Pitman Road is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL51 7UD 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 Pitman Road, Cheltenham, GL51 7UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL51 7DR, GL51 7UB, GL51 7UA, GL51 7SR, GL51 7DY, GL51 7SW, GL51 7TZ, GL51 7ST, GL51 7UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL51 7UD 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 7UD 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 Pitman Road was 114.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.6% higher than the Hesters Way average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pitman Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Hesters Way and the 68th highest crime rate of 392 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Pitman Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2021-03-31 | £97,606 |
| 45 Pitman Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-10-23 | £104,340 |
| 7 Pitman Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2016-11-04 | £103,485 |
| 45 Pitman Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2012-12-21 | £83,175 |
| 3 Pitman Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2003-08-01 | £87,805 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkscroft Community Primary School Shelley Road , St Mark's GL51 7DP | - not rated | 168 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkscroft Junior School Shelley Road , St Mark's GL51 7DP | - not rated | 168 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkscroft Infant School Shelley Road , St Mark's GL51 7DP | - not rated | 168 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Lewis Road , GL51 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Lewis Road , GL51 0HZ | - not rated | 627 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 | 913 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | - not rated | 913 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic School and Sports College Arle Road , GL51 8LE | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ College Arle Road , GL51 8LE | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Kingsmead Howell Road , GL51 0ED | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,086 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Alternative Provision School St George's Centre , Alstone Lane GL51 8HH | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St George's Centre Alstone Lane , GL51 8HH | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 351 yd | |
| Coronation Cafe | Unit 1, Gresham Court | 411 yd | |
| Greenslades Coffee Shop | 39 Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham | 599 yd | |
| Cafecito Avenue Benhall | 39 Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham | 599 yd | |
| Cheltenham Saracens RFC Ltd | Pavillion, King George V Playing Field | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Hunt | Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Cottage | 78 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 350 yd | |
| Chef Kitchen | 72 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 350 yd | |
| Harbour City | Harbour City Take Away, 42 Edinburgh Place | 420 yd | |
| Bodrum Kebab | 42 Goldsmith Road, Cheltenham | 426 yd | |
| Superwoks | 37 - 37A Benhall Avenue, Cheltenham | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 62 - 66 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 414 yd | |
| Biedronki.com | Unit 4-5, Gresham Court | 420 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 50 - 52 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 420 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 82 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 432 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gc Gym Health And Fitness (Closed) Princess Elizabeth Way | health and fitness suite | 347 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary LEWIS ROAD | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION BROOKLYN ROAD | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Pate'S Grammar School PRINCESS ELIZABETH WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 922 yd |
| St Marks Church Of England Junior School ROBERT BURNS AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Dean Close School SHELBURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,088 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.