Shakespeare Road is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL51 7HA 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 Shakespeare Road, Cheltenham, GL51 7HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL51 7HB, GL51 7EZ, GL51 7ET, GL51 7EY, GL51 7ES, GL51 7HD, GL51 7HG, GL51 7HF, GL51 7DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL51 7HA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 51% | 48.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 49% | 51.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 34.6% | 39.9% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 43.7% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 50% | 50.7% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 33.2% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 13% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 13.8% | -9.1% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 7.9% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 10% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.9% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 17.1% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 40.4% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98% | 91.4% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 89.5% | 83.5% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 5.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 83.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shakespeare Road was 67.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.3% lower than the Lansdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shakespeare Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Lansdown and the 180th highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Shakespeare Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-01-15 | £314,706 |
| 6 Shakespeare Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2019-06-07 | £319,579 |
| 2 Shakespeare Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2018-08-22 | £310,258 |
| 20 Shakespeare Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2018-03-09 | £280,641 |
| 4 Shakespeare Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2017-02-28 | £307,396 |
GL51 7HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 896 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 4out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Infant School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benhall Infant School Robert Burns Avenue , Benhall GL51 6PS | 4out of 4 | 1,105 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 | 1,187 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 | 1,023 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 3,803 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chosen Hill School Brookfield Road , Churchdown GL3 2PL | 3out of 4 | 4,398 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 644 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 | 832 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS | - not rated | 965 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 | 1,163 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT | - not rated | 1,642 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Saracens RFC Ltd | Pavillion, King George V Playing Field | 561 yd | |
| TGI Fridays | 374 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham | 589 yd | |
| Coronation Cafe | Unit 1, Gresham Court | 682 yd | |
| Treats 4U | 259 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham | 710 yd | |
| Starbucks | Cheltenham Railway Station, Queens Road | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midlands | Midland Hotel, 247 Gloucester Road | 750 yd | |
| National Hunt | Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Cottage | 78 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 156 yd | |
| Chef Kitchen | 72 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 156 yd | |
| Yuen Wah House | 68 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 200 yd | |
| Bodrum Kebab | 42 Goldsmith Road, Cheltenham | 523 yd | |
| Harbour City | Harbour City Take Away, 42 Edinburgh Place | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 50 - 52 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 580 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 62 - 66 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 637 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 82 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 659 yd | |
| Biedronki.com | Unit 4-5, Gresham Court | 683 yd | |
| Tesco | 71 Queens Road, Cheltenham | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION BROOKLYN ROAD | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Dean Close School SHELBURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 745 yd |
| Gc Gym Health And Fitness (Closed) Princess Elizabeth Way | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Trimnasium Fitness Lansdown Station Lansdown Station Queens Road | health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Cheltenham Boxing Academy Boys Fitness Club/Body Sports Uk (Closed) Unit 11 Unit 11 Gloucester Road | health and fitness suite | 783 yd |
| Rowanfield Junior School ALSTONE LANE | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary LEWIS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,015 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 | 87.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.