St Michaels Road, Cheltenham, GL51 3RP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL51 3RP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.5%	50.2%	-1.3%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	48.5%	49.8%	1.3%	49.0%	0.8%

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 3RP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% 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	19.4%	25.4%	6.0%	37.9%	-12.5%
Married: Opposite sex	57.3%	53.2%	-4.1%	44.2%	9.0%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.9%	2%	1.1%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	9.5%	9.1%	-0.4%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	12.5%	10.3%	-2.2%	6.1%	4.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.9%	50.9%	8.0%	48.4%	2.5%
Good health	36.6%	33.3%	-3.3%	33.6%	-0.3%
Fair health	16.4%	11.7%	-4.7%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	4.1%	3.4%	-0.7%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	23.7%	17.9%	-5.8%	18.2%	-0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	7.2%	-4.0%	9.6%	-2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.1%	11.6%	-6.5%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	6%	6.8%	0.8%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.5%	14.7%	5.2%	16.9%	-2.2%
Degree or Similar	25%	36.7%	11.7%	33.8%	2.9%
Other	6.5%	5.2%	-1.3%	2.8%	2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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%
Other Asian	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.6%	-1.6%
White	97.8%	99.3%	1.5%	81.4%	17.9%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.1% 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	93.7%	93.1%	-0.6%	83.2%	9.9%
European Union	1.9%	3.1%	1.2%	6.1%	-3.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	3%	0.7%	-2.3%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	1%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.3%	93.1%	-0.2%	83.2%	9.9%
10+ Years	0%	5.8%	5.8%	9.8%	-4.0%
5-10 Years	1.9%	0.3%	-1.6%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3.4%	0.3%	-3.1%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.8%	76.7%	7.1%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	12.4%	13.5%	-1.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.1%	37.2%	-2.1%
Christian	57.4%	46.2%	11.2%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	7.2%	6.0%	1.2%

Safety

Is St Michaels Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Michaels Road was 7.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.3% lower than the Up Hatherley average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

St Michaels Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Up Hatherley and the 15th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cheltenham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.8%.

🔎 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 3RP, 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 St Michaels Road are based on 74 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 St Michaels Road, Cheltenham, GL51 3RP

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL51 3RP

Average Price
£390,544

Semi-Detached
£378,611

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£482,032

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Michaels Road

Average Price
£383,255

Semi-Detached
£375,104

Terraced
£374,182

Detached
£435,696

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Michaels Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
37 St Michaels Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2025-04-08	£364,775
17 St Michaels Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2025-03-27	£416,532
9 St Michaels Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£427,000	2024-04-26	£443,308
17 St Michaels Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£402,393	2023-05-26	£419,871
33 St Michaels Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£299,500	2023-03-24	£319,281

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL51 3RP

Employment

GL51 3RP 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in GL51 3RP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	98
Full-Time Employee	77
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	20
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Construction	14
Manufacturing	11
Education	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	5
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St James' Church of England Primary School Merestones Road , GL50 2RS	- not rated	343 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St James' Church of England Primary School Merestones Road , GL50 2RS	3out of 4	343 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Warden Hill Primary School Durham Close , Warden Hill GL51 3DF	3out of 4	500 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greatfield Park Primary School Hulbert Crescent , Hatherley GL51 3FZ	- not rated	1,063 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leckhampton Church of England Primary School Hall Road , Leckhampton GL53 0HP	3out of 4	1,268 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	- not rated	678 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF	3out of 4	678 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic School and Sports College Arle Road , GL51 8LE	- not rated	2,961 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christ College Arle Road , GL51 8LE	- not rated	2,961 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG	4out of 4	3,316 yd	Academy converter	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	600 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Belmont School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT	4out of 4	663 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Belmont School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT	- not rated	663 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
University of Gloucestershire The Park , The Park Campus GL50 2RH	- not rated	673 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brookfield School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT	- not rated	709 yd	Community special school	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
Sardar's Cafe	89 Salisbury Avenue, Cheltenham	513 yd
Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering Ltd	University Of Gloucestershire, The Park	674 yd
Hatherley Coffee Shop	Up Hatherley Way, Up Hatherley	980 yd
The Dug Out Cafe	Burrows Field, Moorend Grove	1,007 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Somerset Arms	Moorend Street, Cheltenham		888 yd
The Greatfield	Caernarvon Road, Cheltenham		1,075 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Norwood Fish Bar	31 Shurdington Road, Cheltenham		730 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Midcounties Co-operative Limited	The Mid Counties Cooperative, 86 - 88 Salisbury Avenue		297 yd
Morrisons	Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC, Caernarvon Road		1,075 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Warden Hill Primary School DURHAM CLOSE	grass pitches	499 yd
Bettridge School WARDEN HILL ROAD	swimming pool	597 yd
University Of Gloucestershire (Park Campus) THE PARK	grass pitches	649 yd
Bournside Sports Centre WARDEN HILL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	675 yd
Belmont School WARDEN HILL ROAD	grass pitches	744 yd
Hatherley Park BOURNSIDE ROAD	grass pitches	836 yd
Burrows MOOREND GROVE	grass pitches	953 yd
Brizen Farm Playing Field UP HATHERLEY WAY	grass pitches	1,036 yd
Greatfield Park Primary School HULBERT CRESCENT	grass pitches	1,064 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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	113.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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