEY ROAD	grass pitches	580 yd
St Marks Church Of England Junior School ROBERT BURNS AVENUE	grass pitches	845 yd
The Pavilion - Cheltenham HATHERLEY LANE	grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts	898 yd
Greatfield Park Primary School HULBERT CRESCENT	grass pitches	959 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	104.9 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	15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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