Stanway Road is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL51 6BX is located in the Benhall, the Reddings & Fiddler's Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheltenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stanway Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL51 6BY, GL51 6BW, GL51 6BN, GL51 6DF, GL51 6BZ, GL51 6DA, GL51 6AE, GL51 6DG, GL51 7TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL51 6BX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 50.5% | 52% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 6BX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% 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 | 23.1% | 25.4% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 53.9% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 11% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 7.5% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 37.6% | 47.6% | 10.0% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 34.7% | -7.1% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 18% | 15.1% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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.
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 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 10.5% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 5.7% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 18% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 5.3% | -2.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 46.1% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.5% | 95.6% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.6% 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% | 92.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 92.3% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanway Road was 21.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.8% lower than the Benhall, the Reddings & Fiddler's Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Stanway Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Benhall, the Reddings & Fiddler's Green and the 90th lowest crime rate of 392 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 fallen by about -75.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% 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 Winstone Stanway Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-03-27 | £124,109 |
| 2 Winstone Stanway Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-03-26 | £178,717 |
| 6 Winstone Stanway Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-08-22 | £146,543 |
| 11 Winstone Stanway Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-12-22 | £203,125 |
| 11 Winstone Stanway Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,950 | 2020-08-21 | £143,196 |
GL51 6BX 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 6BX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkscroft Community Primary School Shelley Road , St Mark's GL51 7DP | - not rated | 518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkscroft Junior School Shelley Road , St Mark's GL51 7DP | - not rated | 518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkscroft Infant School Shelley Road , St Mark's GL51 7DP | - not rated | 518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhall Infant School Robert Burns Avenue , Benhall GL51 6PS | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Junior School Robert Burns Avenue , Benhall GL51 6NU | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | 4out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic School and Sports College Arle Road , GL51 8LE | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Close School Shelburne Road , GL51 6HE | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Alternative Provision School St George's Centre , Alstone Lane GL51 8HH | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenslades Coffee Shop | 39 Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham | 228 yd | |
| Cafecito Avenue Benhall | 39 Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham | 228 yd | |
| Number One Restaurant Food Central | Renaissance Refectory, Gloucestershire College | 654 yd | |
| Coronation Cafe | Unit 1, Gresham Court | 776 yd | |
| Compass Group Ltd At ASDA | ASDA Stores Ltd, Hatherley Lane | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superwoks | 37 - 37A Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham | 163 yd | |
| Benhall Fish Bar | 35 Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham | 163 yd | |
| Indian Cottage | 78 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 561 yd | |
| Chef Kitchen | 72 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 561 yd | |
| Harbour City | Harbour City Take Away, 42 Edinburgh Place | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biedronki.com | Unit 4-5, Gresham Court | 786 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 62 - 66 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 790 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 50 - 52 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 801 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 82 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 805 yd | |
| ASDA | ASDA Stores Ltd, Hatherley Lane | 835 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marks Church Of England Junior School ROBERT BURNS AVENUE | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Gc Gym Health And Fitness (Closed) Princess Elizabeth Way | health and fitness suite | 659 yd |
| The Pavilion - Cheltenham HATHERLEY LANE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 845 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary LEWIS ROAD | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Juvenate (Cheltenham) GLOUCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 981 yd |
| Lakeside Primary School HATHERLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| Dean Close School SHELBURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,028 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION BROOKLYN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| 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.