Yarnold Terrace is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL51 9EQ is located in the St Peter's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheltenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Yarnold Terrace, Cheltenham, GL51 9EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL51 9EF, GL51 9DY, GL51 9EH, GL51 9DX, GL51 9DT, GL51 9EJ, GL51 9EE, GL51 9EB, GL51 9DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL51 9EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.9% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.1% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 9EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% 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 | 46.1% | 47% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 30.9% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 14.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 44.6% | 43% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 36.3% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 11.6% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 6% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 | 24.6% | 24.2% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 8.1% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 8.1% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 16.5% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 33.5% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 6.9% | 5.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 86.8% | 84.8% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 63.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 63.6% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| European Union | 19.5% | 25.4% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 19.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71% | 63.6% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 18.7% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.6% | 10.2% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 6% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.4% | 76.7% | -25.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 14.2% | 1.3% | 12.9% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yarnold Terrace was 131.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.4% lower than the Lansdown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Yarnold Terrace has the 9th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Lansdown and the 80th highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Yarnold Terrace, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £38,000 | 1998-07-03 | £190,181 |
GL51 9EQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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 9EQ 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 | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 702 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Infant School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Road Primary School Gloucester Road , GL51 8PB | 4out of 4 | 942 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 4out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hesters Way Primary School Dill Avenue , GL51 0ES | 2out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | 4out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 3,018 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve School Two Hedges Road , Bishops Cleeve GL52 8AE | 2out of 4 | 4,788 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 | 1,994 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 | 974 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW | 4out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Ladies' College Bayshill Road , GL50 3EP | - not rated | 2,113 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS | - not rated | 2,129 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lou's Cafe | Travis Perkins, Brook Road | 206 yd | |
| Pausa | Unit 1A, Centrum Park | 334 yd | |
| The Range Home And Leisure | Unit 1A, Centrum Park | 334 yd | |
| KFC | KFC Restaurant, Unit 7 | 334 yd | |
| Costa | Centrum Park, Tewkesbury Road | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'Arcy Wine Merchants Ltd | DArcy Wine Merchants Ltd, Unit 25C | 354 yd | |
| The Ridge | Windyridge Road, Cheltenham | 911 yd | |
| Adam And Eve Cheltenham | Adam & Eve Inn, 8 Townsend Street | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Let's Fry Fish And Chips | 94 Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham | 380 yd | |
| Dirty Boys | Unit 47, Space Business Centre | 396 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, Kingsditch Retail Park | 515 yd | |
| Wymans Fish Bar | Unit 6, Wymans Brook Shopping Centre | 895 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Stores Limited, Colletts Drive | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 7, Kingsditch Retail Park | 515 yd | |
| Bookers Wholesale Ltd | Unit 6, Kingsditch Retail Park | 515 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited, Colletts Drive | 904 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Windyridge Road, Cheltenham | 911 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit N, Gallagher Retail Park | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Petersfield Park St. Peters Close | grass pitches | 237 yd |
| Ymca Cheltenham Sports Centre COLLEGE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 361 yd |
| The Folly STREET RECORD STREET RECORD GARDNERS LANE | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Xtreme Csc Ltd (Cheltenham) KINGSDITCH TRADING ESTATE KINGSDITCH TRADING ESTATE MALMESBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 766 yd |
| Christ College Sports Pitches (Closed) Alstone Lane | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Simply Gym Cheltenham UNIT 2 UNIT 2 WYMANS LANE | health and fitness suite | 871 yd |
| Rowanfield Junior School ALSTONE LANE | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Unisport (Hardwick) (Closed) Hardwick Hall Hardwick Hall St. Pauls Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 982 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.