Hillfield, St Marks, Cheltenham, GL51 7BQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL51 7BQ 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	52.7%	51.3%	-1.4%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	47.3%	48.7%	1.4%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	22.2%	33.6%	11.4%	37.9%	-4.3%
Married: Opposite sex	47.5%	37.5%	-10.0%	44.2%	-6.7%
Separated	2.7%	1.6%	-1.1%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	9.6%	15.6%	6.0%	9.1%	6.5%
Widowed	18%	11.7%	-6.3%	6.1%	5.6%

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	41.3%	35.5%	-5.8%	48.4%	-12.9%
Good health	36.6%	38.5%	1.9%	33.6%	4.9%
Fair health	15.8%	16.9%	1.1%	12.7%	4.2%
Bad health	5%	7%	2.0%	4.0%	3.0%
Very bad health	1.3%	2%	0.7%	1.2%	0.8%

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	28.7%	18.5%	-10.2%	18.2%	0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.5%	9.8%	-1.7%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	12.2%	-4.7%	13.4%	-1.2%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	13%	8.4%	5.3%	7.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.9%	14.6%	7.7%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	23.4%	31.9%	8.5%	33.8%	-1.9%
Other	8%	0%	-8.0%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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%	1%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.1%
Other Asian	2.8%	0.3%	-2.5%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	1.7%	0.8%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95%	95%	0.0%	81.4%	13.6%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.7% 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	90.5%	93.7%	3.2%	83.2%	10.5%
European Union	5%	4%	-1.0%	6.1%	-2.1%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.5%	1.3%	-1.2%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.6%	94%	4.4%	83.2%	10.8%
10+ Years	1.6%	4%	2.4%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	2.8%	0.7%	-2.1%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	5%	0.7%	-4.3%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.9%	76.7%	-1.8%
Ireland	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	20.4%	13.5%	6.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.9%	37.2%	0.7%
Christian	54.5%	46.2%	8.3%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Hillfield Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillfield was 29.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.8% lower than the Lansdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hillfield has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Lansdown and the 128th lowest crime rate of 392 local areas in Cheltenham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.7%.

🔎 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. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,400

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in GL51 7BQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Hillfield are based on 45 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 Hillfield, St Marks, Cheltenham, GL51 7BQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL51 7BQ

Average Price
£268,259

Semi-Detached
£279,046

Terraced
£218,493

Detached
£272,851

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£229,581

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hillfield

Average Price
£265,604

Semi-Detached
£279,407

Terraced
£209,115

Detached
£273,665

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£226,366

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on HillfieldStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Hillfield, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2025-02-28	£239,506
5 Hillfield, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£197,500	2024-12-18	£200,999
47 Hillfield, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£165,000	2021-09-21	£194,983
30 Hillfield, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£253,600	2021-09-10	£300,079
29 Hillfield, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2021-07-06	£244,250

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL51 7BQ

Employment

GL51 7BQ 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 7BQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	70
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Looking after home or family	6
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	3
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	27
Manufacturing	18
Education	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Financial and insurance activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	7
Information and communication	6
Construction	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	804 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Monkscroft Junior School Shelley Road , St Mark's GL51 7DP	- not rated	804 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Monkscroft Infant School Shelley Road , St Mark's GL51 7DP	- not rated	804 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY	3out of 4	813 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY	- not rated	813 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG	4out of 4	1,246 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG	- not rated	1,246 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic School and Sports College Arle Road , GL51 8LE	- not rated	1,246 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christ College Arle Road , GL51 8LE	- not rated	1,246 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF	- not rated	1,472 yd	Foundation school	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	673 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS	- not rated	679 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Alternative Provision School St George's Centre , Alstone Lane GL51 8HH	- not rated	931 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The St George's Centre Alstone Lane , GL51 8HH	- not rated	932 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dean Close Airthrie 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY	- not rated	1,173 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Treats 4U	259 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham	486 yd
TGI Fridays	374 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham	507 yd
Starbucks	Cheltenham Railway Station, Queens Road	534 yd
Madisons	81 Queens Road, Cheltenham	627 yd
Popeyes	85 Queens Road, Cheltenham	627 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Midlands	Midland Hotel, 247 Gloucester Road		526 yd
National Hunt	Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham		969 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yuen Wah House	68 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham	273 yd
Indian Cottage	78 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham	379 yd
Chef Kitchen	72 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham	379 yd
Bodrum Kebab	42 Goldsmith Road, Cheltenham	679 yd
Harbour City	Harbour City Take Away, 42 Edinburgh Place	744 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	71 Queens Road, Cheltenham	627 yd
Morrisons Daily	50 - 52 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham	744 yd
Iceland Foods	62 - 66 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham	811 yd
Farmfoods Ltd	82 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham	830 yd
Biedronki.com	Unit 4-5, Gresham Court	862 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION BROOKLYN ROAD	grass pitches	523 yd
Trimnasium Fitness Lansdown Station Lansdown Station Queens Road	health and fitness suite	535 yd
Cheltenham Boxing Academy Boys Fitness Club/Body Sports Uk (Closed) Unit 11 Unit 11 Gloucester Road	health and fitness suite	576 yd
Dean Close School SHELBURNE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	677 yd
Rowanfield Junior School ALSTONE LANE	grass pitches	921 yd
Christ College Sports Pitches (Closed) Alstone Lane	grass pitches	951 yd
Gc Gym Health And Fitness (Closed) Princess Elizabeth Way	health and fitness suite	953 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	183.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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