Pennsylvania Avenue is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL51 7JL is located in the St Peter's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheltenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pennsylvania Avenue, Cheltenham, GL51 7JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL51 7PH, GL51 7JJ, GL51 7JN, GL51 7PJ, GL51 7LD, GL51 7RA, GL51 7JH, GL51 7JQ, GL51 7JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL51 7JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.5% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.5% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around GL51 7JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.7% | 50.3% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 29.6% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Separated | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 11.1% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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% | 44.6% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 33.8% | -4.6% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 16.4% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 7JL this area, 29.6% 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 | 35.2% | 29.6% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 12.2% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 11.7% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 24% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 93.4% | 92.6% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 93.7% | 82.2% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 13% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 82.2% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 10% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.7% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57% | 76.7% | -19.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 7% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 29.6% | 13.5% | 16.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.8% | 37.2% | 17.6% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pennsylvania Avenue was 162.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.3% higher than the Hesters Way average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pennsylvania Avenue has the 9th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Hesters Way and the 59th highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Pennsylvania Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-03-20 | £181,609 |
| 16A Pennsylvania Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2022-12-20 | £175,381 |
| 10A Pennsylvania Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-02-11 | £179,729 |
| 10 Pennsylvania Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-02-11 | £179,729 |
| 2 Pennsylvania Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-01-14 | £252,914 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesters Way Primary School Dill Avenue , GL51 0ES | 2out of 4 | 230 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Infant School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 4out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springbank Primary Academy Springbank Road , GL51 0PH | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Lewis Road , GL51 0HZ | 2out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | 4out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 2,850 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 3,312 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chosen Hill School Brookfield Road , Churchdown GL3 2PL | 3out of 4 | 5,342 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 | 1,224 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Alternative Provision School St George's Centre , Alstone Lane GL51 8HH | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close School Shelburne Road , GL51 6HE | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW | 4out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Shell Service Station, Princess Elizabeth Way | 494 yd | |
| Lou's Cafe | Travis Perkins, Brook Road | 724 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Unit C, Tewkesbury Road | 775 yd | |
| Cheltenham Saracens RFC Ltd | Pavillion, King George V Playing Field | 791 yd | |
| Rowanfield Café | 6 Rowanfield Exchange, Devon Avenue | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'Arcy Wine Merchants Ltd | DArcy Wine Merchants Ltd, Unit 25C | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri Spot | 24 Rowanfield Exchange, Devon Avenue | 886 yd | |
| Champion Chippy | 2 Beaumont Road, Cheltenham | 892 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, Kingsditch Retail Park | 956 yd | |
| Bodrum Kebab | 42 Goldsmith Road, Cheltenham | 983 yd | |
| Dirty Boys | Unit 47, Space Business Centre | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 10 Hesters Way Road, Cheltenham | 425 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 7, Kingsditch Retail Park | 956 yd | |
| Bookers Wholesale Ltd | Unit 6, Kingsditch Retail Park | 956 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 50 - 52 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 993 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 82 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hesters Way Primary School DILL AVENUE | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Rowanfield Junior School ALSTONE LANE | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Christ College (Howell Road Site) (Closed) Howell Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 568 yd |
| Springfields Park WELCH ROAD | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| All Saints Academy BLAISDON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| Pate'S Grammar School PRINCESS ELIZABETH WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| Ymca Cheltenham Sports Centre COLLEGE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 773 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION BROOKLYN ROAD | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Petersfield Park St. Peters Close | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Christ College Sports Pitches (Closed) Alstone Lane | grass pitches | 918 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.