Elm Close is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL51 9BZ is located in the Swindon Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tewkesbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elm Close, Cheltenham, GL51 9BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL51 9BY, GL51 9DL, GL51 9DN, GL51 9DD, GL51 9BX, GL51 9BN, GL51 9BL, GL51 9AH, GL51 9DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL51 9BZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.8% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.2% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 9BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 51.1% | 47.8% | -3.3% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 31.7% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 7.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 35.6% | 41.3% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 36% | 32.8% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 18% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5.2% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 9BZ this area, 37.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38% | 37.7% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 19.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 10.5% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 14% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 14% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 16.2% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 10.9% | 3.5% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.6% | 87.9% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 78.7% 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 | 86.9% | 78.7% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 14.1% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 79.2% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7.6% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.1% | 76.7% | -21.6% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 30.4% | 13.5% | 16.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Close was 359.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 229.4% higher than the Springbank average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Elm Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Springbank and the 20th highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Elm Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2018-07-16 | £93,641 |
| 6 Elm Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2016-02-11 | £132,581 |
| 6 Elm Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2013-04-08 | £123,006 |
| 1St & 2Nd Floor Maisonette 5 Elm Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,500 | 2005-03-24 | £136,057 |
| 1St & 2Nd Floor Maisonette 5 Elm Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2002-04-05 | £191,698 |
GL51 9BZ 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 | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardners Lane Primary School Gardners Lane , Swindon Road GL51 9JW | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Road Primary School Gloucester Road , GL51 8PB | 4out of 4 | 659 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Infant School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 4out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Malvern Road , GL50 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | 4out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 2,101 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve School Two Hedges Road , Bishops Cleeve GL52 8AE | 2out of 4 | 4,708 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 | 2,196 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 | 886 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW | 4out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Ladies' College Bayshill Road , GL50 3EP | - not rated | 1,786 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jumpin Fun | Cotswold Fabric Warehouse, Tewkesbury Road | 119 yd | |
| The Rock | St Peters Church, Tewkesbury Road | 119 yd | |
| Costa | Tesco Stores Ltd, Colletts Drive | 477 yd | |
| Gas Green Big Local Lunch Club | Gas Green Youth Centre, Baker Street | 559 yd | |
| Lou's Cafe | Travis Perkins, Brook Road | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam And Eve Cheltenham | Adam & Eve Inn, 8 Townsend Street | 620 yd | |
| D'Arcy Wine Merchants Ltd | DArcy Wine Merchants Ltd, Unit 25C | 631 yd | |
| The Ridge | Windyridge Road, Cheltenham | 859 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 140 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham | 909 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Inn, New Street | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Let's Fry Fish And Chips | 94 Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham | 11 yd | |
| Dirty Boys | Unit 47, Space Business Centre | 323 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Stores Limited, Colletts Drive | 550 yd | |
| That Sandwich Place | 128 Swindon Road, Cheltenham | 690 yd | |
| Hei Kitchen | 412 High Street, Cheltenham | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited, Colletts Drive | 550 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 7, Kingsditch Retail Park | 841 yd | |
| Bookers Wholesale Ltd | Unit 6, Kingsditch Retail Park | 841 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Windyridge Road, Cheltenham | 859 yd | |
| Shahi Bazar | Organic Gurus, Unit 1 | 908 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Folly STREET RECORD STREET RECORD GARDNERS LANE | grass pitches | 187 yd |
| Petersfield Park St. Peters Close | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Ymca Cheltenham Sports Centre COLLEGE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 483 yd |
| Unisport (Hardwick) (Closed) Hardwick Hall Hardwick Hall St. Pauls Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 605 yd |
| Christ College Sports Pitches (Closed) Alstone Lane | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Leisure @ Cheltenham TOMMY TAYLORS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 938 yd |
| Prince Of Wales Stadium CHELTENHAM RECREATION CENTRE CHELTENHAM RECREATION CENTRE TOMMY TAYLORS LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Simply Gym Cheltenham UNIT 2 UNIT 2 WYMANS LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,040 yd |
| Rowanfield Junior School ALSTONE LANE | grass pitches | 1,052 yd |
| Xtreme Csc Ltd (Cheltenham) KINGSDITCH TRADING ESTATE KINGSDITCH TRADING ESTATE MALMESBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,080 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.