Buckingham Avenue is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL51 8BZ 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 Buckingham Avenue, Cheltenham, GL51 8BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL51 8DA, GL51 8BE, GL51 8BG, GL51 8DD, GL51 8DG, GL51 8BA, GL51 8BS, GL51 8DE, GL51 8BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL51 8BZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 46.9% | 48.7% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 53.1% | 51.3% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 8BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 40.4% | 49.4% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 35.6% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 10% | 5.7% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 47.5% | 7.4% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 43% | 32.9% | -10.1% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 14.5% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 35.4% | 25.7% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 12.5% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 18.7% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 14% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 23.7% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.2% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 94.2% | 88.8% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 88.3% | 85.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 86.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 11% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 1.8% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckingham Avenue was 105.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.5% lower than the Lansdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buckingham Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Lansdown and the 112th highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8A Buckingham Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-07-31 | £297,083 |
| 8 Buckingham Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2017-08-31 | £261,529 |
| 14 Buckingham Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2017-02-24 | £282,511 |
| 14 Buckingham Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2016-02-12 | £232,875 |
| 20 Buckingham Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2013-10-11 | £290,549 |
GL51 8BZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 4out of 4 | 272 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Infant School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 3out of 4 | 393 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hesters Way Primary School Dill Avenue , GL51 0ES | 2out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Malvern Road , GL50 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Road Primary School Gloucester Road , GL51 8PB | 4out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Community school | 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 | 978 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 1,398 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 | 1,969 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 3,213 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chosen Hill School Brookfield Road , Churchdown GL3 2PL | 3out of 4 | 5,030 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 | 1,011 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 | 579 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close School Shelburne Road , GL51 6HE | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW | 4out of 4 | 1,670 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowanfield Café | 6 Rowanfield Exchange, Devon Avenue | 311 yd | |
| Cheltenham Open Door | Unit 3, St Georges Business Park | 483 yd | |
| Cheltenham Saracens RFC Ltd | Pavillion, King George V Playing Field | 511 yd | |
| Botanica | Unit E1, Bramery Business Park | 568 yd | |
| Treats 4U | 259 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midlands | Midland Hotel, 247 Gloucester Road | 558 yd | |
| D'Arcy Wine Merchants Ltd | DArcy Wine Merchants Ltd, Unit 25C | 904 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 140 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri Spot | 24 Rowanfield Exchange, Devon Avenue | 303 yd | |
| Yuen Wah House | 68 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 486 yd | |
| Bodrum Kebab | 42 Goldsmith Road, Cheltenham | 727 yd | |
| Curry Express | 95 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham | 770 yd | |
| Indian Cottage | 78 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 71 Queens Road, Cheltenham | 698 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 50 - 52 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 792 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 62 - 66 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 865 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 82 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 875 yd | |
| Biedronki.com | Unit 4-5, Gresham Court | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION BROOKLYN ROAD | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Cheltenham Boxing Academy Boys Fitness Club/Body Sports Uk (Closed) Unit 11 Unit 11 Gloucester Road | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Rowanfield Junior School ALSTONE LANE | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Christ College Sports Pitches (Closed) Alstone Lane | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Trimnasium Fitness Lansdown Station Lansdown Station Queens Road | health and fitness suite | 669 yd |
| Ymca Cheltenham Sports Centre COLLEGE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| Petersfield Park St. Peters Close | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Clc Sports Centre GLENLEE HOUSE GLENLEE HOUSE MALVERN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,033 yd |
| Gc Gym Health And Fitness (Closed) Princess Elizabeth Way | health and fitness suite | 1,091 yd |
| Pate'S Grammar School PRINCESS ELIZABETH WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,093 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 286.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 114.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.