Malden Road, Cheltenham, GL52 2BU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL52 2BU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	49.8%	50%	0.2%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	50.2%	50%	-0.2%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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	41.5%	37.8%	-3.7%	37.9%	-0.1%
Married: Opposite sex	43.7%	43.6%	-0.1%	44.2%	-0.6%
Separated	3.3%	2.1%	-1.2%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	6%	10.6%	4.6%	9.1%	1.5%
Widowed	5.5%	5.9%	0.4%	6.1%	-0.2%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	59.8%	59.1%	-0.7%	48.4%	10.7%
Good health	32.5%	31.7%	-0.8%	33.6%	-1.9%
Fair health	6.7%	6.7%	0.0%	12.7%	-6.0%
Bad health	0.5%	1.4%	0.9%	4.0%	-2.6%
Very bad health	0.5%	1%	0.5%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 GL52 2BU this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 56.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	7.7%	7.4%	-0.3%	18.2%	-10.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.1%	3.2%	-3.9%	9.6%	-6.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.4%	10.5%	0.1%	13.4%	-2.9%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	3.7%	0.4%	5.3%	-1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.8%	17.4%	7.6%	16.9%	0.5%
Degree or Similar	53.6%	56.8%	3.2%	33.8%	23.0%
Other	8.2%	1.1%	-7.1%	2.8%	-1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1%	1.4%	0.4%	0.7%	0.7%
Indian	1.9%	4.8%	2.9%	3.1%	1.7%
Other Asian	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	2.5%	-2.0%
Black Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.0%	0.0%
Other Black	0%	1%	1.0%	0.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	2.4%	1.9%	0.8%	1.6%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	1%	0.5%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed Other	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	92.3%	88%	-4.3%	81.4%	6.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.6% 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	79.9%	81.6%	1.7%	83.2%	-1.6%
European Union	7.2%	5.8%	-1.4%	6.1%	-0.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	1.9%	3.4%	1.5%	2.7%	0.7%
Middle East and Asia	3.3%	3.4%	0.1%	5.6%	-2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	6.2%	2.4%	-3.8%	1.3%	1.1%
Oceania	1.4%	1.5%	0.1%	0.3%	1.2%
British Overseas	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	79.4%	81.2%	1.8%	83.2%	-2.0%
10+ Years	7.7%	13.5%	5.8%	9.8%	3.7%
5-10 Years	2.4%	3.4%	1.0%	2.9%	0.5%
2-5 Years	1.9%	1%	-0.9%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	8.6%	1%	-7.6%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.3%	76.7%	10.6%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	2.4%	1.5%	0.9%
Other Europe	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
No passport held	5.9%	13.5%	-7.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.3%	37.2%	5.1%
Christian	48.1%	46.2%	1.9%
Hindu	1.9%	1.7%	0.2%
Muslim	0.5%	6.5%	-6.0%
Sikh	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Malden Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malden Road was 75.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.2% lower than the All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Malden Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in All Saints and the 167th highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,000

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in GL52 2BU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Malden Road are based on 55 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cheltenham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Malden Road, Cheltenham, GL52 2BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL52 2BU

Average Price
£326,234

Semi-Detached
£523,979

Terraced
£553,778

Detached
£461,228

Flats/Maisonettes
£179,374

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Malden Road

Average Price
£502,223

Semi-Detached
£544,140

Terraced
£529,509

Detached
£685,609

Flats/Maisonettes
£188,810

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Malden Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
24 Malden Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2025-06-24	£391,087
3 Malden Mews Malden Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£170,000	2022-11-14	£168,672
1 Malden Mews Malden Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£200,000	2022-08-19	£201,188
The Mews, 20 Malden Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£465,000	2021-04-20	£570,017
22 Malden Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2020-12-10	£443,409

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL52 2BU

Employment

GL52 2BU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	72
Retired	48
Self-Employed	19
Part-Time Employee	10
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	8
Other	7
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Education	11
Administrative and support service activities	11
Manufacturing	10
Information and communication	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Construction	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Real estate activities	4
Other	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dunalley Primary School West Drive , GL50 4LB	3out of 4	358 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Jersey Street , GL52 2JP	3out of 4	457 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Church of England Primary School Albion Street , GL52 2SN	3out of 4	846 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great St James Square , GL50 3QG	4out of 4	1,033 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood Primary School Cotswold Road , GL52 5HD	3out of 4	1,407 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD	3out of 4	807 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH	3out of 4	3,200 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	3,283 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	3,499 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF	4out of 4	3,499 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gloucestershire College Cheltenham Campus , Princess Elizabeth Way GL51 7SJ	- not rated	3,691 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Berkhampstead School Pittville Circus Road , GL52 2QA	- not rated	869 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cheltenham Ladies' College Bayshill Road , GL50 3EP	- not rated	1,297 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW	4out of 4	1,312 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Ridge Academy Clyde Crescent , Whaddon GL52 5QH	3out of 4	1,408 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Battledown Centre for Children and Families Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ	- not rated	1,441 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Havanas Coffee	14 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham	65 yd
Pittville Park Boathouse	The Boathouse, Pittville Park	192 yd
The Kiosk	In The Park Ltd, Kiosk	192 yd
Central Cross Drive Cafe	Central Cross Drive, Cheltenham	299 yd
Once Upon A Tea Room	108 Winchcombe Street, Cheltenham	335 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
33 The Rum Bar	33 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham	94 yd
Sudeley Arms Cheltenham	Sudeley Arms Inn, 25 Prestbury Road	164 yd
Pieminister At The Sudeley Arms	Sudeley Arms Inn, 25 Prestbury Road	164 yd
The Feathered Fish	104 - 106 Winchcombe Street, Cheltenham	335 yd
The Kemble	Kemble Brewery Inn, Fairview Street	380 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Proper Pizza & Pasta	27 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham	99 yd
Brothers Kebab And Pizza	9 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham	164 yd
Chop Suey House	7 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham	164 yd
Wild Bean Cafe M&S Simply Food	80 - 86 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham	449 yd
My Pastalicious	57 Winchcombe Street, Cheltenham	481 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Midcounties Co-operative	Street Record, Greet Road	204 yd
Lidl	Lidl Great Britain Limited, Swindon Road	661 yd
Tesco Express	Tesco, Unit E	693 yd
Marks And Spencer	173 - 181 High Street, Cheltenham	701 yd
Tesco Stores Ltd	111 - 117 High Street, Cheltenham	774 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Chapel Spa NORTH PLACE	health and fitness suite	455 yd
Whaddon Recreation Ground WESTBOURNE DRIVE	grass pitches	580 yd
Cheltenham Town Fc (Whaddon Road) WHADDON ROAD	grass pitches	594 yd
Agg Gardeners MARLE HILL ROAD	grass pitches	626 yd
Lady Tone (Closed) 23a 23a Pittville Street	health and fitness suite	634 yd
Dw Fitness (Cheltenham) THE BREWERY THE BREWERY HENRIETTA STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	664 yd
Pittville Park PITVILLE PARK PITVILLE PARK EVESHAM ROAD	tennis courts	676 yd
Welcome Gym (Cheltenham) GROSVENOR TERRACE	health and fitness suite	746 yd
Pittville School ALBERT ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	818 yd
Reset Health And Fitness Centre (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 St. Georges Place	health and fitness suite	825 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	90.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	71.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	71.4%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	90.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of GL52 2BU