Glencairn Court is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL51 6QN is located in the Lansdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheltenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glencairn Court, Cheltenham, GL51 6QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL50 2NB, GL51 6QL, GL51 6QP, GL50 2NA, GL50 2NQ, GL51 6QJ, GL50 2ND, GL51 7AG, GL50 2LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL51 6QN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 52.6% | 49.5% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50.5% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.3% | 38.1% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 35.7% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 14.9% | 5.7% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 12% | 8.9% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 39.5% | 44% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 34.6% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 16.8% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 47.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 15.3% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 5.9% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 10% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 15.9% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.6% | 47.1% | -4.5% | 33.8% | 13.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 92.1% | 87.4% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 80.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 80.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 81.6% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 8.9% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 3.7% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glencairn Court was 58.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.7% lower than the College average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Glencairn Court has the 15th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in College and the 156th highest crime rate of 392 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Glencairn Court, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-11-28 | £239,834 |
| 16 Glencairn Court, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-12-06 | £248,874 |
| 9 Glencairn Court, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-05-24 | £216,012 |
| 6 Glencairn Court, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-12-21 | £222,470 |
| 11 Glencairn Court, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-12-09 | £212,798 |
The percentage of retired residents living in GL51 6QN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Malvern Road , GL50 2NR | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Malvern Road , GL50 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Merestones Road , GL50 2RS | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Merestones Road , GL50 2RS | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | - not rated | 972 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic School and Sports College Arle Road , GL51 8LE | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ College Arle Road , GL51 8LE | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | 4out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS | - not rated | 79 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close School Shelburne Road , GL51 6HE | - not rated | 455 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close Airthrie 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY | - not rated | 818 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT | - not rated | 856 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT | - not rated | 856 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Cheltenham Railway Station, Queens Road | 323 yd | |
| Treats 4U | 259 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham | 367 yd | |
| Madisons | 81 Queens Road, Cheltenham | 386 yd | |
| Popeyes | 85 Queens Road, Cheltenham | 386 yd | |
| TGI Fridays | 374 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midlands | Midland Hotel, 247 Gloucester Road | 458 yd | |
| The Lansdown | Lansdown Road, Cheltenham | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuen Wah House | 68 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 900 yd | |
| Indian Cottage | 78 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 936 yd | |
| Chef Kitchen | 72 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 936 yd | |
| Curry Express | 95 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham | 953 yd | |
| Lakeside Takeaway | Lakeside Chippy, 34 Grasmere Road | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 71 Queens Road, Cheltenham | 386 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trimnasium Fitness Lansdown Station Lansdown Station Queens Road | health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| Dean Close School SHELBURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 457 yd |
| Cheltenham Boxing Academy Boys Fitness Club/Body Sports Uk (Closed) Unit 11 Unit 11 Gloucester Road | health and fitness suite | 668 yd |
| Belmont School WARDEN HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Hatherley Park BOURNSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Bettridge School WARDEN HILL ROAD | swimming pool | 910 yd |
| Clc Sports Centre GLENLEE HOUSE GLENLEE HOUSE MALVERN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 936 yd |
| Bournside Sports Centre WARDEN HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 977 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.62 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.62 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.