Surrey Avenue is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL51 8DF 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 Surrey Avenue, Cheltenham, GL51 8DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL51 8DG, GL51 8DD, GL51 8DH, GL51 7EF, GL51 8DQ, GL51 8DE, GL51 8BZ, GL51 8DJ, GL51 8BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL51 8DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 51.4% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 52.4% | 48.6% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 37.8% | 39% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 43.3% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.1% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.5% | 0.5% | 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 | 42.3% | 45.8% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 36.6% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 13.3% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.1% | 18.1% | -16.0% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 10.1% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13.7% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 20.2% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 28.9% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.1% | 88.6% | -9.5% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 86.8% 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% | 86.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 6% | 3.7% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 86.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 11.2% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 0.9% | -3.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.6% | 37.2% | 17.4% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Surrey Avenue was 109.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.8% lower than the Lansdown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Surrey Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Lansdown and the 107th highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Surrey Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2021-09-30 | £305,671 |
| 57 Surrey Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-02-22 | £265,770 |
| 25 Surrey Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-11-27 | £250,714 |
| 3 Surrey Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,500 | 2019-09-06 | £338,417 |
| 19 Surrey Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2018-12-13 | £302,521 |
GL51 8DF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
GL51 8DF 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 4out of 4 | 434 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Infant School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Lewis Road , GL51 0HZ | 2out of 4 | 962 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hesters Way Primary School Dill Avenue , GL51 0ES | 2out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Malvern Road , GL50 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,260 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 | 850 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 1,413 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 | 1,955 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 3,407 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chosen Hill School Brookfield Road , Churchdown GL3 2PL | 3out of 4 | 4,845 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 | 819 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 | 772 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close School Shelburne Road , GL51 6HE | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW | 4out of 4 | 1,839 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 | 347 yd | |
| Rowanfield Café | 6 Rowanfield Exchange, Devon Avenue | 502 yd | |
| Treats 4U | 259 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham | 669 yd | |
| Cheltenham Open Door | Unit 3, St Georges Business Park | 670 yd | |
| Starbucks | Cheltenham Railway Station, Queens Road | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midlands | Midland Hotel, 247 Gloucester Road | 641 yd | |
| D'Arcy Wine Merchants Ltd | DArcy Wine Merchants Ltd, Unit 25C | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuen Wah House | 68 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 308 yd | |
| Peri Spot | 24 Rowanfield Exchange, Devon Avenue | 496 yd | |
| Bodrum Kebab | 42 Goldsmith Road, Cheltenham | 540 yd | |
| Indian Cottage | 78 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 601 yd | |
| Chef Kitchen | 72 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 50 - 52 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 607 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 62 - 66 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 681 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 82 Edinburgh Place, Cheltenham | 693 yd | |
| Biedronki.com | Unit 4-5, Gresham Court | 737 yd | |
| Tesco | 71 Queens Road, Cheltenham | 781 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 | 192 yd |
| Rowanfield Junior School ALSTONE LANE | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Cheltenham Boxing Academy Boys Fitness Club/Body Sports Uk (Closed) Unit 11 Unit 11 Gloucester Road | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Christ College Sports Pitches (Closed) Alstone Lane | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Trimnasium Fitness Lansdown Station Lansdown Station Queens Road | health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| Gc Gym Health And Fitness (Closed) Princess Elizabeth Way | health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| Pate'S Grammar School PRINCESS ELIZABETH WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 965 yd |
| Ymca Cheltenham Sports Centre COLLEGE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,022 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary LEWIS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.