Hawthorn Road is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL51 7LX is located in the Hesters Way electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheltenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hawthorn Road, Cheltenham, GL51 7LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL51 7PP, GL51 7LY, GL51 7NU, GL51 7PD, GL51 7NW, GL51 7LT, GL51 7NJ, GL51 7LU, GL51 0HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL51 7LX is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 45.9% | 46.9% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 54.1% | 53.1% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 7LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.9% 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 | 47.7% | 53.9% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.7% | 24.1% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2.6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 13.4% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.7% | 36.2% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 32.4% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 19.7% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 9.3% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 7LX this area, 30.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 30.5% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.5% | 15.5% | -10.0% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 15.5% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.6% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 12% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 17.6% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 92.1% | 91.7% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 92.8% | 84.4% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 9.7% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 84.4% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.7% | 76.7% | -19.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.6% | 13.5% | 16.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorn Road was 454.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 307.8% higher than the Hesters Way average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawthorn Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Hesters Way and the 17th highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 267.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Hawthorn Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £313,000 | 2023-03-01 | £339,487 |
| 57 Hawthorn Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2022-10-14 | £140,070 |
| 77 Hawthorn Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-10-10 | £240,726 |
| 87 Hawthorn Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2021-01-12 | £91,363 |
| 33 Hawthorn Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2018-09-21 | £163,041 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesters Way Primary School Dill Avenue , GL51 0ES | 2out of 4 | 385 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Lewis Road , GL51 0HZ | 2out of 4 | 708 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Infant School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 4out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springbank Primary Academy Springbank Road , GL51 0PH | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 278 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 804 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 | 2,674 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 3,666 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chosen Hill School Brookfield Road , Churchdown GL3 2PL | 3out of 4 | 4,915 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 | 814 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 | 1,270 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close School Shelburne Road , GL51 6HE | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW | 4out of 4 | 2,432 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Saracens RFC Ltd | Pavillion, King George V Playing Field | 491 yd | |
| Coronation Cafe | Unit 1, Gresham Court | 642 yd | |
| Number One Restaurant Food Central | Renaissance Refectory, Gloucestershire College | 828 yd | |
| Subway | Shell Service Station, Princess Elizabeth Way | 922 yd | |
| Rowanfield Café | 6 Rowanfield Exchange, Devon Avenue | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'Arcy Wine Merchants Ltd | DArcy Wine Merchants Ltd, Unit 25C | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour City | Harbour City Take Away, 42 Edinburgh Place | 603 yd | |
| Bodrum Kebab | 42 Goldsmith Road, Cheltenham | 610 yd | |
| Champion Chippy | 2 Beaumont Road, Cheltenham | 623 yd | |
| Yuen Wah House | 68 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 869 yd | |
| Peri Spot | 24 Rowanfield Exchange, Devon Avenue | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 10 Hesters Way Road, Cheltenham | 332 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 50 - 52 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 603 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 82 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 603 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 62 - 66 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 616 yd | |
| Biedronki.com | Unit 4-5, Gresham Court | 632 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pate'S Grammar School PRINCESS ELIZABETH WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Hesters Way Primary School DILL AVENUE | grass pitches | 420 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION BROOKLYN ROAD | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Rowanfield Junior School ALSTONE LANE | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Springfields Park WELCH ROAD | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary LEWIS ROAD | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Christ College (Howell Road Site) (Closed) Howell Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 788 yd |
| Gc Gym Health And Fitness (Closed) Princess Elizabeth Way | health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| All Saints Academy BLAISDON WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
| Springbank Primary Academy SPRINGBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 946 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 | 158.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 53.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.