Ariel Lodge Road, Cheltenham, GL52 2TA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL52 2TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.5%	51.6%	0.1%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	48.5%	48.4%	-0.1%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of GL52 2TA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	30.4%	22%	-8.4%	37.9%	-15.9%
Married: Opposite sex	52.6%	57.7%	5.1%	44.2%	13.5%
Separated	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	10.3%	14.3%	4.0%	9.1%	5.2%
Widowed	5.2%	4.9%	-0.3%	6.1%	-1.2%

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 (88.3%) 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	62.4%	60.2%	-2.2%	48.4%	11.8%
Good health	25.7%	28.1%	2.4%	33.6%	-5.5%
Fair health	8.4%	10.4%	2.0%	12.7%	-2.3%
Bad health	2.1%	0.5%	-1.6%	4.0%	-3.5%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.3%

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 2TA this area, 4.4% 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 59.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	6.7%	4.4%	-2.3%	18.2%	-13.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.7%	5.5%	-2.2%	9.6%	-4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.9%	11%	-0.9%	13.4%	-2.4%
Apprenticeship	2.1%	1.6%	-0.5%	5.3%	-3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.9%	17.6%	4.7%	16.9%	0.7%
Degree or Similar	55.7%	59.9%	4.2%	33.8%	26.1%
Other	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	3.1%	-2.6%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	1.6%	0.2%
Black African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	2.7%	2.7%	0.8%	1.9%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	97%	93.2%	-3.8%	81.4%	11.8%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.3% 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	88.6%	85.3%	-3.3%	83.2%	2.1%
European Union	5.5%	7.1%	1.6%	6.1%	1.0%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	2.7%	1.0%	5.6%	-2.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	1.3%	0.5%
Oceania	1.3%	2.7%	1.4%	0.3%	2.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.7%	86.4%	0.7%	83.2%	3.2%
10+ Years	0.8%	10.4%	9.6%	9.8%	0.6%
5-10 Years	1.3%	2.7%	1.4%	2.9%	-0.2%
2-5 Years	3.8%	0.5%	-3.3%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	8.4%	0%	-8.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86%	76.7%	9.3%
Ireland	3.2%	0.6%	2.6%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Italy	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Romania	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Oceania	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
No passport held	6.8%	13.5%	-6.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.3%	37.2%	3.1%
Christian	52.5%	46.2%	6.3%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Jewish	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Ariel Lodge Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ariel Lodge Road was 52.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.6% lower than the All Saints average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Ariel Lodge Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in All Saints and the 194th highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cheltenham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.5%.

🔎 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 2TA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Ariel Lodge Road are based on 15 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 Ariel Lodge Road, Cheltenham, GL52 2TA

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL52 2TA

Average Price
£505,291

Semi-Detached
£410,496

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£789,675

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ariel Lodge Road

Average Price
£472,360

Semi-Detached
£423,180

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£792,033

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ariel Lodge Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Ariel Lodge Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£351,500	2023-08-11	£362,375
1 Ariel Lodge Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2021-01-20	£326,825
6 Ariel Lodge Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2019-12-19	£398,842
8 Ariel Lodge Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2019-05-08	£590,661
4 Ariel Lodge Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2018-10-18	£442,534

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL52 2TA

Employment

GL52 2TA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.

GL52 2TA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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	68
Retired	41
Self-Employed	29
Part-Time Employee	24
Looking after home or family	8
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	21
Education	16
Human health and social work activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Other	9
Information and communication	8
Manufacturing	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Construction	4
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Jersey Street , GL52 2JP	- not rated	559 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Church of England Primary School Albion Street , GL52 2SN	3out of 4	703 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School Battledown Approach , Charlton Kings GL52 6QZ	3out of 4	771 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Whaddon Primary School Clyde Crescent , GL52 5QH	- not rated	880 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dunalley Primary School West Drive , GL50 4LB	3out of 4	1,080 yd	Community school	Yes	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	1,187 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF	- not rated	2,800 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF	- not rated	2,800 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic School and Sports College Arle Road , GL51 8LE	- not rated	2,860 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christ College Arle Road , GL51 8LE	- not rated	2,860 yd	Voluntary aided school	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	122 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Battledown School Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ	3out of 4	689 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Battledown Centre for Children and Families Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ	- not rated	689 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lift Crescent View Clyde Crescent , Whaddon GL52 5QH	3out of 4	880 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ashley Manor Preparatory School London Road , Charlton Kings GL52 6NR	- not rated	1,470 yd	Other independent school	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
Express Kebab And Pizza	210 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham	388 yd
Rainbowls	64 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham	429 yd
Nasprias	95 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham	459 yd
The Curry Corner	131 Fairview Road, Cheltenham	477 yd
Number 85 Coffee & Kitchen	85 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham	480 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Kemble	Kemble Brewery Inn, Fairview Street	399 yd
Cheltenham Cricket Club	Victoria Ground, Princes Street	440 yd
Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club	Whaddon Bowling Club, Whaddon Road	536 yd
Parklands Community Centre	Wymans Road, Cheltenham	586 yd
33 The Rum Bar	33 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham	604 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hallowed Grounds	1 Westdown Gardens, Cheltenham	329 yd
Take Away Food Centre	208 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham	388 yd
Fairview Fish Bar	134 Fairview Road, Cheltenham	423 yd
Royal Fish Bar	100 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham	427 yd
Jasmine House	110 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham	458 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	Tesco Stores Ltd, 214 Hewlett Road	483 yd
The Midcounties Co-operative	Street Record, Greet Road	708 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	Iceland Frozen Foods, 79 - 83 High Street	888 yd
Tesco Stores Ltd	111 - 117 High Street, Cheltenham	891 yd
Sainsbury's	J Sainsbury PLC, Priors Road	909 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Whaddon Recreation Ground WESTBOURNE DRIVE	grass pitches	347 yd
Cheltenham Cricket Club VICTORIA GROUND VICTORIA GROUND PRINCES STREET	grass pitches	394 yd
Cheltenham Town Fc (Whaddon Road) WHADDON ROAD	grass pitches	527 yd
Clyde Crescent Recreation Ground CLYDE CRESCENT	grass pitches	750 yd
Holy Apostles Church Of England Primary School BATTLEDOWN APPROACH	grass pitches	760 yd
Welcome Gym (Cheltenham) GROSVENOR TERRACE	health and fitness suite	808 yd
Chapel Spa NORTH PLACE	health and fitness suite	889 yd
Lady Tone (Closed) 23a 23a Pittville Street	health and fitness suite	935 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	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%

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	83.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	121.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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