Swindon Street is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL51 9ET is located in the St Paul's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheltenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swindon Street, Cheltenham, GL51 9ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL51 9ES, GL50 4BL, GL50 4BJ, GL51 9ER, GL51 9EU, GL51 9HA, GL50 4BB, GL50 3HY, GL50 3HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL51 9ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.4% | 51.2% | -5.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 43.6% | 48.8% | 5.2% | 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 9ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.2% 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 | 74.4% | 76.2% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 38.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.1% | 15.8% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -28.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 | 45.8% | 50.5% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 33.7% | -7.0% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 8% | 12.5% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 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 | 10.3% | 10.9% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 8.3% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 11.3% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 37% | 33.1% | -3.9% | 16.9% | 16.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 32.7% | 12.8% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 11.4% | 1.1% | -10.3% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 7.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 84% | 81.1% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 68.7% 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 | 78.8% | 68.7% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -14.5% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 17.5% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 11.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 10.1% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.8% | 68.7% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 14.5% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 6.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 3.7% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swindon Street was 134.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.4% higher than the Pittville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swindon Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Pittville and the 75th highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Swindon Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-09-27 | £288,840 |
| 47 Swindon Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-09-09 | £210,190 |
| 31 Swindon Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-08-08 | £314,955 |
| 31 Swindon Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2020-03-04 | £323,599 |
| 39 Swindon Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-12-09 | £295,787 |
GL51 9ET 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.
The percentage of student residents living in GL51 9ET area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 48 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Road Primary School Gloucester Road , GL51 8PB | 4out of 4 | 482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great St James Square , GL50 3QG | 4out of 4 | 528 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gardners Lane Primary School Gardners Lane , Swindon Road GL51 9JW | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Malvern Road , GL50 2NR | 4out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunalley Primary School West Drive , GL50 4LB | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | 4out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The High School Leckhampton C/O Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF | - not rated | 4,293 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 2,581 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW | 4out of 4 | 886 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Alternative Provision School St George's Centre , Alstone Lane GL51 8HH | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Ladies' College Bayshill Road , GL50 3EP | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cheltenham College Bath Road , GL53 7LD | - not rated | 1,840 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeybourne Gate | Apartment 1, Honeybourne Gate | 141 yd | |
| Firenze | 399 High Street, Cheltenham | 182 yd | |
| Chikenzo El Paso | Chikenzo Peri Peri, 399 High Street | 191 yd | |
| Gas Green Big Local Lunch Club | Gas Green Youth Centre, Baker Street | 204 yd | |
| Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering Ltd | Hardwick Campus, St Pauls Road | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam And Eve Cheltenham | Adam & Eve Inn, 8 Townsend Street | 118 yd | |
| The Spectre | 73 - 75 High Street, Cheltenham | 402 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Inn, New Street | 409 yd | |
| Frog And Fiddle | 313 - 315 High Street, Cheltenham | 425 yd | |
| Cheltenham Spa Bowling Club | St Georges Square, Cheltenham | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| That Sandwich Place | 128 Swindon Road, Cheltenham | 90 yd | |
| Hei Kitchen | 412 High Street, Cheltenham | 136 yd | |
| Chennai | 397 High Street, Cheltenham | 182 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Stores Limited, Colletts Drive | 259 yd | |
| Havanas Burgers And Shakes | 365 High Street, Cheltenham | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahi Bazar | Organic Gurus, Unit 1 | 187 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited, Colletts Drive | 259 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Food & Home Store, Honeybourne Way | 413 yd | |
| Oriental Food Store | 308 High Street, Cheltenham | 444 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Great Britain Limited, Swindon Road | 496 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Unisport (Hardwick) (Closed) Hardwick Hall Hardwick Hall St. Pauls Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 314 yd |
| The Catholic School Of Saint Gregory The Great ST. JAMES SQUARE | artificial grass pitch | 447 yd |
| Chelsea Spa Ladies Leisure Club (Closed) 54-58 54-58 Clarence Street | health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| Reset Health And Fitness Centre (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 St. Georges Place | health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Leisure @ Cheltenham TOMMY TAYLORS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 633 yd |
| Dw Fitness (Cheltenham) THE BREWERY THE BREWERY HENRIETTA STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 662 yd |
| Prince Of Wales Stadium CHELTENHAM RECREATION CENTRE CHELTENHAM RECREATION CENTRE TOMMY TAYLORS LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 670 yd |
| The Folly STREET RECORD STREET RECORD GARDNERS LANE | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Agg Gardeners MARLE HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Chapel Spa NORTH PLACE | health and fitness suite | 860 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 239.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.