Rowanfield Road is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL51 8AF 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 Rowanfield Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL51 8BT, GL51 8AG, GL51 8AL, GL51 8EF, GL51 8BY, GL51 8DE, GL51 8PL, GL51 8AW, GL51 8AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL51 8AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents 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 | 50.6% | 53% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 49.4% | 47% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 27.7% | 32.6% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 47.7% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.9% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 6.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 41.3% | 44.7% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 39.7% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 12.7% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.6% | 18.5% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 6.9% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 14.3% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 38.2% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 95% | 93.3% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 90.4% | 88.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 87.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.3% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowanfield Road was 60.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.0% lower than the Lansdown average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Rowanfield Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Lansdown and the 149th highest crime rate of 392 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Rowanfield Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-02-28 | £317,606 |
| 49 Rowanfield Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-07-19 | £293,524 |
| 41 Rowanfield Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-11-02 | £252,444 |
| 35 Rowanfield Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2021-04-09 | £247,967 |
| 57B Rowanfield Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-07-17 | £125,733 |
GL51 8AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | - not rated | 526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Infant School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Infant School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | - not rated | 654 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Malvern Road , GL50 2NR | - not rated | 827 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's Catholic School and Sports College Arle Road , GL51 8LE | - not rated | 873 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ College Arle Road , GL51 8LE | - not rated | 873 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | 4out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Foundation school | 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 | - not rated | 505 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St George's Centre Alstone Lane , GL51 8HH | - not rated | 507 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS | - not rated | 775 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close Airthrie 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY | - not rated | 880 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close School Shelburne Road , GL51 6HE | - not rated | 967 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treats 4U | 259 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham | 352 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 264 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham | 404 yd | |
| Starbucks | Cheltenham Railway Station, Queens Road | 413 yd | |
| Cheltenham Open Door | Unit 3, St Georges Business Park | 415 yd | |
| Rowanfield Café | 6 Rowanfield Exchange, Devon Avenue | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midlands | Midland Hotel, 247 Gloucester Road | 299 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 140 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri Spot | 24 Rowanfield Exchange, Devon Avenue | 401 yd | |
| Yuen Wah House | 68 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 524 yd | |
| Curry Express | 95 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham | 645 yd | |
| Indian Cottage | 78 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 770 yd | |
| Chef Kitchen | 72 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 71 Queens Road, Cheltenham | 440 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 50 - 52 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 942 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 62 - 66 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 1,016 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 82 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 1,030 yd | |
| Biedronki.com | Unit 4-5, Gresham Court | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Boxing Academy Boys Fitness Club/Body Sports Uk (Closed) Unit 11 Unit 11 Gloucester Road | health and fitness suite | 185 yd |
| Trimnasium Fitness Lansdown Station Lansdown Station Queens Road | health and fitness suite | 408 yd |
| Christ College Sports Pitches (Closed) Alstone Lane | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION BROOKLYN ROAD | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Rowanfield Junior School ALSTONE LANE | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Clc Sports Centre GLENLEE HOUSE GLENLEE HOUSE MALVERN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 857 yd |
| Dean Close School SHELBURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 971 yd |
| Ymca Cheltenham Sports Centre COLLEGE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,013 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 | 213.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.