Banyard Close is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL51 7SX is located in the Hesters Way electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheltenham. This postcode has been in use since 2002-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Banyard Close, Cheltenham, GL51 7SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL51 7SZ, GL51 7SY, GL51 0HY, GL51 0HX, GL51 0XT, GL51 0HZ, GL51 7SG, GL51 0XL, GL51 7SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL51 7SX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.6% | 49.2% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.8% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 7SX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.6% 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 | 62.9% | 62.6% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 24.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.1% | 22.9% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.2% | 52% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 36.1% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 8.5% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 10.9% | 13.6% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 13.8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 16.9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 17.5% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 30.2% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 93.8% | 88.1% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 78.2% 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 | 87.3% | 78.2% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 15.6% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 79% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 9.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.9% | 76.7% | -18.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 7.3% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 24.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.5% | 37.2% | 19.3% |
| Christian | 29.4% | 46.2% | -16.8% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Banyard Close was 133.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.8% higher than the Hesters Way average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Banyard Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Hesters Way and the 77th highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6D Banyard Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-08-01 | £160,791 |
| 8D Banyard Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-04-02 | £159,716 |
| 2C Banyard Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-12-17 | £142,525 |
| 8A Banyard Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-07-07 | £141,673 |
| 6A Banyard Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-06-15 | £151,491 |
| Full-Time Employee | 155 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 123 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springbank Primary Academy Springbank Road , GL51 0PH | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hesters Way Primary School Dill Avenue , GL51 0ES | 2out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 4out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Infant School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 3out of 4 | 1,330 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 | 556 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 1,553 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 | 2,406 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chosen Hill School Brookfield Road , Churchdown GL3 2PL | 3out of 4 | 4,126 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 4,301 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 | 178 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 | 1,600 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Alternative Provision School St George's Centre , Alstone Lane GL51 8HH | 3out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY | - not rated | 2,257 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT | - not rated | 2,421 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 | 72 yd | |
| Coronation Cafe | Unit 1, Gresham Court | 207 yd | |
| Cheltenham Saracens RFC Ltd | Pavillion, King George V Playing Field | 637 yd | |
| Greenslades Coffee Shop | 39 Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham | 949 yd | |
| Cafecito Avenue Benhall | 39 Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour City | Harbour City Take Away, 42 Edinburgh Place | 340 yd | |
| Bodrum Kebab | 42 Goldsmith Road, Cheltenham | 405 yd | |
| Indian Cottage | 78 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 707 yd | |
| Chef Kitchen | 72 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 707 yd | |
| Yuen Wah House | 68 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biedronki.com | Unit 4-5, Gresham Court | 216 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 82 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 262 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 62 - 66 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 269 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 50 - 52 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 340 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 10 Hesters Way Road, Cheltenham | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gc Gym Health And Fitness (Closed) Princess Elizabeth Way | health and fitness suite | 76 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary LEWIS ROAD | grass pitches | 212 yd |
| Pate'S Grammar School PRINCESS ELIZABETH WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION BROOKLYN ROAD | grass pitches | 768 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 47.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.