Shelley Road is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL51 7DR is located in the St Mark's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheltenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shelley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 7DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL51 7UD, GL51 7UB, GL51 7DW, GL51 7DN, GL51 7DY, GL51 7SW, GL51 7UA, GL51 7SR, GL51 7DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL51 7DR has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.9% of the population 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 | 52.9% | 57.9% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 6.9% |
| Male | 47.1% | 42.1% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -6.9% |
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 | 45.9% | 40.4% | -5.5% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 32.6% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 9.2% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 14.2% | 11.0% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
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 | 47.4% | 41.7% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 30.2% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 20.3% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 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.
In the area around GL51 7DR this area, 30.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 30.9% | 3.0% | 18.2% | 12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 12.8% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 13.1% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 7.8% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 23.4% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 9% | 9.2% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 6.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 92.6% | 89.8% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 87.4% | 83.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 9.9% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 82.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7.8% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.1% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.6% | 76.7% | -18.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 28.1% | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelley Road was 183.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% higher than the Hesters Way average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shelley Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Hesters Way and the 50th highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Shelley Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2025-10-17 | £367,000 |
| 42 Shelley Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-02-26 | £157,046 |
| 8 Shelley Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-10-16 | £283,388 |
| 20 Shelley Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-04-25 | £310,673 |
| 14 Shelley Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-03-28 | £347,659 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Lewis Road , GL51 0HZ | 2out of 4 | 508 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhall Infant School Robert Burns Avenue , Benhall GL51 6PS | 4out of 4 | 1,060 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 | 1,117 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 4out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Infant School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 807 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chosen Hill School Brookfield Road , Churchdown GL3 2PL | 3out of 4 | 4,108 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 4,165 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire College Cheltenham Campus , Princess Elizabeth Way GL51 7SJ | - not rated | 230 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,199 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Alternative Provision School St George's Centre , Alstone Lane GL51 8HH | 3out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number One Restaurant Food Central | Renaissance Refectory, Gloucestershire College | 335 yd | |
| Coronation Cafe | Unit 1, Gresham Court | 358 yd | |
| Cheltenham Saracens RFC Ltd | Pavillion, King George V Playing Field | 577 yd | |
| Greenslades Coffee Shop | 39 Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham | 667 yd | |
| Cafecito Avenue Benhall | 39 Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Cottage | 78 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 322 yd | |
| Chef Kitchen | 72 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 322 yd | |
| Harbour City | Harbour City Take Away, 42 Edinburgh Place | 352 yd | |
| Bodrum Kebab | 42 Goldsmith Road, Cheltenham | 353 yd | |
| Yuen Wah House | 68 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 50 - 52 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 352 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 62 - 66 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 354 yd | |
| Biedronki.com | Unit 4-5, Gresham Court | 366 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 82 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 373 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gc Gym Health And Fitness (Closed) Princess Elizabeth Way | health and fitness suite | 327 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary LEWIS ROAD | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION BROOKLYN ROAD | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Pate'S Grammar School PRINCESS ELIZABETH WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 870 yd |
| St Marks Church Of England Junior School ROBERT BURNS AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,092 yd |
| Dean Close School SHELBURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,093 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.