Tennyson Road is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL51 7DE is located in the St Mark's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheltenham. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tennyson Road, Cheltenham, GL51 7DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL51 7TF, GL51 7TE, GL51 7EU, GL51 7EA, GL51 7DU, GL51 6AA, GL51 7EX, GL51 7DX, GL51 7EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL51 7DE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 46.8% | 49.8% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 53.2% | 50.2% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 32.9% | 37% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 45.3% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 9.5% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 45.3% | 48.1% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 30.7% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 16.3% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 47.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 15.2% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 8.6% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 8.6% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 14.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 47.3% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 13.5% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.1% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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 | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.9% | 96.1% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 87.1% | 90.7% | 3.6% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 90.1% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 8.5% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tennyson Road was 107.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.3% lower than the Lansdown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tennyson Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Lansdown and the 90th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.2%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2015-11-20 | £334,698 |
| 141 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2015-02-20 | £310,063 |
| 139 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2006-09-29 | £311,115 |
| 141 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £89,700 | 2001-03-20 | £304,318 |
GL51 7DE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkscroft Junior School Shelley Road , St Mark's GL51 7DP | - not rated | 577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkscroft Infant School Shelley Road , St Mark's GL51 7DP | - not rated | 577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhall Infant School Robert Burns Avenue , Benhall GL51 6PS | 3out of 4 | 854 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 | 940 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 | 1,245 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic School and Sports College Arle Road , GL51 8LE | - not rated | 1,631 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 | 660 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS | - not rated | 899 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 | 1,363 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St George's Centre Alstone Lane , GL51 8HH | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT | - not rated | 1,424 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGI Fridays | 374 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham | 548 yd | |
| Greenslades Coffee Shop | 39 Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham | 572 yd | |
| Cafecito Avenue Benhall | 39 Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham | 572 yd | |
| Coronation Cafe | Unit 1, Gresham Court | 759 yd | |
| Number One Restaurant Food Central | Renaissance Refectory, Gloucestershire College | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham | 526 yd | |
| The Midlands | Midland Hotel, 247 Gloucester Road | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Cottage | 78 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 192 yd | |
| Chef Kitchen | 72 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 192 yd | |
| Yuen Wah House | 68 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 461 yd | |
| Superwoks | 37 - 37A Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham | 526 yd | |
| Benhall Fish Bar | 35 Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 50 - 52 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 698 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 62 - 66 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 734 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 82 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 755 yd | |
| Biedronki.com | Unit 4-5, Gresham Court | 764 yd | |
| Tesco | 71 Queens Road, Cheltenham | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Close School SHELBURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 662 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION BROOKLYN ROAD | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Gc Gym Health And Fitness (Closed) Princess Elizabeth Way | health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Trimnasium Fitness Lansdown Station Lansdown Station Queens Road | health and fitness suite | 924 yd |
| St Marks Church Of England Junior School ROBERT BURNS AVENUE | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Cheltenham Boxing Academy Boys Fitness Club/Body Sports Uk (Closed) Unit 11 Unit 11 Gloucester Road | health and fitness suite | 1,019 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary LEWIS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,045 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.